NC is the cheapest state at -12% and MI the priciest at +94%; a manual F-550 asks +36% against the median of its model year.
Ford F-550 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.1× | 67 | |
| 2023 | 1.4× | 37 | |
| 2022 | — | 14 | |
| 2021 | — | 13 | |
| 2020 | 1× | 86 | |
| 2019 | — | 26 | |
| 2018 | — | 12 | |
| 2017 | 1.4× | 138 | |
| 2016 | — | 26 | |
| 2015 | 2.5× | 32 | |
| 2014 | — | 10 | |
| 2013 | — | 14 | |
| 2012 | 4× | 39 | |
| 2011 | — | 14 | |
| 2009 | — | 10 | |
| 2008 | — | 16 | |
| 2007 | — | 6 | |
| 2006 | — | 10 | |
| 2005 | — | 5 | |
| 2004 | — | 7 | |
| 2003 | — | 9 | |
| 2002 | — | 5 | |
| 2001 | — | 7 | |
| 2000 | — | 9 | |
| 1999 | — | 8 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Ford F-550 the dealer markup works out at -1% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 1,306 | +4.9% | $40,089 |
| Private seller | 303 | +6.2% | $24,673 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2017 F-550, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 21%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 17 | |
| 75–100k miles | 14 | |
| 100–125k miles | 18 | |
| 150–175k miles | 10 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Ford F-550 is transmission: MANUAL asks +36% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 357 | +22.3% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 223 | -0.4% |
| Fuel | Gas | 185 | +10.0% |
| Fuel | Diesel | 597 | +6.8% |
| Transmission | Manual | 43 | +35.5% |
| Transmission | Automatic | 740 | +5.8% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Ford F-550 asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MI at +94%, cheapest NC at -12% — 106 points apart, which on a $41,500 car is roughly $43,990.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 110 | |
| TX | 75 | |
| CA | 160 | |
| MA | 47 | |
| MO | 114 | |
| NY | 55 | |
| WA | 174 | |
| OR | 43 | |
| PA | 45 | |
| MI | 52 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Ford F-550 cost?
The median asking price is $41,500 across 2,054 live listings. A 1999 asks about $10,000 and a 2024 about $47,500. The most listed year is 2017, at $39,900.
Is it cheaper to buy a F-550 from a private seller?
Barely. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 4.9% above and private sellers 6.2% above.
How much value does a F-550 lose per 25,000 miles?
About 6% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2017 F-550, measured from the 50–75k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Ford F-550 valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a F-550?
Of the states with enough listings, NC asks least at -11.6% against the national median, and MI most at +94.4%. On the typical $41,500 F-550 that spread is about $43,990.
Why do F-550 prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 39 listings of the 2012 F-550, the priciest tenth asks 4× what the cheapest tenth does: $38,000 against $9,499.
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