Ford introduces F-150 Lightning STX to replace XLT trim
It hasn’t been the greatest year for the Ford F-150 Lightning, with sales so far this year down nearly 10 percent as compared to last year. In the hopes of boosting interest in the battery-powered truck, Ford today announced a new appearance package called STX, which the company says is in direct response to customer feedback.
The STX, which replaces the XLT in the Lightning lineup, comes equipped with dual motors and an extended range battery that targets an EPA-estimated 290 miles of range. It also will be no slouch on the straightaway, with 536 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft. of torque, as well as a standard rear e-locking differential.
Ford also “raided the F-150 parts bin” to add a bunch of rugged features, including off-road running boards from the F-150 Tremor and new wheels and all-terrain tires that are new to Ford’s electric truck.
There’s a new grille, blue accent lines, and “STX” badging throughout. Truck owners who like to do actual truck stuff with their big electric truck can option up with a black vinyl floor for extra protection. In addition to the regular range of paint options, the STX will also come in two new colors: Argon Blue and Marsh Gray.
“Customers have been asking for a rugged F-150 Lightning with more range than the standard range XLT,” Will Marchand, product and consumer marketing manager for the Lightning, said in a release. “Until now, if these owners wanted a rugged F-150 Lightning, they had to turn to the aftermarket to build the truck they wanted. We wanted to meet them where they were, which is why we’re so excited about the new F-150 Lightning STX.”
The STX arrives at dealers in early 2026, and starts at $63,345. Ford says it expects it to be a top-seller based on internal projections.
It hasn’t been the greatest year for the Ford F-150 Lightning, with sales so far this year down nearly 10 percent as compared to last year. In the hopes of boosting interest in the battery-powered truck, Ford today announced a new appearance package called STX, which the company says is…
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