2026 Ford F-250

Argon Blue Metallic gives a bold look to this new 2026 Ford F-250 XL 4x4 at Michigan City Ford in Michigan City, Indiana. Underneath is the spec that matters: a 7.3L V8 gas engine, a 10-speed TorqShift automatic, a 3.73 electronic-locking axle, 18-inch Ebony Black aluminum wheels on all-terrain tires, and prep packages for a plow, a camper or a fifth wheel.Options on the original window sticker total $9,205 as the listed cost of added equipment when new. Biggest among them is the STX Appearance Package at $3,115, which includes LT275/70R18E all-terrain tires, those 18-inch Ebony Black aluminum wheels and a cloth 40/20/40 front seat, so the truck looks sharp at the job site and can carry a third person up front. Next is the 7.3L V8 at $1,500, teamed with the 10-speed TorqShift automatic at no charge. For anyone who tows or clears snow, the 5th wheel hitch prep package at $750, the snowplow prep/camper package at $400 and the 3.73 electronic-locking axle at $430 are the items that matter, and the truck rides on a 10,000-lb GVWR package and a 142-inch wheelbase.The XL Driver Assist Package at $730 is a smart addition to a truck like this. Protecting the investment are a ToughBed spray-in bedliner at $625 and wheel well liners front and rear at $325, which suit Indiana winters and road salt well. Daily convenience comes from a tailgate step at $375, a remote start system at $250 and LED box lighting at $160, while roof clearance lights at $150 give it a real heavy-duty presence. The Argon Blue Metallic paint is listed at $395. A spare tire and wheel, a jack and a 190-amp alternator are included, and the connectivity package gives you one year with the Ford app.On the job, the standard equipment does its share. Trailer tow mirrors let you see what is behind the load, trailer sway control and hill start assist help when you are moving it, and tie-down hooks in the pickup box and tow hooks mean you are not hunting for a place to hook up. Four-wheel drive with manual locking hubs and a mono beam coil spring front suspension with a stabilizer bar fit the way this truck is meant to be used.The cab keeps things simple and useful. Medium Dark Slate cloth is easy to live with, and SYNC 4 on an 8-inch screen with a 4.2-inch cluster display and a 5G modem covers your technology needs. Cruise and audio controls sit on a tilt and telescoping wheel, and you also get power locks and windows, one-touch windows for driver and passenger, remote keyless entry and manual driver lumbar support. A rear view camera, AdvanceTrac with roll stability control, the Safety Canopy airbag system and the SOS post-crash alert system are all on board to support an attentive driver. A power tailgate lock, the SecuriLock anti-theft system, tire pressure monitoring and four-wheel antilock brakes add further peace of mind, and a secure package with one year included is listed as standard equipment on the sticker. Crews from Chesterton, Valparaiso and Portage can get here without much of