A 2026 Ford F-250 averages $1,866 today, with most selling between $1,371 and $99,995. ForCar prices the Ford F-250 from real US listings across 37 model years ($1,866–$77,995) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2021 Ford F-250 still asks 1811% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 18 pickups we price, that ranks #2, above the 54% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−44.4%), after which losses ease to about 12.2% a year. Mileage costs it 58%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 4,905 listings.
Ford F-250 value by year
What a Ford F-250 is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,371 | $99,995 | 59 | |
| 2025 | $48,980 | $83,900 | 61 | |
| 2024 | $36,500 | $85,900 | 133 | |
| 2023 | $32,990 | $73,000 | 69 | |
| 2022 | $22,995 | $59,999 | 232 | |
| 2021 | $22,800 | $63,995 | 166 | |
| 2020 | $19,500 | $48,500 | 217 | |
| 2019 | $18,900 | $40,900 | 446 | |
| 2018 | $17,900 | $44,777 | 129 | |
| 2017 | $16,900 | $42,999 | 258 | |
| 2016 | $12,900 | $31,995 | 370 | |
| 2015 | $11,480 | $29,900 | 270 | |
| 2014 | $9,000 | $34,900 | 144 | |
| 2013 | $7,980 | $28,000 | 82 | |
| 2012 | $9,500 | $23,885 | 181 | |
| 2011 | $6,750 | $25,800 | 115 | |
| 2010 | $3,700 | $21,990 | 55 | |
| 2009 | $6,800 | $18,000 | 51 | |
| 2008 | $5,000 | $18,995 | 148 | |
| 2007 | $4,800 | $29,999 | 53 | |
| 2006 | $3,250 | $19,999 | 104 | |
| 2005 | $6,200 | $27,995 | 121 | |
| 2004 | $4,000 | $16,138 | 109 | |
| 2003 | $5,999 | $39,997 | 223 | |
| 2002 | $3,500 | $39,995 | 97 | |
| 2001 | $4,200 | $39,995 | 117 | |
| 2000 | $6,900 | $43,997 | 226 | |
| 1999 | $5,800 | $39,995 | 204 | |
| 1998 | $4,800 | $15,000 | 7 | |
| 1997 | $10,000 | $49,997 | 239 | |
| 1996 | $7,999 | $39,995 | 73 | |
| 1995 | $6,500 | $49,995 | 85 | |
| 1994 | $2,500 | $31,900 | 15 | |
| 1993 | $3,000 | $13,995 | 16 | |
| 1992 | $3,000 | $14,900 | 9 | |
| 1991 | $1,500 | $8,500 | 7 | |
| 1990 | $2,000 | $15,500 | 14 |
How the Ford F-250 depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Ford F-250 loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Ford F-250 averages $1,866; a 36-year-older one runs about $5,695 — roughly -205% lost over 36 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Ford F-250 hold value better than its rivals?
Every pickup we price, ranked by how much of its 2026 price a 2021 car still asks. Higher is better — the Ford F-250 sits at #2 of 18, against a class median of 54%.
The Ford F-250 market right now
What the market asks for a Ford F-250 at each model year — the median of 7,784 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Ford F-250 value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Ford F-250 is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Ford F-250 about 58% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Ford F-250 has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2026 Ford F-250: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,371, selling private-party nets about $1,866, and a lot asks near $99,995 — a $98,624 spread on the same car.
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Ford F-250 value FAQ
How much is a Ford F-250 worth?
A 2026 Ford F-250 averages $1,866 today (roughly $1,371–$99,995). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Ford F-250 value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Ford F-250 value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Ford F-250 from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Ford F-250 year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Ford F-250 Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Ford F-250s are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.