A two-door Ford F-150 Lobo may be in the works, after a regular cab test mule wearing the Lobo's front bumper and signature 22-inch wheels was spotted on the road.
- The F-150 Lobo is currently offered only as a four-door crew cab, but new photos suggest Ford may be testing a two-door version.
- The test mule is likely based on the XL regular cab, with the Lobo's front bumper and 22-inch wheels.
- Michelin Primacy LTX tires and amber daytime running lights hint that it could also be an updated Ford Performance FP700S.
- Ford has confirmed nothing, and the test mule's powertrain remains unclear.
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The Lobo is missing a two-door
When Ford introduced the F-150 Lobo, it positioned the truck as a spiritual successor to the gas-powered F-150 Lightning street truck of years past. It has a rumbling V8 and a slightly lowered stance like its predecessors. The one departure from the old formula is that the Lobo is sold only with four doors. A new set of photos suggests Ford may be considering a two-door version.
The test mule in the photos is heavily camouflaged. It is most likely based on the F-150 XL, since that is the only trim offered with a regular cab. One notable detail is the squared-off front bumper, which is found only on the Lobo. The truck uses halogen headlights, but its daytime running lights are amber rather than white like the Lobo's.
Lobo wheels, FP700S tires
The 22-inch six-spoke wheels look identical to those on the Lobo. The 275/50 tires also match the Lobo's size, but the brand is entirely different. The Lobo rides on Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02 tires, while the test mule wears Michelin Primacy LTX tires, the type typically fitted to the Ford Performance FP700S.
The FP700S uses a dealer-installed supercharged 5.0-liter V8 that makes 700 horsepower. Earlier this year, Ford also offered that kit for the Lobo. The photographer could not confirm the test mule's engine, but dual exhaust tips are visible.
Two possible explanations for this truck
Judging by the tires and amber daytime running lights, this could be an updated FP700S. Car and Driver, however, hopes it is a closer recreation of the original Lightning formula, meaning two doors instead of four. If the Lobo package arrives on the XL, pricing would also be friendlier than the SuperCrew, which currently starts at nearly $60,000.
Either way, the competitive backdrop is worth noting. Ram's Rumble Bee muscle truck is about to hit the road. This could be the first sign that Ford is looking for a way to respond.
This is still only a test mule, and Ford has not released any information about a two-door version. Details such as the amber lights and Michelin tires suggest the configuration is still being tested and has not been finalized. If Ford does bring the Lobo package down to the regular cab XL, the V8 street truck would become more accessible and closer to the spirit of the original Lightning. Readers should wait for official confirmation from Ford before setting expectations on pricing or specs.
Source: Car and Driver
Reviewed by: Hero Association
