The 2025 Ford F-450 is designed for serious work, delivering incredible towing power. Competing with other heavy-duty trucks like the Ram 4500 and GMC Sierra 4500 HD, the F-450 Super Duty stands out with its advanced towing tech and high-output diesel engine. The F-450 is tailored for those needing extreme towing power and clever features for the job site.
2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty
For 2025, the changes are minimal. A new Platinum Plus Package replaces the previous Limited trim, offering an upscale interior with Smoked Truffle leather and Max Recline Seats. The Platinum trim now features a refreshed Black Onyx cabin with Platinum Blue accents. The truck is now available with a tire-pressure monitoring system for the trailer.
Design
Trims for the 2025 F-450 are XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum. The XL and XLT are offered in single-cab and four-door crew cab models. The rest of the lineup is exclusively offered with the crew cab. All setups come standard with the dual-rear-wheel (“dually”) setup and an 8-foot truck bed.
Powertrain
The 2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty comes equipped with a 6.7-liter turbodiesel V8 engine, offered in one of two outputs. The standard version makes 475 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet of torque. The high-output version churns out 500 horsepower and a mountain-moving 1,200 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent through a 10-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels or available 4x4 in the XL trim. All other trims come exclusively with four-wheel drive (4WD). When properly equipped, the F-450 can tow up to 40,000 pounds using a gooseneck hitch.
Interior
The base F-450 XL is a pure work truck and comes with vinyl upholstery, manual climate control, and manual doors and locks. Upgraded trims are offered with leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable seats, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats. It’s also available with power adjustable pedals, lockable under-seat storage, and fold-flat seats for turning your seat into a makeshift bed when the day’s drive is done.
Technology
An 8-inch touchscreen comes standard in the F-450 XL trim. It includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Upgraded trims come with a 12-inch touchscreen, a wireless charging pad, and a premium Bang & Olufsen sound system. The truck is also offered with Pro Power Onboard provides power for tools, while onboard scales with Smart Hitch measure payload weight. It’s also available with a Trailer Navigation system that optimizes the route based on trailer size for safer towing.
Safety
Big trucks like this offer a bit more a-la-carte optioning of features. As such, automatic emergency braking is optional on XL, standard on XLT, and above. The XLT is also available with a 360-degree parking camera. Moving up to the Lariat adds the option of a blind-spot monitoring system that can also accommodate the trailer. The Lariat is also available with Ford Co-Pilot 360, which includes adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and a head-up display.
Pricing and Release Date
At the time of this writing, the 2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty has a base MSRP of $59,995 for the XL trim. The XLT starts at $67,195 and the Lariat starts at $80,165. The King Ranch starts at $92,590 and the range-topping Platinum starts at $94,035. The F-450 is backed by a five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty for the diesel engine.