2026 Ford F-250® Super Duty in Southeast Michigan

The F-250 Super Duty® trim ladder: XL through Platinum

The F-250 trim ladder is the central organizing decision for most buyers. It spans roughly $33,000 from XL to Platinum and runs from work truck to Western luxury to modern luxury. Each trim anchors a different buyer.

Trim	Starting Around	Anchors The Buyer Who Wants
XL	Mid-$40Ks	Work truck. 6.8L V8 gas, vinyl seats, 8-inch SYNC 4, manual climate.
XLT	High-$40Ks	Work truck with comfort. Cloth seats, 8-way power driver, integrated trailer brake controller standard, Tremor available.
Lariat	Low-$60Ks	Mid-luxury daily driver that still works. ActiveX seats, 12-inch SYNC 4, dual-zone climate, B&O 8-speaker, 360-Degree Camera standard.
King Ranch	High-$70Ks	Western luxury. Caribou leather, 14-speaker B&O Unleashed, head-up display, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist standard.
Platinum	High-$70Ks	Modern luxury. Black Onyx/Platinum Blue leather, smoked truffle option, Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch standard.

The Engine Choice: Gas or Diesel

The F-250 engine decision is gas vs diesel before it's anything else. The gas engines (6.8L V8 standard on XL/XLT/Lariat, 7.3L V8 standard on King Ranch/Platinum) handle daily duty and lighter towing on most retail and contractor configurations. The diesel engines (6.7L Power Stroke and 6.7L HO Power Stroke) are the answer when towing heavy regularly, running long routes, or working at sustained high loads where gas torque runs out before the diesel does.

Engine	Output	Trim Availability
6.8L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gas	405 hp / 445 lb-ft	Standard XL, XLT, Lariat. Not available on King Ranch or Platinum.
7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gas	430 hp / 485 lb-ft	Standard King Ranch, Platinum. Available XL, XLT, Lariat.
6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel	475 hp / 1,050 lb-ft	Available on all trims.
6.7L HO Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel	500 hp / 1,200 lb-ft	Available on all trims.

The TorqShift-G 10-speed automatic pairs with the gas engines; the TorqShift 10-speed automatic pairs with the diesels. Both transmissions offer Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, Eco, Slippery Roads, and Tow/Haul. Tremor-equipped trucks add Rock Crawl and Trail Control modes for off-pavement work.

The diesel premium runs roughly $10,000 to $11,000 over standard gas. Whether the diesel pays back depends on towing frequency, daily mileage, and the weight of what gets pulled. Buyers who tow over 12,000 lbs more than occasionally usually find the diesel worth the premium. Buyers running mostly empty truck or light trailer rarely do.

Cab, Bed, and Drivetrain

The F-250 Super Duty® is offered in three cab styles, two bed lengths, and rear-wheel drive (4x2) or four-wheel drive (4x4). F-250 is single-rear-wheel (SRW) only across all configurations.

Cab Style	Wheelbase	Bed Length	Drivetrain Options
Regular Cab	141.5"	8'	4x2, 4x4
SuperCab	148.0"	6.75'	4x2, 4x4
SuperCab	164.1"	8'	4x2, 4x4
Crew Cab	159.7"	6.75'	4x2, 4x4
Crew Cab	175.9"	8'	4x2, 4x4

Regular Cab seats 3. SuperCab and Crew Cab both seat 6. The interior dimension difference between SuperCab and Crew Cab is rear legroom: SuperCab offers 33.5 inches of rear legroom; Crew Cab offers 43.6 inches. For families or work crews riding in the back regularly, Crew Cab is the answer. For occasional rear-seat use plus a longer cargo floor, SuperCab handles the work.

Fuel tank capacity scales with wheelbase and engine. The 29-gallon tank is standard on shorter wheelbases with diesel. The 34-gallon tank is standard on most other diesel and gas configurations. The 48-gallon tank is available on the 175.9" Crew Cab wheelbase for buyers running long routes between fill-ups.

Electronic-Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) is standard on 4x4 configurations, allowing transitions between 2H, 4H, and 4L drive modes without stopping.

Tow & Payload Capability

Maximum towing reaches 22,000 lbs conventional, 22,300 lbs 5th-wheel, and 23,000 lbs gooseneck. The lineup-best ratings come with the 6.7L HO Power Stroke and the F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package on a Regular Cab 4x2. Maximum payload reaches 4,246 lbs with the 7.3L V8 gas in a Regular Cab 4x2 at 10,000-lb GVWR.

Engine	Best Configuration	Max Conventional Tow
6.8L V8 Gas	4.3 axle, 23,500 GCWR	17,300 lbs
7.3L V8 Gas	4.3 axle, 26,000 GCWR	18,200 lbs
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel	3.3 or 3.6 axle, 30,000 GCWR with HCA	22,000 lbs
6.7L HO Power Stroke Diesel	3.3 or 3.6 axle, 31,000 GCWR with HCA	22,000 lbs

The 6.7L Power Stroke and 6.7L HO Power Stroke deliver the same max conventional tow rating when paired with the High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package. The HO Power Stroke separates itself in 5th-wheel and gooseneck towing, where it reaches 22,300 lbs (5th-wheel) and 23,000 lbs (gooseneck) with the same package on a Regular Cab 4x2. Real-world differences also show up in towing comfort: 1,200 lb-ft of torque on the HO vs. 1,050 lb-ft on the standard Power Stroke means lower RPM under load and better grade-climbing performance.

Engine	Max F-250 SRW Payload	Best Configuration
6.8L V8 Gas	4,240 lbs	Reg Cab 4x2 141.5", 10,000 GVWR
7.3L V8 Gas	4,246 lbs	Reg Cab 4x2 141.5", 10,000 GVWR
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel	4,048 lbs	Reg Cab 4x2 141.5", 10,600 GVWR
6.7L HO Power Stroke Diesel	3,918 lbs	Reg Cab 4x2 141.5", 10,600 GVWR

Gas engines deliver higher F-250 payload than diesel because the diesel powertrain weighs more. Gas plus Regular Cab 4x2 is the F-250 SRW max payload combination. The door-jamb label is the authoritative reference for the carrying capacity of any specific build.

The Tremor Off-Road Package

The Tremor Off-Road Package is available on XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum. XL gets the XL Off-Road Package and FX4 Off-Road Package instead. Tremor adds:

• 35-inch off-road tires (LT285/75R18 BSW A/T)
• 18-inch low-gloss black painted aluminum wheels
• Off-Road Running Boards in textured matte finish
• Skid plates on 4x4 configurations
• Rock Crawl and Trail Control drive modes
• Tremor box-side decals and distinct Tremor exterior styling

Tremor is for F-250 buyers who need off-pavement capability beyond what 4x4 alone provides, including moderate trail work, work-site terrain, and snow-country routes through Northern Michigan. Rock Crawl and Trail Control drive modes use the same TorqShift 10-speed transmission but layer in different throttle, transmission, and brake mapping for low-speed off-road work.

Premium & Appearance Packages

The F-250 carries six factory packages that meaningfully change the look or capability of the truck.

Package	Trim Availability	What It Adds
Lariat Premium Package	Lariat	Platform running boards, power-sliding rear glass, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, Trailer Reverse Guidance, Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0
Lariat Ultimate Package	Lariat	Four-way adjustable headrests, B&O Unleashed 14-speaker, head-up display, power running boards, power tailgate
Platinum Plus Package	Platinum	Smoked Truffle interior, premium leather seats, Max Recline front seats, twin-panel moonroof, 6.7L HO Power Stroke, 2kW Pro Power Onboard
Black Appearance Package	XLT, Lariat (Crew Cab)	Black Ford Oval, body-color bumpers, 20" Ebony Black wheels, 6" Ebony angular running boards
STX Appearance Package	XL only	LED reflector headlamps and fog lamps, unique grille, 18" Ebony Black wheels, A/T tires, STX badging
Chrome Package	Lariat (4x4 only), King Ranch	Chrome accents, 20" Chrome PVD wheels

Beyond the packages above, F-250 Super Duty® also carries the XL Off-Road Package (XL only), the XL Chrome Package (XL only), and the FX4 Off-Road Package (most trims). The 360-Degree Camera Package is standard from Lariat up. Snow Plow Prep Package, 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Prep Package, and Heavy Service Front Suspension Package are available across the trim ladder for buyers with specific operational needs.

Capability and technology features

F-250 capability and technology cluster in three areas: trailer assistance, driver-assist and safety, and cabin technology.

Trailer Assistance: Pro Trailer Hitch Assist auto-steers the truck to a trailer ball, accelerating and braking to align without the driver hopping in and out. Pro Trailer Backup Assist lets the driver rotate a knob in the direction the trailer should go, and the truck handles the steering. Trailer Reverse Guidance overlays guide lines on the rear-view camera to help with manual hitching. Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch reads payload weight in real time from inside the cab and reads tongue weight when a trailer is connected. Pro Trailer Hitch Assist is standard from King Ranch up; Onboard Scales is standard on Platinum only.

Driver-Assist & Safety: Ford Co-Pilot360 standard equipment varies by trim. XL and XLT get the basic standard set, with Pre-Collision Assist with AEB on XLT and Trailer Sway Control across the lineup. Lariat unlocks the full Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 step-up: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Speed Sign Recognition, Lane Centering, Lane-Keeping System, Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Post-Collision Braking, Front Sensing System, Reverse Sensing System, BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert, and Intersection Assist. King Ranch and Platinum carry the same Lariat-tier Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 standard. The 360-Degree Camera Package is standard from Lariat up.

Cabin Technology: SYNC 4 with an 8-inch capacitive touchscreen is standard on XL and XLT. The 12-inch SYNC 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition becomes available on XLT and is standard from Lariat up. The 4.2-inch cluster productivity screen on XL/XLT upgrades to a 12-inch cluster on Lariat and above. Wireless Charging Pad is standard from Lariat up. Head-up Display is standard on King Ranch and Platinum. Audio scales from a 4-speaker AM/FM standard on XL/XLT to the 8-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen standard on Lariat to the 14-speaker B&O Unleashed Sound System standard on King Ranch and Platinum. The Ford Connectivity Package is included for one year from warranty start; a 7-year one-time-purchase option is available.

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Pricing

The 2026 F-250 lineup opens in the mid-$40Ks for the XL Regular Cab base. XLT runs in the high-$40Ks. Lariat sits in the low-$60Ks. King Ranch and Platinum cluster in the high-$70Ks (with Platinum running a bit higher than King Ranch). Loaded Platinum Plus or Lariat Ultimate configurations with the 6.7L HO Power Stroke and the High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package can reach the high-$80Ks to low-$90Ks.

Pricing depends primarily on trim, engine choice (the diesel adds roughly $10,000 to $11,000 over standard gas), cab style, bed length, drivetrain (4x2 vs 4x4), and any installed packages or appearance options. Destination charge applies on top of base MSRP. Lease and finance Specials are updated monthly at Dorian Ford.

Section 179 is the federal tax provision that allows qualifying business buyers to deduct part or all of an F-250 purchase in the year the vehicle is placed in service rather than depreciating the cost over several years. Heavy-duty pickups like the F-250 typically qualify under Section 179 for buyers using the truck more than 50% for business purposes. Whether 179 applies to a specific purchase, and at what value, depends on business structure, vehicle use percentage, total Section 179 deductions claimed in the tax year, and the federal program rules in effect. Specific Section 179 eligibility is settled at the buying step.

Section 179 Tax Deduction

A/X/Z Plan pricing is offered through a Ford Motor Company program for eligible Ford employees, retirees, and partner-company employees, with qualification rules detailed on the A/X/Z Plan page.

How To Choose Your F-250

The F-250 buying decision happens in roughly this order: trim ? engine ? configuration ? financing ? custom order. Each step narrows the next.

Pick the trim first. XL or XLT for work-truck duty. Lariat for a luxury daily driver that still tows heavy. King Ranch or Platinum for full luxury with the same heavy-duty capability underneath.

Pick the engine second. The gas engines handle daily duty and most retail and contractor towing. The 6.7L Power Stroke or HO Power Stroke is the answer when towing heavy regularly, running long routes, or pulling at sustained high loads. The diesel premium pays back through fuel economy on heavy-tow operations and through engine longevity at high mileage. It doesn't pay back if the truck mostly runs empty or pulls light trailers.

Pick the configuration third. Cab style follows from how many people ride in the truck. Bed length follows from cargo. Drivetrain follows from terrain, weather, and work-site reality. F-250 is SRW only across all configurations.

See the financing structure before locking the build. Pre-approval at Dorian Ford runs on a soft credit pull, which doesn't affect your credit score.

Get Pre-Approved

Test drive a representative configuration before custom-ordering. Most F-250s are custom-ordered to a specific trim, engine, and configuration combination, which means the buyer rarely test-drives the exact build they'll take delivery on.

Schedule a Test Drive

Custom-order the build through the Ford build tool. Most F-250s on Dorian Ford's lot start as a custom order rather than a stock pick because the configuration matrix means stock inventory rarely matches what a specific buyer wants exactly.

Custom Order Tool

Trade-in evaluations start online with an instant estimate and finish in person at the dealership. Common trade-ins for F-250 buyers include older F-250 or F-350 trucks, F-150s being upgraded, and other heavy-duty pickups.

Trade-In Value

Whether to buy or finance versus lease an F-250 depends on mileage, business tax structure, and how long the truck stays in service. High-mileage commercial operations usually buy. Retail buyers planning to keep the truck under five years and under standard mileage caps often lease. The Buying vs. Leasing guide covers the trade-offs. Ford Protect Extended Service Plans are offered for buyers planning to keep the truck past the standard warranty.

The F-250 buyer almost always knows what they need: a truck that handles loads the F-150 can't. The work decides what comes after. The trim that matches the day-to-day, the engine that matches the towing, the cab that matches the people on board. Dorian Ford handles the build, the order, the financing, and the service that comes after.

What else should I know about the 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty®?

The questions below cover the comparisons and decisions F-250 buyers raise most often.