The Ford F-150 always has a commanding visual presence and there are special appearance and tech packages that can take the overall exterior design and technology to a higher level. The one we're focusing on in this article has been called the STX Package. In Ford terminology, "STX" originally designated a sporty appearance and technology package that was built on the base XL trim level. It also referred to upgrades like specific wheels, bumpers, and interior features.
The purpose of the STX package was to provide a more premium and stylish look and feel. But Ford has since decided to simplify the situation and make the STX a separate trim level that builds off the XL trim. Here's more detail about the Ford F-150 STX that's available now in our new Ford F-150 inventory at Heartland Ford in Heber Springs, AR.
The exterior of the Ford F-150 STX
The STX Appearance Package was available on the Ford F-150 XL trim and the Ford Super Duty F-250 XL trim, but is now incorporated in a separate STX trim level. From an exterior standpoint, the package gives Little Rock, AR buyers special features like 20-inch Dark Gray machined aluminum wheels, body-color bumpers, chrome and rear front bumpers, a black mesh grille insert, and STX box side decals. The STX is available for Mountain View, AR drivers in both Super Cab and SuperCrew cab models. It also comes with LED fog lights, a rear defroster, rear privacy glass, and lime green accents.
The interior of the Ford F-150 STX
Moving inside the cabin of the Ford F-150 STX, upgrades can include driver and front passenger manual lumbar support, and the Ford SYNC®3 infotainment system with a 12-inch capacitive touchscreen with swipe capability. Searcy, AR buyers will also get Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, selectable drive modes and unique black sport cloth seats. The STX trim comes with full carpeting and a center console, an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate control and handy under-seat storage.
Available options with the Ford F-150 STX
The standard engine in the Ford F-150 STX is a 2.7-liter V6 but there's an available 5.0-liter V8 with Auto Start Stop, an available 4x4 Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly system and an available STX FX4 package. The FX4 package is offered to our valued customers in communities like Morrilton, AR only on the SuperCrew 4×4 and adds 18-inch black wheels, Dark Gray running boards, an E-locker electronic locking rear differential, off-road-tuned front shocks, monotube rear shocks, and skid plate protection for the fuel tank, transfer case, and the front differential.
The STX Black Appearance Package comes equipped with 20-inch gloss-black wheels, running boards, black badging, and a matte-black F-150 tailgate decal. Free-standing options include manually telescoping trailer mirrors, axle upgrades, and an integrated trailer brake controller. The Mobile Office Package adds a console work surface as well as 400-watt outlets for the cab and the bed.
Towing and payload capacity
New 2025 Ford F-150 STX models equipped with the optional 400-horsepower twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 can tow up to 13,500 pounds, which isthe top of the full-size pickup class. Going with the proven 5.0-liter V-8 means Conway, AR drivers would get a maximum towing capacity of 13,000 pounds. The payload capacity maxes out at 2,455 pounds and the greatest available fuel economy in the Ford F-150 STX with the 2.7-liter V6 is 19 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway. We invite you to see and test drive the new Ford F-150 STX full-size pickup at Heartland Ford in Heber Springs, AR.