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Ford F-250 Specs

Since 1981 the F-250 has grown 27.2″ in length; since 1988, the first year with a recorded weight, it has gained 1,907 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 7 generations · 1981–2026 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Ford F-250 is 241.3″ long, 79.9″ wide and 80.3″ tall on a 153.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 6,162 lb. At 20.1 ft it is too long for a standard 20-foot garage.

Every Ford F-250 generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1996, when the new car was 5.9″ longer than the 1992–1995 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2011: 862 lb heavier than before. The current car, sold since 2017, is 5.9″ longer and 247 lb lighter than the 2011–2016 one.

FIG.01·Ford F-250 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1981–1982214.2″77.6″72.8″133.1″—
1988–1991210.2″79.1″76.4″133.1″4,255 lb
1992–1995213.4″78.7″71.7″133.1″4,782 lb
1996–1999219.3″78.7″71.7″139″5,013 lb
2000–2010234.3″79.9″″149.2″5,465 lb
2011–2016235.8″79.9″78.3″150″6,327 lb
2017–2026241.7″79.9″79.9″153.9″6,080 lb
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

F-250 year by year

FIG.02·Ford F-250 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026241.3″79.9″153.1″6,162 lb8
2025241.3″79.9″153.1″6,162 lb8
2024241.3″79.9″153.1″6,162 lb8
2023241.3″79.9″153.1″6,162 lb8
2022241.3″79.9″153.5″6,138 lb8
2021241.3″79.9″153.5″6,138 lb8
2020241.3″79.9″153.5″6,138 lb8
2019241.3″79.9″153.5″6,138 lb8
2018241.3″79.9″153.5″6,138 lb8
2017241.3″79.9″153.5″6,138 lb8
2016235″79.9″149.2″6,435 lb8
2015235″79.9″149.2″6,435 lb8
2014235″79.9″149.2″6,424 lb8
2013235″79.9″149.2″6,371 lb8
2012235″79.9″149.2″6,371 lb8
2011235″79.9″149.2″6,371 lb8
2010233.5″79.9″148.4″5,712 lb8
2009233.5″79.9″148.4″5,712 lb8
2008233.5″79.9″148.4″5,712 lb8
2007233.5″79.9″148.4″5,712 lb8
2006233.5″79.9″148.4″5,712 lb8
2005233.5″79.9″148.4″5,712 lb8
2004233.5″79.9″148.4″5,712 lb8
2003233.5″79.9″148.4″5,712 lb8
2002233.5″79.9″148.4″5,712 lb8
2001233.5″79.9″148.4″5,558 lb8
2000233.5″79.9″148.4″5,437 lb8
1999229.1″78.3″145.3″5,090 lb12
1998223.6″77.6″142.9″4,879 lb12
1997223.6″77.6″142.9″4,837 lb12
1996224″78.7″143.3″5,029 lb9
1995222″78.7″141.7″4,771 lb5
1994222″78.7″141.7″4,755 lb5
1993220.9″78.7″140.6″4,755 lb6
1992220.9″78.7″140.6″4,705 lb6
1991217.7″75.2″140.6″4,590 lb6
1990217.7″75.2″140.6″4,486 lb6
1989217.7″75.2″140.6″4,486 lb6
1988217.7″79.1″140.6″4,270 lb6
1982218.1″77.6″135″—5
ROWS 40·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

F-250 on the used market

In 7,530 F-250 listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2017–2026 car is the most common: 2,983 of them (40%), at an average asking price of $34,916. ForCar visitors have decoded 808 F-250 VINs; the most checked model years are 2026, 2022 and 2024.

FIG.05·Ford F-250 generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2017–20262,98340%$34,916113,765 mi
2011–20161,79924%$18,883157,446 mi
2000–20102,02627%$11,637181,998 mi
1996–19994806%$13,255190,960 mi
1992–19951632%$9,999167,488 mi
1988–1991701%$6,457127,010 mi
Other years9<1%$1,61815 mi
ROWS 7·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a F-250 fit

FIG.02·Ford F-250 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep20.1 ftToo long — door will not close
Street parking space18 ft20.1 ftOverhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.7 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 41 cars within 10″ of its length, the F-250 is heavier than 83%.

FIG.03·Ford F-250 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 41 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width79.9″79.9″same
Wheelbase153.1″150.8″+2.3″
Curb weight6,162 lb5,620 lb+542 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

F-250 against its rivals

Next to the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and Toyota Tundra, the F-250 is the heaviest of the four.

FIG.04·Ford F-250 against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Ford F-250 (this car)2026241.3″79.9″6,162 lb
Chevrolet Silverado2026235.4″81.5″5,891 lb
GMC Sierra2026235.4″81.5″5,761 lb
Toyota Tundra2026241.3″79.9″5,556 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 F-250 bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 F-250 are the same size and weight.

Which F-250 years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2011 and 2017. Model years inside each range, such as 2017–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the F-250 or the Chevrolet Silverado?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado is 5.9″ shorter and 271 lb lighter than the 2026 F-250.

How much does a used F-250 cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $6,457 for the 1988–1991 car to $34,916 for the 2017–2026 one, across 7,530 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 41 F-250 model years, 1981 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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