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Ford F-250

Born in 1953; the 2023 F-250's high-output Power Stroke brings 500 hp and 1,627 Nm.12

Researched November 9, 2026 from 39 sources

Also called

  • HighboyUnofficial name for 1967–mid-1977 F-250 4WD trucks, whose divorced transfer case required the taller stance.3
  • BumpsideThe raised crease along the sides of 1967–1972 Ford trucks inspired this name.3
  • DentsideNamed for the concave body crease along the sides of 1973–1979 Ford trucks.3
  • OBSShort for Old Body Style: technicians used it for early Power Stroke trucks to distinguish their parts from the Super Duty 7.3 L.4

At a glance

0250500
100–500 hpPower
0510
5.5–9.6 s0–60 mph
0100200
148–156 km/hTop speed
02,0004,000
2,858–3,765 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.2781112

Engine
2026: 6.8 L gas V8; 7.3 L Godzilla gas V8; 6.7 L Power Stroke diesel11
Layout
Super Duty: front engine; rear-wheel or four-wheel drive5
Gearbox
Super Duty: 5/6-speed manual, 4/5/6-speed auto; 2020+ diesel: 10-speed auto56
Built at
Super Duty: Kentucky Truck Plant, Louisville, USA510

The story

Ford gave the F-250 Super Duty a dedicated platform for 1999 to serve fleets and trailer haulers. Its 2017 redesign paired aluminum bodywork with a heavier, fully boxed steel frame.567

1953: F-2 and F-3 become the F-25019531959: Factory-built four-wheel drive19591994: Power Stroke debuts halfway through 199419941999: A dedicated Super Duty platform19992005: TowCommand links trailer brakes to ABS20052011: 6.7 L diesel, then a free power boost20112017: Aluminum body, fully boxed steel frame20172023: 5G, automated hitching and 500 hp20232026: Gas V8: 6.2 seconds to 60 mph2026 Ford F-2 / F-3: 1948–1952Ford F-250 (second-generation F-Series): 1953–1956Ford F-250 (seventh-generation F-Series): 1980–1986Ford F-250 (eighth-generation F-Series): 1987–1991Ford F-250 (ninth-generation F-Series): 1992–1997Ford F-250 Super Duty (PHN131): 1999–2007PHN131Ford F-250 Super Duty: 2008–2010Ford F-250 Super Duty: 2011–2016 19501960197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1456818192223
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YearWhat happened
1948–1952Ford F-2 / F-3
1953–1956Ford F-250 (second-generation F-Series)
1980–1986Ford F-250 (seventh-generation F-Series)
1987–1991Ford F-250 (eighth-generation F-Series)
1992–1997Ford F-250 (ninth-generation F-Series)
1999–2007Ford F-250 Super Duty (PHN131)
2008–2010Ford F-250 Super Duty
2011–2016Ford F-250 Super Duty
1953F-2 and F-3 become the F-250
1959Factory-built four-wheel drive
1994Power Stroke debuts halfway through 1994
1999A dedicated Super Duty platform
2005TowCommand links trailer brakes to ABS
20116.7 L diesel, then a free power boost
2017Aluminum body, fully boxed steel frame
20235G, automated hitching and 500 hp
2026Gas V8: 6.2 seconds to 60 mph
  1. 1953

    F-2 and F-3 become the F-250

    The F-2 and F-3 merge into the three-quarter-ton F-250 as the F-Series adopts three-digit model names.18

  2. 1959

    Factory-built four-wheel drive

    Factory-built F-250 four-wheel drive arrives; buyers previously relied on outside firms for Ford 4x4 conversions.19

  3. 1994

    Power Stroke debuts halfway through 1994

    The F-250 gains the direct-injected 7.3 L Power Stroke turbodiesel, rated at 210 hp and 576 Nm in its first model years.46

  4. 1999

    A dedicated Super Duty platform

    The F-250 Super Duty gets its own platform for fleets and heavy towing; production begins in January 1998 for model year 1999.5

  5. 2005

    TowCommand links trailer brakes to ABS

    TowCommand ties trailer braking to ABS; Triton gas engines gain a five-speed automatic, and the 6.0 L Power Stroke climbs to 773 Nm.5

  6. 2011

    6.7 L diesel, then a free power boost

    Ford's in-house 6.7 L Power Stroke pairs with a six-speed automatic. A free recalibration raises output from 390 hp/997 Nm to 400 hp/1,085 Nm.6

  7. 2017

    Aluminum body, fully boxed steel frame

    Aluminum bodywork joins a heavier, fully boxed steel frame; the 6.7 L Power Stroke keeps 440 hp while torque rises to 1,254 Nm.67

  8. 2023

    5G, automated hitching and 500 hp

    The redesigned Super Duty brings embedded 5G and offers automated hitch alignment; its new high-output 6.7 L Power Stroke makes 500 hp and 1,627 Nm.610

  9. 2026

    Gas V8: 6.2 seconds to 60 mph

    The 7.3 L F-250 Lariat 4x4 makes 430 hp, records 0.75 g on the skidpad and reaches 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, with a conventional tow rating of 8,255 kg.11

Every generation

  • Ford F-2 / F-3
    Ford F-2 / F-31948–1952
  • Ford F-250 (second-generation F-Series)
    Ford F-250 (second-generation F-Series)1953–1956
  • Ford F-250 (seventh-generation F-Series)
    Ford F-250 (seventh-generation F-Series)1980–1986
  • Ford F-250 (eighth-generation F-Series)
    Ford F-250 (eighth-generation F-Series)1987–1991
  • Ford F-250 (ninth-generation F-Series)
    Ford F-250 (ninth-generation F-Series)1992–1997
  • Ford F-250 Super Duty
    PHN1311999–2007
  • Ford F-250 Super Duty
    Ford F-250 Super Duty2008–2010
  • Ford F-250 Super Duty
    Ford F-250 Super Duty2011–2016

Power over the years

From 210 hp to 500 hp in 29 years.

0200400600 1995200020052010201520202025 hp 1994 · 210 hp · 7.3 L Power Stroke, 576 Nm1999 · 235 hp · 7.3 L Power Stroke, 678 Nm2003 · 325 hp · 6.0 L Power Stroke, 759 Nm2005 · 300 hp · 5.4 L Triton V8, 495 Nm2005 · 362 hp · 6.8 L Triton V10, 620 Nm2008 · 350 hp · 6.4 Power Stroke, 881 Nm2011 · 400 hp · 6.7 Power Stroke upgrade, 1,085 Nm2015 · 440 hp · 6.7 Power Stroke, 1,166 Nm2020 · 475 hp · 6.7 Power Stroke, 1,424 Nm2023 · 500 hp · 6.7 Power Stroke High Output, 1,627 Nm2026 · 405 hp · 6.8 L gas V82026 · 430 hp · 7.3 L Godzilla V8, 658 Nm 500 hp 6.7 Power Stroke High Output, 1,… 210 hp 7.3 L Power Stroke, 576 Nm
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YearHorsepowerModel
19942107.3 L Power Stroke, 576 Nm
19992357.3 L Power Stroke, 678 Nm
20033256.0 L Power Stroke, 759 Nm
20053005.4 L Triton V8, 495 Nm
20053626.8 L Triton V10, 620 Nm
20083506.4 Power Stroke, 881 Nm
20114006.7 Power Stroke upgrade, 1,085 Nm
20154406.7 Power Stroke, 1,166 Nm
20204756.7 Power Stroke, 1,424 Nm
20235006.7 Power Stroke High Output, 1,627 Nm
20264056.8 L gas V8
20264307.3 L Godzilla V8, 658 Nm

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    XL

    2007

    300 hp

  • Standard

    XLT

    2007

  • Standard

    Lariat

    2007

  • Standard

    King Ranch

    2005

  • Standard

    Platinum

    2017

  • Special

    Tremor

    2023

  • Special

    Lariat Outlaw

    2007

  • Limited

    Harley-Davidson

    2004

  • Special

    Amarillo

    2005–2006

  • Special

    Bigfoot Cruiser

    1987

How to spot one

Look for

  • Early Super Duty: raised hood, big grille and a low front edge to the side windows.5
  • 1967–1972 Bumpside: a raised body crease runs from the front fender to the end of the bed.3
  • 1973–1979 Dentside: a concave side crease replaces the earlier raised strip.3
  • 2023 Super Duty: C-clamp front lighting and long vents along the sides.10

Year by year

  1. Mid-1977 / 1978–1979

    The Highboy's tall stance ends mid-1977; a single-piece grille arrives for 1978, and rectangular headlights reach every trim for 1979.314

  2. 1982 / 1987

    1982 swaps hood FORD letters for a grille oval and larger model badges; 1987 brings composite headlights and a smoother nose.1819

  3. 1992 / 1997

    1992 brings rounder front sheet metal, larger headlights and larger SuperCab rear windows; 1997 adds Heavy Duty wording to F-250 badges.4

  4. 1999 / 2005

    1999 Super Duty gets a high hood and dropped front window edges; 2005 adds a new grille, bumper and headlights, with standard 17-inch wheels.5

  5. 2008

    A three-bar grille, lower headlights and a semi-truck-style bumper arrive, with Tonka-derived side vents.20

  6. 2023

    The redesign adds seven grille designs, C-clamp lighting and long functional side vents.10

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Ford F-250
    F-250
    Photo of a F-150 (1997–1999)
    F-150 (1997–1999)

    F-150 (1997–1999)

    On 1997–1999 models, the light-duty F-250 looks almost identical; count seven wheel lugs to separate it.21

  • Photo of a Ford F-250
    F-250
    Photo of a F-350 Super Duty
    F-350 Super Duty

    F-350 Super Duty

    2007: check the series badge; dual rear wheels provide an extra clue to an F-350.1

  • Photo of a Ford F-250
    F-250
    Photo of a GMC Sierra 2500 (1999)
    GMC Sierra 2500 (1999)

    GMC Sierra 2500 (1999)

    On 1999 extended cabs, the Super Duty has rear doors on both sides; the Sierra has only a passenger-side rear door.512

Against its rivals

  • Chevy Silverado 2500 HD ZR2

    F-250 vs Chevy Silverado 2500 HD ZR2

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    F-2506.3 s
    Chevy Silverado 2500 HD ZR26.6 s
    2
  • Ram Power Wagon

    F-250 vs Ram Power Wagon

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    F-2506.3 s
    Ram Power Wagon7.3 s
    2
  • Ram 2500 Rebel Cummins

    F-250 vs Ram 2500 Rebel Cummins

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    F-2506.3 s
    Ram 2500 Rebel Cummins8.1 s
    2

Prices

Value today $11.3K–$26.5K2829

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$25K$50K$75K$100K 200020052010201520202025 Value today: $11,250–$26,500 1999 · $25,395 · US base, extended cab 4x41999 · $31,350 · US tested, V10 extended cab 4x42017 · $58,950 · US base, King Ranch 4x42017 · $78,355 · US tested, King Ranch diesel 4x42017 · $63,605 · US base, Platinum 4x4 crew cab2023 · $77,970 · US base, King Ranch Tremor2023 · $99,055 · US tested, King Ranch Tremor2024 · $78,970 · US base, Tremor gas2026 · $68,635 · US base, Lariat 4x42026 · $83,805 · US tested, 7.3L Lariat 4x4 2013 · $11,275 · 1966 V8 4-speed, 500 miles since restoration, Spring Carlisle2024 · $14,500 · 1970 Custom Highboy 4x4, BaT2024 · $24,250 · 1997 HD XLT Power Stroke 4x4 5-speed, 120k miles, BaT2024 · $48,000 · 2021 Lariat Tremor 4x4, 31k miles, BaT2025 · $18,000 · 2005 Lariat Power Stroke 4x4, 88k miles, BaT2025 · $25,250 · 1978 Custom 4x4 4-speed, 64k miles, BaT2025 · $13,450 · 1954 V8 swap 4-speed, 68k miles shown (TMU), BaT2025 · $19,250 · 1983 XL 4-speed, 23k miles shown (TMU), BaT2026 · $22,027 · 2002 XLT 7.3L 4x4 6-speed, 180k miles, BaT2026 · $26,500 · 1970 Custom Highboy 4x4 4-speed, TMU, BaT2026 · $11,250 · 1989 XLT Lariat SuperCab 7.5L 4x4, 33k miles/TMU, BaT2026 · $80,000 · 2025 Platinum Power Stroke 4x4, 896 miles, BaT $80.0K BaT, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
1999Price when new$25,395US base, extended cab 4x4
1999Price when new$31,350US tested, V10 extended cab 4x4
2017Price when new$58,950US base, King Ranch 4x4
2017Price when new$78,355US tested, King Ranch diesel 4x4
2017Price when new$63,605US base, Platinum 4x4 crew cab
2023Price when new$77,970US base, King Ranch Tremor
2023Price when new$99,055US tested, King Ranch Tremor
2024Price when new$78,970US base, Tremor gas
2026Price when new$68,635US base, Lariat 4x4
2026Price when new$83,805US tested, 7.3L Lariat 4x4
2013Auction sale$11,2751966 V8 4-speed, 500 miles since restoration, Spring Carlisle
2024Auction sale$14,5001970 Custom Highboy 4x4, BaT
2024Auction sale$24,2501997 HD XLT Power Stroke 4x4 5-speed, 120k miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$48,0002021 Lariat Tremor 4x4, 31k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$18,0002005 Lariat Power Stroke 4x4, 88k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$25,2501978 Custom 4x4 4-speed, 64k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$13,4501954 V8 swap 4-speed, 68k miles shown (TMU), BaT
2025Auction sale$19,2501983 XL 4-speed, 23k miles shown (TMU), BaT
2026Auction sale$22,0272002 XLT 7.3L 4x4 6-speed, 180k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$26,5001970 Custom Highboy 4x4 4-speed, TMU, BaT
2026Auction sale$11,2501989 XLT Lariat SuperCab 7.5L 4x4, 33k miles/TMU, BaT
2026Auction sale$80,0002025 Platinum Power Stroke 4x4, 896 miles, BaT
2026Value today$11,250–$26,500

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “Four Stock Full titles with an F-250”
    • “One driven wheel still rescued another racer”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 8 generations

  • Market

    • 2 things to check before buying one
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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  29. No Reserve: 1970 Ford F-250 Custom Highboy 4x4 4-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $26,500 on April 8, 2026 (Lot #236,960) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  32. No Reserve: Original-Owner 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT SuperCab Power Stroke 4×4 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $22,027 on February 22, 2026 (Lot #231,007) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. No Reserve: 1954 Ford F-250 4-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $13,450 on October 27, 2025 (Lot #216,842) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum Crew Cab Power Stroke 4×4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $80,000 on February 19, 2026 (Lot #230,600) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. No Reserve: 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat Crew Cab Power Stroke 4×4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $18,000 on November 7, 2025 (Lot #218,610) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  36. 1978 Ford F-250 Custom 4x4 4-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $25,250 on November 2, 2025 (Lot #217,799) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  37. 1983 Ford F-250 XL 4-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $19,250 on August 29, 2025 (Lot #207,681) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  38. 1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT Power Stroke 4x4 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $24,250 on December 28, 2024 (Lot #175,684) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  39. 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat Tremor Crew Cab 4x4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $48,000 on September 24, 2024 (Lot #163,998) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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