The Street Truck Returns with Cool Looks in the 2025 Ford F-150 Lobo

Ford is breathing new life into the street truck scene with the return of a familiar name, this time in full-size form. Say hello to the 2025 Ford F-150 Lobo, a bold package that revives a heritage nameplate and injects fresh street style into America’s best-selling pickup. While the Lobo name might be new to U.S. buyers, it has deep roots in Ford’s history across the border and a legacy tied to performance-focused style.

For those unfamiliar, “Lobo” — Spanish for “wolf” — first appeared on a Bronco concept back in 1981 and later became a badge for the F-150 sold in Mexico starting in 1997. Now it lands stateside as an optional appearance package on the STX trim of the current-generation F-150. But make no mistake, this isn’t just a name slapped on the side of a truck. The Lobo is Ford’s modern interpretation of the street-performance pickup, a spiritual successor of sorts to the dearly departed SVT Lightning, but with a slightly more grounded approach.

The heart of the F-150 Lobo is Ford’s familiar 5.0-liter V8, the only engine available in this configuration. It produces the same 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque as in other trims, so there’s no added muscle this time around. If you want something more ferocious, you’ll have to look at the twin-turbo V6 in the Tremor or the supercharged V8 in the Raptor R. That said, the Lobo still delivers real utility, with a 1,450-pound payload rating and the ability to tow up to 7,900 pounds, thanks in part to its standard four-wheel-drive system with a two-speed transfer case and selectable drive modes.

But where the Lobo really howls is in its looks. This is a truck that wears its attitude on its sheet metal. Ford gives it a 10-piece ground effects kit, a unique cowl-style hood, and a sleek dual-layer LED light bar that cuts through the front grille. The blacked-out theme continues with accents throughout, from the redesigned taillights to the darkened trim pieces and exclusive 22-inch gloss black wheels. Even the rear suspension has been lowered by two inches to enhance the street-ready stance. Dual exhaust tips round out the aggressive design, a feature that helps differentiate it from the smaller Maverick Lobo.

Paint options give buyers some room for personality. While black might be the default mood for many street trucks, Ford offers additional colors like Atlas Blue, Rapid Red, Carbonized Gray, and Oxford White to make sure the Lobo stands out even more. There’s also subtle “Lobo” badging scattered around the truck, offering a touch of exclusivity without going over the top.

Of course, all this visual drama comes with a price. The 2025 F-150 Lobo starts at $59,995 including destination fees, making it nearly $4,700 pricier than a standard STX. That puts it in an interesting spot within the F-150 lineup — more expensive than some off-road-focused trims, but not quite a high-performance halo model.

As for the truck itself, it rides on the current 14th-generation F-150 platform, which has been around since 2021. Despite its age, it’s not going anywhere just yet. Reports suggest the next-generation F-150 may not arrive until 2028, giving the Lobo and other upcoming variants plenty of time to run wild on the streets.

So while the 2025 Ford F-150 Lobo might not deliver new power under the hood, it packs a serious punch when it comes to styling and attitude. It’s aimed at those who want their truck to look as bold as it hauls, and in that regard, the Lobo definitely earns its name.

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