Best 2027 Ford Trucks for Off-Road

How Goose scores Off-Road

Off-road capability is hardware you can point at, not a badge.

Frequently asked

What moves the off-road score most?

Drivetrain first: a real 4x4 earns one of the biggest single credits, AWD far less, 2WD almost none. Ground clearance of 12 inches or more is worth the same. After that come lockers, tires, skid plates, and the rest of the factory trail hardware.

Is AWD the same as 4x4 for off-road?

No. AWD manages slippery pavement; a true 4x4 with low range is built for terrain. The score knows the difference: AWD earns less than half the drivetrain credit a 4x4 does, even when the sales sheet blurs it.

Do off-road packages actually matter, or is it stickers?

The real ones matter a lot — a factory off-road package can add lockers, lifted suspension, and armor that would cost thousands aftermarket. The sticker-only ones add nothing, and score like it.

Why does a stock HD truck score lower off-road than a smaller truck?

Weight and geometry. A 7,500-lb crew cab with a long wheelbase drags its belly where a midsize walks through. Capability off-road isn't about size.

Will bigger aftermarket tires raise my score?

Published scores reflect the factory build. Upgrades change what the truck can do — they don't rewrite what it was born as.