Chesterfield Drivers: Build Your Ford F-150 Around How You Use It
As truck lovers, we get it: the instinct is to go for more. More horsepower, more towing capacity, more payload, more off-road hardware. But most Chesterfield drivers don't need the maximum capability Ford can pack into an F-150.
Start with the cab and bed you'll use every day
Engine output tends to get the attention, but cab and bed dimensions affect every trip.
The 2026 F-150 Regular Cab can be paired with a 6.5- or 8-foot bed. SuperCab uses a 6.5-foot bed, while SuperCrew models offer 5.5- and 6.5-foot beds.
F-150 bed length: more bed isn't automatically more useful
The SuperCrew with the 5.5-foot bed is an appealing starting point for a truck that also functions as a daily vehicle. You get the larger four-door cabin without adding another foot of bed behind it.
Move to the 6.5-foot SuperCrew when you regularly haul long materials or equipment that would otherwise ride with the tailgate down. If the bed mainly handles home projects and weekend gear, 5.5 feet may already be plenty.
You feel the extra length every time you pull into a Chesterfield office lot or a busy shopping center on a Saturday.
At the other end, the 8-foot bed is limited to Regular Cab configurations. It is the bed-first choice for buyers who want maximum cargo length.
Choose the engine for the jobs that happen regularly
Ford gives the F-150 a broad engine lineup, including the 2.7L EcoBoost V6, 5.0L V8, 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and 3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid. Performance-oriented Raptor models add their own high-output engines.
2.7L EcoBoost V6
325 hp · 400 lb-ftA strong place to begin when the truck will spend substantial time on ordinary roads and your towing or hauling requirements aren't at the top of the F-150 range.
5.0L V8
400 hp · 410 lb-ftKeeps a naturally aspirated V8 in the lineup and can tow up to 12,800 pounds in the right configuration.
3.5L EcoBoost V6
400 hp · 500 lb-ftProperly equipped configurations can tow up to 13,500 pounds, the highest maximum tow rating in the 2026 F-150 lineup.
3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid
Up to 7.2 kW onboardAdds the hybrid system along with the F-150's most capable available Pro Power Onboard setup, giving it a useful role when the truck is parked.
F-150 features you'll use on ordinary days
A feature that saves you aggravation twice a week can be more valuable than another capability number you use twice a year.
Pro Power Onboard turns the truck into a power source
Available Pro Power Onboard provides electrical power from the truck itself. Depending on the configuration, it can run tools and equipment away from an outlet, and PowerBoost configurations can offer up to 7.2 kW of exportable power.
For a Chesterfield homeowner who regularly tackles projects, spends time outdoors or wants backup electrical capability, Pro Power Onboard can be a stronger reason to upgrade than engine output alone.
The tailgate can matter more than you'd expect
Ford's available Pro Access Tailgate makes it easier to reach into the bed, including when the truck is hitched to a trailer.
It's the kind of feature that's easy to dismiss while configuring a truck online. Then you spend a year climbing around a conventional tailgate to reach something near the front of the bed.
Choose F-150 comfort features for ordinary miles
An F-150 bought for occasional towing or weekend projects can still spend most of its mileage without anything attached to the hitch.
BlueCruise and a 360-degree camera can improve the hours you spend behind the wheel every week. Anyone who deals with I-64 through Chesterfield on a regular basis knows the truck isn't always going to be barreling toward a job site. Some days it's sitting in traffic with everyone else.
Settle 4x4 early, since it changes which trucks on the lot are candidates and matters most when Missouri winter weather leaves roads slick.
Bring your F-150 questions to Bo's Trucknology experts
We take our trucks seriously at Bo Beuckman. You could call it trucknology: knowing the F-150 lineup well enough to explain what each configuration includes and where the extra money buys something you'll use.
Towing and payload are where trucknology gets practical. Two F-150s that look nearly identical can have sharply different ratings because small configuration changes matter. Bring us the trailer you plan to pull and what you regularly carry. Add any must-have features, and we use those details to narrow the configurations that fit.
Browse Bo Beuckman's current F-150 inventory before visiting. Once you find a configuration you want to experience firsthand, schedule a VIP test drive. If a pre-owned truck is in the running, you can also browse Bo's used trucks.
Bring your questions. Our team likes talking trucks.