Maybe I am missing something, but can anyone confirm whether the new XLT Premium Package is still available when ordering a new 2026 F250/350 Super Duty truck? Reason I ask is that I don't see it listed anymore as a package you can select on the Ford 2026 "Build & Price" online configuration page. I know it is in the 2026 Order Guide PDF document, and when they first made the 2026 online configuration page available it was there, but the XLT Premium Package does not show up anymore as a package you can select (at least not directly, see below).

The weird thing is if you change the radio selection from AM/FM Stereo with MP3 Player to the 8 speaker B&O® HD Radio Sound System, it tells you right off that this requires the $4500 XLT Premium Package (and proceeds to add it into your price). But even after doing that, no where in your configuration does it list the XLT Premium package (but it seems some of the items it includes now show up in your config).

Here's what the package includes in case you're not familiar with it:
• 360-Degree Camera Package
• Body-Color Door Handles
• Bright Chrome Grille w/ Chrome Inserts
• LED Box Lighting
• LED Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
• LED Fog Lamps
• LED Reflector Lamps
• Automatic High Beam
• BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage
• Heated Front Seats
• Mirror – rearview, electrochromic self-dimming
• Power-folding with Autofold, PowerScope® Telescoping, Power Glass Trailer Tow Mirrors with Heat, Turn Signal, High-Intensity LED Security Approach Lamps, Utility Lighting System(LED Side-mirror Spotlights)
• Reverse Brake Assist
• Rear Parking Sensors
• B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with HD Radio™ (8 speakers including subwoofer)
• Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
• Remote Start System
• Remote Tailgate Release
• SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition
• 12” LCD Center Display with Swipe Capability
— Information On Demand Panel
— Wireless Phone Connection
— Cloud Connected
— AppLink® with App Catalog
— 911 Assist®
— Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Compatibility
— Digital Owner’s Manual
— Conversational Voice Command Recognition
— Connected Navigation†
• SiriusXM with 360L

 

It was there earlier last week, and then disappeared on Thursday. As you discovered, adding the B&O audio system seems to be the workaround.

 

Yeah my FIL is considering a new truck, I think they made an 'update' to the configurator and it goofed up. It will probably return in the coming weeks.

 

Anyone know if the HUD is decently visible if you are wearing polarized sunglasses?

 

Better than in my wife's Telluride. The Ford one is much brighter, and larger. But "polarized" is not an objective measure. I suggest you take your glasses to a dealer and try one one.

 

Can't say for sure as my XLT doesn't have it but the HUD in both our Mercedes and our BMW don't work with polarized sunglasses; I bought a set of non-polarized Ray-Bans just for driving those cars.

Cheers,
Dave

 

Thanks, that's exactly what I was thinking I'll do if it winds up being an issue.

 

I had same issue on BMW so I switched to non-polarized. I find if you tilt your head 30° you can see it but that’s annoying.

save the polarized for water and snow.

 

Polarized Oakleys in my truck dims the HUD, still viewable, just not as bright as when I wear my clear glasses.
I tinted my entire windshield to help reduce the need for sunglasses.