Ford’s most powerful Super Duty pickup, the F-250, is an excellent option if you need a workhorse. In 2024, all Super Duty trucks were named North American Truck of the Year by the North American Car, Utility, and Truck Awards for the fourth consecutive year. In 2023, Vincentric declared the F-250 the best-value three-quarter-ton pickup in the country, as it had the lowest repair, maintenance, and total ownership costs in this class. Super Duty pickups have also been the bestselling trucks in the United States since 1977. The 2023 and 2024 models maintain the F-250’s reputation for excellence.
Ford F-250 Performance
With an eye-watering array of powerful engine options, the Ford F-250 has all the muscle it needs to get any job done. A 6.8-liter V-8 engine comes standard, but there’s also an optional 7.3-liter V-8 engine, which becomes the default option on the XLT trim and higher. For every more power under the hood, consider one of the beefy Power Stroke diesel 6.7-liter V-8 motors. There are low- and high-output options, which make 475 hp or 500 hp respectively. The F-250 knows how to handle all that power. The braking is responsive and the steering is manageable for such a large truck.
All that power helps the F-250 tow between 14,800 pounds with the base engine and 22,000 pounds with the high-output diesel. When it’s gooseneck equipped, you can boost the high-output diesel’s pulling power by 1,000 pounds. The trailering-assist features, such as Smart Hitch scales and trailer navigation, take the stress out of towing. Models with the basic engine have the best payload of 4,268 pounds.
Ford F-250 MPG
The Environmental Protection Agency doesn’t rate heavy-duty trucks, such as the Ford F-250, for fuel economy, but independent testing suggests the mileage you can expect. Motoring publications found the 7.3-liter V-8 engine averaged around 11 mpg in the city and 16.6 mpg on the highway. Highway testing saw the high-output diesel achieve nearly 20 mpg.
Ford F-250 Interior
The F-250 has a comfortable cabin that becomes more luxurious with each different trim. Ford pairs a modern touchscreen with traditional buttons and knobs that put you in total control of your environment. Convenient cubbies, trays, and a lockable box under the crew cab’s rear seats make it easy to keep the clutter at bay. You’ll love the fully reclinable front seats, which let you rest comfortably on long-haul drives.
Ford also includes some excellent technology to keep you entertained, informed, and safe. FordPass Connect with 5G Wi-Fi hotspot comes standard, allowing you to connect up to 10 devices while you’re away from home. You also won’t pay extra for useful safety features such as pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, or a rearview camera at any trim level.
Test-Drive the Ford F-250 at Planet Ford Dallas
At Planet Ford Dallas, we’re proud to offer the new Ford F-250 for sale at a competitive price. Come visit our Dallas dealership to test-drive this pickup truck and chat with our team about the latest vehicle specials. With an onsite finance center and the option to apply for financing online, we make purchasing these quality pickups easy.
