2024 Ford F-250

The 2024 F-250 is available in six trims; XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited, with base prices ranging from $46,965 to $99,090.

The XL is the only trim to offer the 6.8-liter gasoline engine while the 7.3-liter gas engine is featured on the XLT. The base trim is also the only trim available with rear-wheel drive as it is standard on the XLT trim and up. The enticing diesel powertrain is offered on all trims for $9,995 or $12,495 for the high-output version which is standard on the Limited trim. All engines are mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Engine Type	Horsepower	Torque	Max Towing
6.8-Liter V8 gasoline	405 hp	445 lb-ft	14,800 pounds
7.3-Liter V8 gasoline	430 hp	485 lb-ft	17,200 pounds
6.7-Liter Turbodiesel V8	475 hp	1,050 lb-ft	22,900 pounds
6.7-Liter High-Output Turbodiesel V8	500 hp	1,200 lb-ft	23,000 pounds

Heavy-duty vehicles like the F-250 are exempt from EPA’s published estimates as they are expected to achieve very different results if they are hauling the loads of which they are capable.

The F-250 delivers impressive towing capability out of the box and sees significant gains when fitted with the diesel engine. In its ideal configuration, the F-250 is capable of towing up to 23,000 pounds while the popular crew cab and four-wheel-drive model is rated to haul 22,000 pounds.

Maximum payload is also dependent on the cab and drivetrain configuration with ratings varying from 4,268 pounds to about 3,600 pounds for the diesel-powered crew cab.

The workhorse XL and XLT trims are standard with a regular cab and an eight-foot bed while an extended cab and crew cab are available on those two trims. The Lariat starts out with the extended cab while the King Ranch and higher trims are only available in crew cab form.

A 6.75-foot bed is standard on the crew cab and an eight-foot bed is available. Overall length varies from 231.8 inches for the standard cab with an eight-foot bed to 266.2 inches when fitted with the crew cab and the long bed. The most popular configuration extends to 250 inches in length, sits 80 inches wide, and stands 81.4 inches tall.

Inside, the extended cab provides 33.5 inches of rear legroom while the crew cab delivers 43.9 inches of legroom, 40.4 inches in headroom, and 65.9 inches of shoulder room for those in the back.

The F-250 starts off as a typical work truck in that it includes few active safety features, however, most can be added through optional packages such as the Driver Assist Package ($730) that adds automatic emergency braking and automatic high beams, and the 360-Degree Camera Package ($1,150) that adds blind-spot detection with trailer coverage, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors with automatic braking, and of course, a surround-view monitor.

The XLT includes the Driver Assist Package and the Lariat trim includes all of these systems. The King Ranch adds adaptive cruise control with lane centering, trailer reverse guidance, and front parking sensors.

The base trims feature an eight-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and remote connectivity that can be a boon for fleet customers.

The Lariat brings significantly more to the table with a 12-inch touchscreen, SiriusXM, navigation, wireless charging, and an 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system with 18 speakers (in crew cab models).