A 2026 Ford F-150 XLT V8 with a sticker just over $60,000 sounds straightforward until you look at what the truck includes and leaves out. At the Houston Auto Show, Cory took a closer look at a rear-wheel-drive SuperCrew that pairs the 5.0-liter V8 with useful family-truck equipment without climbing into a luxury trim.
This is an equipment walkaround of that specific display truck, not a road or towing test. The price comes from the vehicle shown in our video; it is not a current dealer quote or the starting price for every XLT. Here are the four details that matter most.
A V8 and rear-wheel drive keep the formula familiar
The truck Cory toured combines a 5.0-liter V8, a 10-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. That last detail deserves attention: this is a 4×2, so shoppers should not compare its roughly $60,000 sticker with a similarly equipped four-wheel-drive truck without accounting for that difference.
The window sticker shown in the video lists 16 mpg city, 24 highway and 19 combined. Those are the ratings displayed on this truck, not fuel economy measured by our team. A show-floor tour also cannot tell us how the engine feels under load or how this particular configuration tows.
Oxford White paint contrasts with a black grille, black fender accents and gloss-black 18-inch wheels wearing Hankook Dynapro HT tires. Fixed running boards round out the exterior. The result is a familiar pickup look rather than the larger-wheel street-truck treatment of the neighboring F-150 Lobo.
The cloth cabin still includes useful technology
Inside, the XLT shown has cloth seats, a 12-inch infotainment screen, a digital instrument cluster and dual-zone climate controls. Cory also points out the power-adjustable driver’s seat with two-way lumbar adjustment, passive keyless entry and the door-mounted keypad. The truck has a 360-degree camera system and perimeter lighting, too.
Storage is a strong part of the layout. There are upper and lower glove-box compartments, door pockets and a large center console. Those spaces are useful for the small items that tend to accumulate when a pickup doubles as a daily family vehicle.
Cory’s main visual complaint is the dark interior. Black upholstery and trim dominate, and this truck does not have the optional panoramic sunroof. Another detail is easy to miss: its shifter folds down, but the truck lacks the optional fold-out work surface. A folding shifter alone does not mean that feature is included.
The SuperCrew back seat adds cargo flexibility
The rear cabin is a major reason to consider this configuration. Cory shows generous space behind the front seats, rear air vents, USB-C connections and a household-style power outlet. There are cupholders and storage areas, although this particular rear bench does not have a fold-down center armrest.
The seat bottoms lift to expose a flat load floor. That gives owners another place for gear when the bed is not the best choice, while keeping the truck’s passenger space available when the seats are lowered. A strap operates the seat release.
Cory mentions an optional storage organizer for that area, but it is not fitted to the truck shown. As with the missing work surface, it is worth separating the features on the display truck from equipment that can be ordered on other configurations.
The bed shows why the individual window sticker matters
At the back, the tailgate releases from a control inside the cab and lowers with damping. Cory demonstrates that it is easy to handle one-handed. There is also a power outlet on the driver’s side of the bed, while a Texas Edition badge adds a regional styling detail to the tailgate.
The display truck does not have a spray-in bedliner. If your plans involve hauling tools or rough cargo, that is an additional equipment decision to make rather than something to assume is included because the sticker is above $60,000.
The appeal of this XLT is its combination of a V8, a roomy cab and everyday conveniences. Its compromises are just as specific: rear-wheel drive, cloth seats, a dark cabin and some absent options. Our walkaround is a useful starting point for comparing equipment; a drive and the exact truck’s window sticker are the next steps before deciding whether the configuration fits your needs.
