05:01 23-07-2026

Ford Super Duty 2027: 6.8L V8 Dropped as 7.3 Godzilla Becomes Standard

Ford is cutting the 6.8-liter gas V8 from the 2027 Super Duty lineup, making the bigger 7.3-liter Godzilla the new base engine.

Ford is leaving its heavy-duty Super Duty pickups without their most affordable gas engine. The naturally aspirated 6.8-liter V8 will disappear for the 2027 model year, with the larger 7.3 Godzilla taking over as the base engine. For current owners, this isn’t a recall or a sign of a defect — it’s simply a streamlining of the production lineup.

The 6.8 debuted on the 2023 Super Duty and picked up the unofficial nicknames Babyzilla and Minizilla. It’s essentially a shrunken version of the 7.3-liter V8, with a shorter stroke, port fuel injection and a lower-mounted camshaft. Ford rates it at 405 horsepower, roughly 411 metric hp, and 603 Nm of torque. Right now it powers the F-250 and F-350, including as the standard engine on several entry-level trims.

The swap adds roughly 25 horsepower and 55 Nm to the base Super Duty. The 7.3 makes about 436 metric hp and 658 Nm, keeping the naturally aspirated layout, port injection and ten-speed automatic. For a work truck, the extra torque helps with towing, though real-world capacity still depends on cab configuration, drivetrain, axle ratio and the specific trim’s gross weight.

At the same time, Ford is dropping the standard-output 6.7 Power Stroke diesel, rated around 482 hp and 1,424 Nm. The high-output version will remain in the lineup, delivering roughly 507 hp and 1,627 Nm. That leaves 2027 Super Duty buyers with more powerful engines and no in-between options.

Pricing for the updated trucks hasn’t been announced yet. The switch to the 7.3 could push up the starting price, since in 2026 that engine is a separate paid option on lower trims. The real cost difference will become clear once Ford publishes the official 2027 order guide.

Owners of trucks with the 6.8 V8 don’t need to swap engines or stock up on parts ahead of time — the architectural kinship with the 7.3 makes servicing straightforward, though individual pistons, the crankshaft and other displacement-specific components aren’t interchangeable. When shopping for a used Super Duty, checking service history and oil pressure matters more than the fact that the smaller engine is being discontinued.