Used Ford F-250 Super Duty for Sale nearEscondido, CA

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 $43,679, and its lowest point over the past year was $43,316. 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 is a strong choice if you want a heavy-duty truck with serious capability and broad trim variety. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its power, towing strength, and spacious cabin, and newer models add useful technology that makes the truck easier to live with day to day. Across the years, the F-250 also stands out for its work-ready character and the way it can be configured from a straightforward jobsite truck to a more upscale hauler.

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

The main tradeoffs are that prices can climb quickly with options, fuel economy is not a strong point, and some recent years require you to move up the trim ladder to get more safety equipment.

30.9% 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 strong performance, towing ability, and dependable work-truck character. Expert feedback also points to a truck that delivers serious capability and useful technology across the lineup.

• Owners rate the Ford F-250 Super Duty between 3.8 and 5 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 77.9% — 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; 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 both 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 gas engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and a straightforward setup for buyers who want the essentials.
• XLT: adds forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and is a smart value pick if you want more safety equipment without moving too far up the price ladder.
• 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 driver assistance.
• Platinum: the luxury-oriented choice, with quilted leather, upscale trim, and the most premium cabin presentation in the lineup.
• 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 give you the broadest mix of prices, trims, and equipment. They also offer strong deal availability, which makes it easier to find a truck that fits your budget and feature needs.

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

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used after prices have softened. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer trucks, while the older years show smaller declines that suggest steadier pricing.

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

The 2016, 2024, and 2014 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 −15.73% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.06%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $55,538. The Ford F-250 Super Duty offers serious towing strength and a broad range of trims, so you can choose a version that fits work, family, or luxury needs.

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. A 7.3-liter gasoline V8 engine that makes 430 hp and 485 lb-ft of torque is also available, along with two diesel options for serious towing and hauling. Ford’s Power Stroke 6.7-liter turbodiesel V8 is available in a base spec, 475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque, while the high-output Power Stroke option our test vehicle came with produces 500 hp and an impressive 1,200 lb-ft. All F-250s come with a 10-speed automatic transmission and all but the base XL trim come standard with four-wheel drive (4WD).
• Tech: In regard to its all-important towing abilities, there's the available Pro Trailer Backup Assist system, which eliminates the stress of backing a trailer into a tight parking spot by using a dash-mounted dial to steer with precision while the computer system figures out how to make it happen. There's also a standard integrated trailer brake controller, which is a necessity when pulling large trailers. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard and wireless throughout the lineup, though the wireless charging pad isn't included until you step up to the higher trim levels.
• 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. Adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a head-up display are standard on the posh King Ranch trim and above.
• Starting price: The 2025 Ford F-250 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $51,385 (including $2,095 in destination fees).

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.

How does the 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty compare to the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.