2021 Ford F-250 Review

Collection of Impressive Motors

You're going to have a lot of decisions to make when crafting the exact 2021 Ford F-250 you want. It all begins with the performance. A trio of engine options can be fitted under the hood of the F-250, giving you the chance to conform the truck to your day-to-day needs.

The 7.3L V8 is a splendid option, making 430 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque. The 6.2L V8 is another choice and has similar outputs, measuring 385 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque.

Finally, there's a diesel 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 that significantly ramps up the power, reaching 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque. For the transmission, it's either a 6-speed automatic or 10-speed automatic.

Trim Levels & Bed Lengths

The next decisions you'll have to make for your Ford F-250 revolve around the size of the truck and the trim level.

First, you can select from a Regular Cab, SuperCab, or Crew Cab format. You can also determine the length of the bed, which will alter the overall length of the truck.

For example, the Crew Cab comes solely in an 8-foot bed design, which makes the wheelbase of the truck 141.6 inches. For the SuperCab, the 8-foot bed gives the truck a 164.2-inch wheelbase, while the smaller 6.75-foot bed results in a 148-inch wheelbase. Finally, the Crew Cab offers an 8-foot bed with a 176-inch wheelbase and a 6.75-foot bed with a 159.8-inch wheelbase.

As for the trim levels, the XL is the standard offering, followed by the XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited.

Maximum Towing & Payload

It's impossible to properly review a 2021 Ford F-250-or, really, any Ford Super Duty truck-without diving into the towing and payload capabilities.

For the F-250, you can expect as much as 20,000 pounds of conventional towing capacity when properly equipped. For payload, the maximum figure is an impressive 4,260 pounds when properly equipped.