Shelby American is known for its broad range of souped-up Mustang muscle cars, but the performance vehicle specialist also has a truck lineup that includes the F-150 Super Snake street truck, Shelby F-150 off-road truck and Shelby Raptor, which takes Ford’s factory desert racer up a notch.
Mind you, Shelby’s truck lineup also includes the F-250 Super Baja, which launched in 2021 as an extreme off-road performance version of Ford’s Super Duty truck, creating the niche for Baja-ready heavy-duty trucks.
Shelby has now unveiled its 2026 Shelby F-250 Super Baja, which carries the distinction of being the company’s first vehicle to be built at Shelby Performance's new state-of-the-art facility in Bristol, Indiana.
Rugged Exterior Styling Updates, Upscale Interior
Limited to 250 units, the 2026 F-250 Super Baja combines the heavy-duty work capability of the standard truck with off-road performance and customization befit of the Shelby brand.
Compared to the previous Super Baja, the 2026MY doesn’t look that different, but it does gain a number of subtle updates that refine its looks. Those include a new functional Air Induction Hood with painted extraction vents, smooth painted OE style fender flares with marker lights, a custom painted grille, powder coated steel front and rear bumpers, tow points, air flow vents and LED lighting.
The Baja-style truck also sports XL power steps with rock sliders and lights, Shelby Baja Bed chase rack with new 9-pod power-actuated led light bar, bed liner, tinted windows and powder coated exhaust tips. Rounding out the exterior changes are six exterior Shelby stripe color options and badges.
The company claims the 2026MY is the most customizable Shelby F-250 in history; for example, customers now have the ability to match the grille lettering with either the body color or the stripes.
Inside, the new Super Baja comes with exclusive full leather seat covers, accents and embroidery, digital gauges, custom carbon fiber accents, embroidered floor mats and billet racing pedals. Each vehicle sports Shelby Baja badges and a CSM serialized plate inside.
Shelby Didn't Need to Touch the 6.7L PowerStroke V8 Turbo Diesel
Based on the factory F-250 SuperCrew Lariat Ultimate 4x4, the 2026 Shelby F-250 Super Baja is powered by the 6.7-liter High Output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel making 500 hp and a monumental 1,200 lb-ft of torque. The motor is mated to a 10-speed TorqShift automatic transmission and a four-wheel-drive system.
The impressive powertrain is combined with a Shelby-tuned performance suspension that’s said to give the three-quarter ton pickup “remarkable on and off-road capabilities and superior handling with best-in-class towing.” The new King Shocks suspension system increases the ride height and delivers more travel, adding more versatility to the truck.
The Super Baja rides on two-tone 20-inch alloys shod with BFG 37-inch tires and has two spare wheels mounted on the steel chase rack in the bed.
"Shelby just reinvented the heavy-duty truck," said Vince LaViolette, Vice President of Operations and Senior Designer at Shelby American. "The three-quarter ton Shelby F-250 Super Baja can fluidly move over most any terrain, tow up to 22,000 pounds and looks really cool while doing it. These amazing vehicles are the pinnacle of the heavy duty truck market."
Obviously, the Super Baja’s performance and exclusivity don’t come cheap. While a stock F-250 SuperCrew Lariat Ultimate 4x4 retails for around $97,000, Shelby’s upgrades (see the full list below) take the MSRP to $159,795, making it about $40,000 more expensive than Hennessey Performance's VelociRaptor 1200 F-250. The Shelby truck comes with a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty, and the powertrain warranty from Ford Motor Company remains intact.
Production of the 2026 F-250 Super Baja limited edition started this month, and the public debut will take place on April 16-18 at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The super truck will be offered through select Shelby Performance Ford dealers across the United States.
2026 Shelby F-250 Super Baja Standard Features
Performance
- Premium Full Suspension Lift
- KING Dual Steering Stabilizers
- KING Race Series 2.5 Adjustable Front Coilovers w/ Finned Reservoir *For Smoother, Cooler Shocks
- KING Rear 2.5 Piggyback Shocks w/ Finned Reservoir*
- 2” Tubular Radius Arms
Interiors
- Carbon Fiber Aesthetic Interior Trim
- Billet Racing Pedals
- Shelby Registry CSM Serial Number Plaque w/ Engine Bay Plaque
- Exclusive Shelby Designed Top Grain Leather Seat Covers
- Shelby Super Baja Console Badge
- Shelby Super Baja Embroidered Carpet Floor Mats
- Tinted Windows
Exteriors
- 37” BFG KM3 Mud-Terrain Tires
- 20” Two-Tone Off-Road Wheels (6)
- 2 Full Size Spare Wheel & Tire Mounts (Spares Included)
- Tire Sensor Recalibration
- Speedometer Recalibration
- Four Wheel Alignment
- Power Deployable XL Running Boards w/ Lights & Rock Guards
- Painted Smooth OE Style Fender Flares w/ Marker Lights
- Replacement High Clearance Front Bumper by Addictive Desert Designs Includes:
Recovery Points Air Flow Vents 40” Light Bar w/ 2 LED SAE/DOT Lights
- Rear Bumper Replacement w/ 2 - 10” LED Reverse Lights
- Rear Marker Lights
- Custom Painted Grille w/ Marker Lights
- Full Replacement Air Induction Hood w/ Painted Hood Vent
- Active Air Painted Fender Vents w/ Shelby Logo
- Shelby Baja Bed Chase Rack w/ *NEW* 9 Pod Power Actuated LED Light Bar & Shelby Baja Side Panels
- Black SST Exhaust Tips
- Shelby Full Body Le Mans Style Stripes
- Shelby Super Baja Bed Sides Graphics
- OE Spray-In Bed Liner
Options
- 37” BFG K03 All-Terrain Tires
- SHELBY letter color options
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