The Ford F-250 (6 generations, 1981–2026) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 4.9L, 6-cyl, Regular fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 16 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Ford F-250 VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Ford F-250 window sticker — build, options & years
The Ford F-250 ran from 1981–2026 across 6 generations (1981–1982, 1988–1995, 1996–1998, 1999, 2000–2016, 2017–2026). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 4.9L, 6-cyl, Regular fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Ford F-250 VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1982, 2010, 2012; the most-complained-about are 1999, 2011, 2000. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Ford F-250 VIN decoder.
What the Ford F-250 sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the F-250, latest tested year 1999:
The label also prints an estimated $4,450 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 671 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the F-250 under Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the F-250's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1984 to 1999. Worth checking before you compare a F-250 sticker from one year with another:
The figure has stayed broadly flat across the span. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
Safety ratings printed on the label
The second required block: NHTSA's five-star crash results. This is what the F-250 sticker carries as of its 2022 rating:
Stars are awarded per test, so a car can hold five overall and fewer for rollover — tall vehicles usually give ground there. Compare against every rated model in the safest cars ranking.
What a used F-250 sells for now
The label froze the F-250 price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the F-250 by model year, from 2,203 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 55 listings | |
| 2025 | 40 listings | |
| 2024 | 136 listings | |
| 2023 | 47 listings | |
| 2022 | 225 listings | |
| 2021 | 150 listings | |
| 2020 | 208 listings | |
| 2019 | 425 listings | |
| 2018 | 112 listings | |
| 2017 | 217 listings | |
| 2016 | 357 listings | |
| 2015 | 231 listings |
A 2026 F-250 asks a median $1,884 today, a 2015 about $20,000. Full breakdown on the Ford F-250 value page.
What's on the Ford F-250 sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 14 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings — 5 stars overall here, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every F-250 VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Ford F-250 VIN decoder.
F-250 window sticker — every model year
This covers the Ford F-250 for 1981–2026. Enter any F-250 VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Ford model.
Want F-250 recalls, MPG, safety and reliability too? See the full Ford F-250 VIN decoder →
Other Ford window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 72 mpg | |
| Ford Bronco | Special Purpose Vehicles | 27 mpg | |
| Ford Mustang | Subcompact Cars | 26 mpg | |
| Ford Explorer | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 39 mpg | |
| Ford Escape | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 41 mpg | |
| Ford Ranger | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 58 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Ford F-250
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every F-250, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Ford F-250 all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Ford F-250 whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Ford F-250 window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 14 mpg combined (12 city / 17 highway), from its 1999 rating, with an estimated $4,450 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What safety rating is on the Ford F-250 sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA as of its 2022 rating. The label breaks it down per test: Overall 5★, Frontal crash 5★, Side crash 5★, Rollover 4★.
What is a Ford F-250 worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2026 asks a median $1,884 and a 2015 about $20,000 across 2,203 live listings. See the Ford F-250 value page.
Is the recreated Ford F-250 sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Ford F-250 may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Ford F-250?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.