Used Ford F-250 Super Duty for Sale nearSanta Cruz, 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 $43,923, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $43,325 over the past year. 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 heavy-duty capability, broad trim variety, and a truck that owners consistently praise for power and towing strength. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its powerful performance, impressive towing capability, and spacious interiors. Newer model years also earn credit for their advanced technology and easy-to-use features, while the truck’s strong build and dependable character come through often in owner feedback.

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

The main tradeoffs are the quick climb in price as you add equipment, the firm ride that comes with heavy-duty hardware, and the fact that some safety features are reserved for higher trims.

29.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford F-250 Super Duty models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Ford F-250 Super Duty as a tough, dependable truck with strong performance and towing strength. Expert and owner feedback also points to a durable, work-ready character that suits long-term use.

• 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 focusing on well-kept trucks with clean history reports and service records, especially on older model years.

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 the XLT trim, plus 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 the Lariat trim.
• 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 towing and hauling strength.
• XLT: A smart value step that adds forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking.
• Lariat: A strong midrange choice 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 pick that adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a head-up display.
• Platinum: The luxury-oriented top trim, with the richest materials and the most upscale cabin presentation.

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.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing competition, and a better chance of finding the trim and configuration you want.

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’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer trucks, while the older model years are changing only slightly. That makes the recent years especially interesting if you want newer features at a lower price than before.

The 2014 and 2015 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2015, and 2016 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

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 −16.02% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.69%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $56,847. 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 personal 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: It also packs a surprising amount of technology, including the available Pro Trailer Backup Assist system and a standard integrated trailer brake controller.
• 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 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.