2026 Ford F-250

A 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel in an XL Crew Cab is about as useful as a pickup gets, and this new 2026 Ford F-250 XL 4x4 at Michigan City Ford in Michigan City, Indiana is optioned for real work. The STX Appearance Package, a trailer brake controller, a 3.31 electronic-locking axle and a snow plow prep package sit under Oxford White paint on a 160-inch wheelbase, ready for the job site, the trailer and the school run.The window sticker shows $16,985 in original listed cost of added equipment. The 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel is the big one at $11,495, paired with a 10-speed TorqShift automatic listed at no charge. The STX Appearance Package at $3,115 brings LT275/70R18E all-terrain tires, 18-inch Ebony Black aluminum wheels and a cloth 40/20/40 seat, giving this XL a tougher look and room for a third person up front. A ToughBed spray-in bedliner at $625 helps protect the box, platform running boards at $445 make it easier for the crew to climb in, and the 3.31 electronic-locking axle at $430 adds traction when you need it. The Snow Plow Prep Package at $350 includes a rapid heat supplemental heater, a trailer brake controller at $300 lets you manage trailer braking from the cab, and Pro Power Onboard at 400 watts for $225 gives you handy power on site. A spare tire and wheel, a jack, a 410-amp dual alternator and dual batteries are also on the list, along with a 10,000-lb GVWR package and a connectivity package with one year included that works with the Ford app.For work, the standard equipment does its part. Trailer tow mirrors help you see around the load, trailer sway control and hill start assist add confidence once you are moving, and pickup box tie-down hooks and tow hooks are ready to go. Four-wheel drive with manual locking hubs and a mono beam coil spring front suspension with a stabilizer bar fit a truck meant to earn its keep. The dual batteries and 410-amp alternator are a good match for cold-weather work and for running accessories, and a power tailgate lock adds peace of mind when you leave tools in the bed. It is a truck you can put straight to work.The cab is built to be practical. Medium Dark Slate cloth holds up to long days, and manual driver lumbar helps on the longer ones. SYNC 4 on an 8-inch screen, a 4.2-inch cluster display and a 5G modem cover your technology needs, while cruise and audio controls sit on a tilt and telescoping steering column. Power locks and windows, one-touch down driver and passenger windows, remote keyless entry and manual front air conditioning keep the crew comfortable without extra complication. The Ford app keeps you connected to the truck, and a secure package with one year included is on the standard list.A rear view camera, AdvanceTrac with roll stability control, the Safety Canopy airbag system, four-wheel antilock brakes, tire pressure monitoring, the SecuriLock anti-theft system, a belt-minder chime and the SOS post-crash alert system support an attentive driver and add further protection. Au