2026 Ford F-250 XL

The 2026 F-250 is Ford's heavy-duty pickup, built for serious towing and hauling work. It competes with the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and Ram 2500 in the heavy-duty truck segment. The F-250 drives with the solid, planted feel you expect from a heavy-duty truck, though the ride can be firm when unloaded. Inside, the cabin is roomy and functional, with available leather-trimmed seats and a large touchscreen in higher trims. The XL is the work-ready base trim, skipping the XLT's chrome and convenience upgrades to keep the price down. The 7.3L V8 and automatic transmission handle heavy loads without breaking a sweat, and four-wheel drive gives you traction in mud or snow. Manual locking hubs are standard here, so you get a simple, rugged setup that's easy to service in the field.