New 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX Adds Content, Costs $75K
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Say goodbye to the Ford F-150 Lightning XLT, and hello to the mildly off-roady STX trim. Although the new version of the automaker's electric pickup truck adds some content, it comes at a significant price in Canada.
Whereas the outgoing entry-level consumer-oriented F-150 Lightning, the XLT, cost $61,333 (including destination) in 2025, its 2026 replacement will trade for $74,995. That’s a tough pill to swallow, but it does at least come with some benefits.
The F-150 Lightning STX will feature the same powertrain as the recently-introduced F-150 Lightning Flash. That means an electric motor for each axle and what Ford describes as an extended-range battery pack (though a larger battery pack can be optioned for higher-trim F-150 Lightnings). All in, that means 536 hp, 775 lb-ft of torque, and an estimated range of 467 km (290 miles), per the automaker.
Ford fans may have already noted that those figures mean that the electric F-150 STX makes around 130 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque than the internal combustion engine-powered version of the trim, which gets the automaker’s much-loved Coyote V8.
Elsewhere, the F-150 Lightning STX gets Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tires and the running boards from the truck’s Tremor trim to make it a little more rugged. An electronically locking rear axle is also standard equipment here for better traction.
From an aesthetic point of view, the new entry-level, consumer-oriented F-150 Lightning (yes, the Pro is cheaper, but it’s intended for contractors) gets STX graphics on the body, Grabber Blue STX logos on the cloth seats. The STX also introduces new colours to the F-150 Lightning’s palette, Argon Blue, Marsh Grey, and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat.
On the more functional side, the model gets a standard heated steering wheel and an optional vinyl floor for owners who like to get muddy.
The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX is expected to reach Canadian dealerships early next year.
