F-250

Ford F-250 Specs

The Ford F-250 measures 241.7″ long and weighs 6,080 lb in its latest generation. Across 6 generations since 1981 it grew 27.6″ and gained 0 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 6 generations · 1981–2026 · Updated Aug 5, 2026
Quick answer

The current Ford F-250 is 241.7″ long, 79.9″ wide, on a 153.9″ wheelbase, weighing 6,080 lb. Since 1981 it has grown 13% in length and gained 0% in weight. At 20.1 feet it does not fit a standard garage and overhangs a street parking space.

Every Ford F-250 generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Ford F-250 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1981–1982214.2″77.6″72.8″133.1″
1988–1995210.2″79.1″76.4″133.1″4,255 lb
1996–1998219.3″78.7″71.7″139″5,013 lb
1999224.8″79.9″73.6″140.6″5,075 lb
2000–2016234.3″79.9″149.2″5,465 lb
2017–2026241.7″79.9″79.9″153.9″6,080 lb
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 1981 to today the F-250 gained 27.6″ of length (13%) and 0 lb of weight (0%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

F-250 year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 41 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

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

Will a F-250 fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

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

Compared with 40 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Ford F-250 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width79.9″79.9″+0.0″
Wheelbase153.9″151.2″+2.7″
Curb weight6,080 lb5,591 lb489 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Ford F-250?

241.7″ (20′ 2″) in its current generation, 79.9″ wide and 79.9″ tall.

How much does a Ford F-250 weigh?

6,080 lb at the kerb.

Will a F-250 fit in a garage?

At 20.1 feet it is too long for a standard 20-foot garage — the door will not close. A street parking space of 18 feet will be a squeeze.

Has the F-250 got bigger over the years?

Yes — 27.6″ longer and 0 lb heavier since 1981, across 6 generations. Weight grew 0%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.