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Ford F-250 Super Duty
TowingSpecs.com says the 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty tows up to 22,000 lbs from the 6.7L Power Stroke single-rear-wheel top trim and as little as 17,300 lbs at the base, so configuration is everything. Tands Ford says when properly equipped for a gooseneck setup with the High-Output 6.7L Power Stroke diesel, the F-250 Super Duty can tow up to 23,000 pounds. Car and Driver, after testing a 2026 F-250 Super Duty Lariat with the gas engine, says Ford's gasoline-gulping big pushrod V8 is worthy of the handle, and that the gas F-250 has a higher payload rating than its diesel counterpart, owing to a curb weight that's some 800 pounds lower.
Towing capacity by configuration
TowingSpecs.com (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty tows up to 22,000 lbs from the 6.7L Power Stroke single-rear-wheel top trim and as little as 17,300 lbs at the base trim, so configuration is everything for maximum capability.
Up to 23,000 lbs with a gooseneck
Tands Ford (opens in a new tab) says when properly equipped, the Ford F-250 Super Duty can tow up to 23,000 pounds with a gooseneck setup using the High-Output 6.7L Power Stroke diesel engine.
Gas beats diesel on payload
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) tested a 2026 F-250 Super Duty Lariat with the gas engine and says Ford's gasoline-gulping creature is worthy of the 'big pushrod brute' handle, and that the gas F-250 has a higher payload rating than its diesel counterpart, owing to a curb weight that's some 800 pounds lower.
Questions buyers ask
How much can the Ford F-250 tow?
TowingSpecs.com (opens in a new tab) says up to 22,000 lbs, or up to 23,000 lbs with a gooseneck setup per Tands Ford (opens in a new tab).
Does the gas or diesel F-250 have a higher payload rating?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the gas F-250, due to a curb weight about 800 pounds lower than the diesel.
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The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty is built around 7.3L 2V DEVCT V8 (gas) or 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 turbo-diesel, rated at 420 / 500 horsepower across its heavy-duty pickup body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 5 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe most the 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty is published to tow is up to 22,000 lb conventional (properly equipped).
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 F-250 Super Duty.
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2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty
The redesigned 2027 F-250 is the entry point into Ford's Super Duty line: single-rear-wheel only, with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) up to 31,000 lb in its highest-rated diesel configuration. It runs the same 7.3L gas V8 (420 hp/445 lb-ft) and 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel (500 hp/1,200 lb-ft) as the rest of the lineup, across five trims from work-focused XL to Platinum. Available early September 2026.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
1 indexed Ford F-250 Super Duty model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty | 2027 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Ford F-250 Super Duty.
The Ford Super Duty (also known as the Ford F-Series Super Duty) is a series of heavy-duty pickup trucks produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year. Slotted above the consumer-oriented Ford F-150, the Super Duty trucks are an expansion of the Ford F-Series range, from F-250 to the F-600. The F-250 through F-450 are offered as pickup trucks, while the F-350 through F-600 are offered as chassis cabs.
Source: Ford Super Duty (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Ford F-250 Super Duty at a glance
- Production
- January 5, 1998 – present
- Model years
- 1999–present
- Class
- Heavy-duty pickup truck/chassis cab
- Layout
- Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive / four-wheel drive
- Predecessor
- Ford F-250/F-350/F-Super Duty (1953–1997)
Ford F-250 Super Duty generations
The Ford F-250 Super Duty has been redesigned in 2008, 2011, 2017, 2023, gaps of 9, 3, 6, 6 years, an average of 6.0 years between generations. The current generation (fifth generation) began in 2023.
| Generation | Code | Began | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | n/a | 1999–2008 | Based on the 1997 Powerforce concept, beginning production in January 1998 for the 1999 model year (after a 1998 hiatus), the Ford F-Series Super Duty consisted of the F-250 pickup truck, F-350 pickup truck and chassis cab, and introduced the F-450 and F-550 chassis-cabs (see below). |
| Second generation | n/a | 2008–2011 | The second-generation Super Duty was originally going to debut for the 2007 model year, but quality issues pushed it back to the 2008 model year. |
| Third generation | n/a | 2011–2017 | The Super Duty line received a significant exterior upgrade that includes a new, bigger front fascia. |
| Fourth generation | n/a | 2017–2023 | On September 24, 2015, Ford unveiled the 2017 Super Duty line at the 2015 State Fair of Texas. |
| Fifth generation | n/a | 2023–present | The fifth-generation Super Duty was revealed in September 2022. |
Trim by trim
Every 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL (Pickup) | 4WD | 7.3-liter V8 | 430 | 485 | – | – | – | – |
| XL (Pickup) | 4WD | 7.3-liter V8 | 430 | 485 | – | – | – | – |
| XLT (Pickup) | 4WD | 7.3-liter V8 | 430 | 485 | – | – | – | – |
| XL (Pickup) | 4WD | 7.3-liter V8 | 430 | 485 | – | – | – | – |
| XLT (Pickup) | 4WD | 7.3-liter V8 | 430 | 485 | – | – | – | – |
| XLT (Pickup) | 4WD | 7.3-liter V8 | 430 | 485 | – | – | – | – |
| Lariat | 4WD | 7.3-liter V8 | 430 | 485 | – | – | – | $65,770 |
| King Ranch | 4WD | 7.3-liter V8 | 430 | 485 | – | – | – | $81,370 |
| Platinum | 4WD | 7.3-liter V8 | 430 | 485 | – | – | – | $82,260 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2027 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
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Frequent questions
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Q01How many trims does the 2027 F-250 Super Duty come in?
The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty (heavy-duty pickup) comes in 5 trims: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum.
Q02What are the 2027 F-250 Super Duty trims?
The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty trims are XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, listed from the entry XL up to the top Platinum.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 F-250 Super Duty use?
The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty is built around 7.3L 2V DEVCT V8 (gas) or 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 turbo-diesel, rated at 420 / 500 horsepower across its heavy-duty pickup body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 F-250 Super Duty have?
The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty is rated at 420 / 500 horsepower (7.3L 2V DEVCT V8 (gas) or 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 turbo-diesel).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 F-250 Super Duty?
The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty is offered with RWD / 4WD.