2026 Ford F-250

If your week involves a plow, a fifth wheel or a camper, this new 2026 Ford F-250 XL Regular Cab 4x4 at Michigan City Ford in Michigan City, Indiana was optioned with you in mind. Avalanche paint covers a 7.3L V8 gas engine, a 10-speed TorqShift automatic, a 3.73 electronic-locking axle and the snowplow prep/camper and 5th wheel hitch prep packages, all on a 10,000-lb GVWR package and a 142-inch wheelbase.The window sticker shows $9,205 in original listed cost of added equipment. The 7.3L V8 engine accounts for $1,500, and the 10-speed TorqShift automatic behind it is 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, which gives this XL a sharper look and room for a middle rider. The snowplow prep/camper package at $400 and the 5th wheel hitch prep package at $750 set the truck up for serious seasonal and towing jobs, and the 3.73 electronic-locking axle at $430 adds traction when you need it most.The rest of the option list is all about everyday usefulness. The XL Driver Assist Package adds $730 of driver-assistance equipment. A ToughBed spray-in bedliner at $625 helps protect the box, a tailgate step at $375 makes climbing in easier, and LED box lighting at $160 helps when you are loading before sunrise. Front and rear wheel well liners at $325 help keep road grime and winter salt in check, roof clearance lights at $150 give the truck its heavy-duty look, and a remote start system at $250 warms things up on cold northern Indiana mornings. Avalanche paint is a $395 selection. A spare tire and wheel, a jack and a 190-amp alternator are also on the list, and a connectivity package with one year included works with the Ford app.This truck carries the hardware a Super Duty buyer looks for. Trailer tow mirrors and trailer sway control help when you have something behind you, hill start assist helps on inclines, and pickup box tie-down hooks and tow hooks are ready for real work. Manual locking hubs and a mono beam coil spring front suspension with a stabilizer bar back up the four-wheel-drive system.The Medium Dark Slate cloth cabin is built to be used hard. SYNC 4 on an 8-inch screen, a 4.2-inch cluster display and a 5G modem keep you connected, and steering wheel cruise and audio controls on a tilt and telescoping column are always within reach. Power locks and windows, one-touch driver and passenger windows, remote keyless entry and manual driver lumbar make long days easier. A rear view camera, AdvanceTrac with roll stability control, the Safety Canopy airbag system and an SOS post-crash alert system round out the safety list, and they support an attentive driver rather than replace one. Contractors and plow operators from La Porte, Westville and Trail Creek will find it an easy trip to come see it.Michigan City Ford keeps the buying side as straightforward as the truck. Get a remote appraisal of your trade without visiting the store, com