2018 Ford F-250 SuperDuty

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$32,985 - $79,835
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Payload and towing capacity are nearly top of its class

Not really communicative to drive

It gets minor revisions to the standard and optional features list

Strong torque and power delivery from the V8 engine

Might be too large to park in tight spots

A plethora of available technology and optional features

Specs & Features

$39,585

price

450 hp @ 2800 rpm

horsepower

430 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

6.2L 8cyl 4WD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Part of the fullsize pickup truck segment, the 2018 Ford F-250 SuperDuty Regular Cab competes with the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab, the RAM 2500 Regular Cab, and the GMC Sierra 2500HD Regular Cab. A base price of MSRP $32,985 gets you a 6.2L V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up to $39,860, this single powertrain is found in both trims. This engine produces 385 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 8.5 seconds, and is offered as both RWD and 4WD. The Ford F-250 SuperDuty Regular Cab offers a single 8 feet cab with a payload capacity of 4,150 pounds. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 15,000 pounds.

Buying Advice

xWe choose the top-tier XLT trim which adds quite a lot of features for the price it demands. It bundles the features of the base trim along with manually telescoping and power-adjustable heated mirrors with built-in turn signals, cruise control, voice-controlled infotainment system, a 4.2-inch display, rear under-seat lockable storage, rear privacy glass, and a handful of other convenience features.

 

Trims

    XL
    $32,985 onwards
    • 17-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels
    • Adaptive dampers with drive modes
    • Front and rear park distance sensors
    • lane keeping assist and forward collision avoidance
    XLT
    $37,060 onwards
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Lariat
    $45,645 onwards
    • Engine: 6.2L 8cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 450 hp @ 2800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 430 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 15 mpg
    King Ranch
    $54,860 onwards
    • Engine: 6.2L 8cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 450 hp @ 2800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 430 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 15 mpg
    Platinum
    $62,755 onwards
    • Engine: 6.2L 8cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 450 hp @ 2800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 430 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 15 mpg
    Limited
    $79,635 onwards
    • Engine: 6.7L 8cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 450 hp @ 2800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 935 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$32,985- $79,835

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.1

Horsepower

450 hp @ 2800 rpm

Torque

935 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

Capacity

6

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Gasoline

7.3

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305 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

3

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Gasoline

7.53

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380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

3

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Gasoline

6.7

360 hp @ 5400 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

3

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Gasoline

8.23

395 hp @ 5750 rpm

265 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

3

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Gasoline

7.29

355 hp @ 5600 rpm

305 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

3

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Gasoline

8.36

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380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

3

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Gasoline

8.02

360 hp @ 5400 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

3

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Gasoline

8.14

390 hp @ 5800 rpm

394 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

3

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Gasoline

7.98

390 hp @ 5800 rpm

394 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

3

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2018 Ford F-250 SuperDuty vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.5 sec--
    5.9 sec--
    6.7 sec15.1 sec110 mph
    6.9 sec15.4 sec106 mph
    7 sec--
    7.1 sec--

    2018 Ford F-250 SuperDuty vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      ---34 gal.-
      2018 RAM 2500

      Ranked #1

      28 mpg34 mpg31 mpg32 gal.-
      20 mpg25 mpg22 mpg23 gal.437/575 mi.
      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg26 gal.468/624 mi.
      16 mpg24 mpg20 mpg26 gal.468/624 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg18 mpg26 gal.390/546 mi.

      2018 Ford F-250 SuperDuty vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        231.8 in.80 in.77.9 in.8.5 in.141.6 in.

        2018 RAM 4500

        Ranked #1

        234 in.97 in.80 in.14 in.145 in.
        231.8 in.80 in.77.8 in.8.5 in.141.6 in.
        2018 RAM 2500

        Ranked #3

        231 in.78.9 in.73.3 in.6 in.140.5 in.
        231 in.79.5 in.77.3 in.8.1 in.139.8 in.
        2018 RAM 3500

        Ranked #4

        230.4 in.78.9 in.76.9 in.9 in.140 in.

        2018 Ford F-250 SuperDuty vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          11.6 cu.ft.-78.5 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.91.5 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.
          12.1 cu.ft.40.6 cu.ft.62.3 cu.ft.
          76.3 cu.ft.119.7 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.
          2018 RAM 3500

          Ranked #4

          34.4 cu.ft.104 cu.ft.60.8 cu.ft.
          61 cu.ft.39.8 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.

          2018 Ford F-250 SuperDuty vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            83.1 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.78.5 cu.ft.98 ft.
            19.1 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.19.1 cu.ft.98 ft.
            61 cu.ft.-61 cu.ft.79 ft.
            76.3 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.98 ft.
            61 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.98 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.62.3 cu.ft.79 ft.

            2018 Ford F-250 SuperDuty vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              18500 lbs.13200 lbs.4250 lbs.5683 lbs.
              2018 RAM 3500

              Ranked #1

              31210 lbs.11730 lbs.4080 lbs.3691 lbs.
              21500 lbs.13000 lbs.4060 lbs.5909 lbs.
              18100 lbs.14800 lbs.3534 lbs.5741 lbs.
              18100 lbs.14800 lbs.3534 lbs.5741 lbs.
              2018 RAM 2500

              Ranked #5

              17980 lbs.11710 lbs.3050 lbs.3359 lbs.

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