2026 Now vs. 2027 Refresh?
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2026 Now vs. 2027 Refresh?
Just curious about how anyone contemplating buying a 2026 feels about waiting for the 2027 refresh (which will be more expensive, of course). I'm looking at placing an order for a 1 ton gas 7.3 Lariat Ultimate CCLB DRW 4.30.
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I would want to know what changed with the refresh first.
I try and NEVER buy a first year of a new model as they usually have more issues as the test fleet are those early buyers, almost always safer buying the end of a model as most of the bugs are ironed out. That said cosmetics shouldn't matter and who knows maybe there are good worthwhile improvements.
Do you feel like a test pilot / early adopter or a play it safe kind of guy?
We need to see what they are building first.
I try and NEVER buy a first year of a new model as they usually have more issues as the test fleet are those early buyers, almost always safer buying the end of a model as most of the bugs are ironed out. That said cosmetics shouldn't matter and who knows maybe there are good worthwhile improvements.
Do you feel like a test pilot / early adopter or a play it safe kind of guy?
We need to see what they are building first.
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It is true some years, are buggy like the 23 was, in particular with the camera system in the tailgate. But currently have or four of them in the fleet with zero issues other than recalls, I think every year lately has a lot of recalls and it doesn't matter the brand.
My 2011 I bought in May of 2010. That was one of my favorite trucks, the same with my 17 Platinum.
My all-time favorite was my '05 with the 6.oh
My very first super duty was a 1999, built in 98. (There was never a '98 F 2/350).
Last edited by 1olddogtwo; Feb 10, 2026 at 07:41 PM.
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I would want to know what changed with the refresh first.
I try and NEVER buy a first year of a new model as they usually have more issues as the test fleet are those early buyers, almost always safer buying the end of a model as most of the bugs are ironed out. That said cosmetics shouldn't matter and who knows maybe there are good worthwhile improvements.
Do you feel like a test pilot / early adopter or a play it safe kind of guy?
We need to see what they are building first.
I try and NEVER buy a first year of a new model as they usually have more issues as the test fleet are those early buyers, almost always safer buying the end of a model as most of the bugs are ironed out. That said cosmetics shouldn't matter and who knows maybe there are good worthwhile improvements.
Do you feel like a test pilot / early adopter or a play it safe kind of guy?
We need to see what they are building first.
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Of course no one knows yet, but it would make sense that it would be at least another refresh. The AlumaDuty’s have been in 3’s: 17-19 and 20-22, and now the 23-26. And wasn’t there new EpA regulations that were supposed to be met with the 27 MY’s? If so that would take at least an updated/new design. There has been a lot of rumors about a new diesel engine too…so I wouldn’t be surprised if the 27’s were a refresh at the least.
To the OP’s question, I would grab a 26 rather than a first year of even a refresh. By this time they should have most of the hang ups mostly worked out after 3 years of the same design. If not and the 27 is a refresh, maybe wait on the 28’s… Then again, lots of people get the first year and have no issues…
Good luck with the decision.
To the OP’s question, I would grab a 26 rather than a first year of even a refresh. By this time they should have most of the hang ups mostly worked out after 3 years of the same design. If not and the 27 is a refresh, maybe wait on the 28’s… Then again, lots of people get the first year and have no issues…
Good luck with the decision.
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Is 2027 or 28 for the next refresh/redesign? 2023 body redesign has only been in production for 4 model years, and F150 is getting a new gen in 2027 which means SDs would follow in 2028, why would they do a refresh then immediately do a redesign?
But if Ford does announce a major change for 2027 I would say get a 2026 before they retool and resets the QC defect curve.
But if Ford does announce a major change for 2027 I would say get a 2026 before they retool and resets the QC defect curve.
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22 SD got parts of 23 interior, the following year was a redesign.
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Which parts? My 22 looks nothing like at 23 interior wise down to the column shifter and old style ESOF, one would be hard pressed to find anything different it from a 20. The electrical system of 23 is completely new compared to 22 including the parking brake. Looking at photos of 2023 XL STXs the steering wheel, shifter, ignition, 4wd selector, center stack, headlight switch, and everything else look different than my 22.
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Which parts? My 22 looks nothing like at 23 interior wise down to the column shifter and old style ESOF, one would be hard pressed to find anything different it from a 20. The electrical system of 23 is completely new compared to 22 including the parking brake. Looking at photos of 2023 XL STXs the steering wheel, shifter, ignition, 4wd selector, center stack, headlight switch, and everything else look different than my 22.
To be honest with you, I've owned so many. Maybe I'm getting them mixed up but I'm positive my 22 had the 12-in screen.
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Last edited by 1olddogtwo; Feb 11, 2026 at 01:46 PM.
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What comes into mine for me was the 12-in screen that was in my 22 Platinum, and the cluster screen (I think). The same one my 23, 24, 25, and by 26
To be honest with you, I've owned so many. Maybe I'm getting them mixed up but I'm positive my 22 had the 12-in screen.
To be honest with you, I've owned so many. Maybe I'm getting them mixed up but I'm positive my 22 had the 12-in screen.
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case in point here is a 2023 Lariat. I cannot speak to the screen specifically but every other part you touch on the dash is new for 2023
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22 was the first year they offered the 12” screen with Sync4. The dash was redesigned on the 23’s but they continued using a 12” screen for Sync4.
Also, I just realized I mathed wrong with the 23-26… lol.
Also, I just realized I mathed wrong with the 23-26… lol.