Used Ford F-250 Super Duty for Sale near Chester, IL

How much does the Ford F-250 Super Duty cost in today's market?

Used Ford F-250 Super Duty prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford F-250 Super Duty's current nationwide average price is $43,788, and its lowest point over the past year was $43,327. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Ford F-250 Super Duty a good car?

Yes — the Ford F-250 Super Duty earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, especially for its power, towing ability, and spacious cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the truck’s strong performance, impressive towing capability, and roomy interiors. Newer versions also draw positive feedback for their advanced technology and overall work-ready character.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2017 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs show up in the truck’s size, ride quality, and pricing as options add up. Some recent expert-tested versions also bring firm ride behavior and a heavy-duty driving feel that comes with the truck’s mission.

27.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford F-250 Super Duty models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Ford F-250 Super Duty for its power, towing strength, and durable work-truck character. Expert feedback also points to a truck that delivers serious capability and a broad range of useful configurations.

• Owners rate the Ford F-250 Super Duty between 3.78 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most manageable when you focus on well-maintained trucks with clean history reports and service records.

What should I look for when buying a used Ford F-250 Super Duty?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking on XLT, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking proximity sensors with automatic braking, a surround-view camera system, and rain-sensing wipers on Lariat, plus adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a head-up display on King Ranch and above.
• Infotainment: A 12-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 12-inch digital instrument panel, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard and wireless throughout the lineup.
• Fuel efficiency: We averaged around 15 mpg in a mix of street and highway miles.

Which Ford F-250 Super Duty trim should I buy?

The 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty offers these trims:

• XL: The work-focused starting point, with the 6.8-liter V8, 10-speed automatic, and the truck’s core heavy-duty capability.
• XLT: Adds forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and is a strong value if you want more everyday safety equipment.
• Lariat: Brings blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking proximity sensors with automatic braking, a surround-view camera system, and rain-sensing wipers.
• King Ranch: Adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a head-up display for buyers who want more comfort and convenience.
• Platinum: The luxury-focused trim with quilted leather, upgraded interior materials, and the most upscale cabin presentation.
• Platinum Plus package: A more lavish Platinum setup with extra chrome and a more extroverted look.
• Tremor Off-Road package: Adds a locking rear differential, limited-slip front differential, upgraded suspension with a taller ride height, all-terrain tires, underbody skid plates, an air dam delete, off-road running boards, a rock crawl drive mode, and Trail Control.

What Ford F-250 Super Duty do most buyers choose?

The Ford F-250 Super Duty years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they combine broad availability with newer features and strong capability. They also give you more choices across trims, prices, and equipment levels.

What is the Ford F-250 Super Duty's resale value?

Most model years are showing lower prices year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while a few older years are changing only slightly.

The 2016 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2015, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Ford F-250 Super Duty safe?

• 2025: 6/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2021: 5/10
• 2020: 7/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2017: 7/10

Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking is standard on the XLT trim, while the Lariat adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking proximity sensors with automatic braking, a surround-view camera system, and rain-sensing wipers. Adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a head-up display are standard on the King Ranch trim and above.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Ford F-250 Super Duty now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −15.26% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.32%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 31%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $56,823. The Ford F-250 Super Duty offers serious towing strength and a broad range of configurations.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2025 Ford F-250 is available with a choice of four powertrain options, starting with a 6.8-liter V8 gas engine that produces 405 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque, while the high-output Power Stroke option our test vehicle came with produces 500 hp and an impressive 1,200 lb-ft.
• Tech: Pro Trailer Backup Assist, a standard integrated trailer brake controller, tire-pressure monitors for the trailer, additional camera views, Ford's Onboard Scales, a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a 12-inch digital instrument panel.
• Safety: Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking is standard on the XLT trim, while the Lariat adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking proximity sensors with automatic braking, a surround-view camera system, and rain-sensing wipers.
• Starting price: The 2025 Ford F-250 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $51,385.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.