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Ford unveils mean-looking new F-150 Roush Nitemate

And it looks pretty good, to be honest.
Magnus Groth-Andersen 8 April 2026

It would seem like the classic street truck is making a serious comeback, and it's louder, lower, and meaner than ever.

The 2026 Ford F-150 Roush Nitemare has been revealed as a radical performance makeover of Ford's best-selling pickup, trading off-road capability for aggressive styling and on-road handling.

Built on the standard Ford F-150, the Nitemare is essentially a factory-backed tuning package developed by Roush. It's available on XL and XLT trims, adding a substantial $22,999 upgrade cost on top of the base truck.

Roush has completely reworked the suspension with coil-overs, upgraded dampers, and thicker anti-roll bars, lowering the truck by over 7 centimetres.

It also gets a bespoke grille with integrated amber lights, a vented hood with heat extractors, and black 22-inch wheels wrapped in wide performance tires. Optional graphics and dark trim elements push the look even further into street-performance territory.

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