Detroit-based workwear label Carhartt is once again getting into the pickup truck game, but in what could be the ultimate cross-branding betrayal, it has abandoned all ties with its former corporate partner in favor of its greatest rival. That’s right, the Carhartt name that was once featured on the flanks of the 2021–2023 Chevrolet Silverado HD is now going to appear on the 2027 Ford F-Series Super Duty. Debuting on an F-350 crew cab long bed, the Carhartt package includes a few special exterior cues, an overall-inspired cabin, and some additional protection and capability features.
- Base Trim Engine
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6.8L V8 Gas
- Base Trim Transmission
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TorqShift 10-speed automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Rear-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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405 HP @5000 RPM
- Base Trim Torque
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445 lb.-ft
- Base Trim Battery Type
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Dual lead acid batteries
Subtlety Is The Name Of The Game
The 2027 Super Duty with the Carhartt package, seen in these photos in F-350 form, is most obviously identifiable by its new rolling stock, a set of 20-inch wheels. Their design was inspired, according to Ford, by the textures and details seen around Carhartt’s flagship store in Detroit – think concrete, manhole covers, and the historic mural on the side of the building.
Other exterior cues include new fender vents that ditch the F-250/F-350 designations in favor of Carhartt’s signature yellow branding. The logo also appears on the spray-in bedliner, as well as on tailgate and door decals with a forged carbon texture. The special edition also gets a dark-painted grille and bumpers.
Ford Is Taking 2027 Super Duty Trucks To A New Level Of Luxury
For the first time, the flagship Platinum trim level will be offered on F-350, F-450, and F-550 chassis cabs, with the Tremor pack expanding as well.
Inside, the Super Duty is a bit more recognizably different, starting with a unique pattern for the cloth upholstery that’s intended to evoke Carhartt’s signature duck canvas material. The seat seams and door panels are triple-stitched, again taking a note from the workwear brand, while an embroidered logo shows up on the front seat headrests and seatback pockets. The all-weather floor mats are unique to the Carhartt edition, sporting yet another logo as well as a texture that comes from the company’s latest tool bag.
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The Carhartt package also includes some built-in protection and convenience features. All-terrain LT tires ensure excellent grip and payload capability, with off-road running boards for easier entry and exit thanks to their textured finish. The aforementioned spray-in bedliner keeps that fancy aluminum cargo box free of dings and punctures. And LED roof markers and clearance lights, fog lamps, and a high-mount stop light provide better visibility when the sun goes down.
The package will be offered on the F-250 and F-350 in XLT trim, single rear wheels, and four-wheel drive. It’ll also be limited to trucks with front bucket seats and the premium package, and the FX4 off-road option pack will be offered as an upgrade. Ford is keen to keep the color palette “grounded and work-ready,” so don’t expect too many flashy colors. The Carhartt package will only be offered in Oxford White, Agate Black Metallic, new-for-2027 Neptune Blue, and three different silvers and grays.
Despite the Chevy betrayal, the tie-in seems remarkably natural for both the Blue Oval and the, um, yellow C, as both companies were founded just one mile away from each other in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn – Carhartt in 1889 and Ford in 1903. The F-Series Super Duty Carhartt package will be available to order on May 8, with deliveries beginning this fall.
Source: Ford