The Ford F-150’s sporty STX trim makes its way to the all-electric Lightning.
Right now, Ford is in a bit of a pickle. Year-to-date sales of the electric F-150 Lightning pickup have dropped by about 10%, and while the looming end of the $7,500 federal tax credit will boost volumes in the short-term, it needs something fresh to keep potential buyers interested. Enter the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX: a more outdoorsy and rugged take on the base XLT that brings in-demand features while keeping the bottom-line MSRP on the more affordable side of the buying equation.
And when I say “take” on the base XLT, this new-to-Lightning STX trim is actually replacing that model in the stack. This setup gives folks a more Tremor-like experience without having to go aftermarket, while still offering up dual motors and an extended-range battery.
On the subject of off-road kit, the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX borrows the Tremor’s running boards, as well as a fresh set of matte black wheels and Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT tires. The most complete version of the package also brings in the new Grabber Blue grille, as well as STX-specific badging, hood graphics and bedside decals. Inside, you still get cloth seats, but they come with the same blue stitching and “Lightning STX” embroidered on the front seats. The STX also gets a standard heated steering wheel and vinyl floor covering.
As for performance, the F-150 Lightning STX manages 536 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque from its dual-motor setup. You also get a standard electronic locking rear differential. While the old XLT could manage up to 320 miles on a charge with the 131-kWh extended-range battery, the STX’s loadout brings that figure down to around 290 miles.
Several colors are available for the new F-150 Lightning STX, including Argon Blue shown here (which looks pretty similar to the Atlas Blue Ford launched the F-150 Lightning with a few years back). Marsh Gray is a newly available hue as is Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat and Star White Metallic Tri-Coat, while Agate Black Metallic, Antimatter Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray Metallic and Oxford White all carry forward.
Pricing for the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX starts at $63,345, and should arrive at dealers early next year.
