Used Ford F-250 Super Duty for Sale nearPaducah, KY

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 $43,838, and its lowest point over the past year was $43,322. 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 broad capability and a loyal owner base. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its power, towing strength, and spacious cabins, and newer model years also earn credit for easy-to-use technology and a more refined overall feel. Expert reviews reinforce that appeal by highlighting the truck’s capability, comfort, and upscale touches in higher trims.

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

The main tradeoffs are the price that rises quickly with options, fuel economy that trails the truck’s capability, and safety equipment that often depends on trim level. Even so, the F-250 Super Duty remains a compelling used buy if you want serious work-truck strength with enough comfort to handle everyday driving.

30.2% 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 toughness, dependable performance, and strong towing ability. Across the model years in the data, the truck also earns repeat credit for comfort, diesel strength, and long-term usefulness.

• 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 best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and service records, especially on older trucks.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.9% — 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 on Lariat, and 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 core heavy-duty capability and the most straightforward setup.
• XLT: A smart value choice if you want more everyday convenience and the safety upgrade that adds forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking.
• Lariat: A strong middle-ground pick that 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.
• King Ranch: A premium step up that adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a head-up display.
• Platinum: The most luxurious trim, with the richest materials and the most upscale cabin presentation for buyers who want a high-end heavy-duty truck.

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 offer a broad mix of capability, modern features, and plenty of inventory to compare. That combination gives you more choices across trims, prices, and equipment levels.

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

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer trucks, while the older years are changing only slightly.

The 2014 and 2016 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2014, and 2015 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

The 2025 model adds a broad set of driver-assistance features, including forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking on XLT, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert on Lariat, and adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a head-up display on King Ranch 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 −15.88% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.68%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $56,588. The Ford F-250 Super Duty offers serious towing strength and a broad range of configurations that make it easy to match to work or daily use.

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 produces 500 hp and an impressive 1,200 lb-ft.
• Tech: There's the available Pro Trailer Backup Assist system, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard and wireless throughout the lineup.
• 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 October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.