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Key specifications
- 13,300 lbs
- Towing Capacity
- 98 in
- Bed Length
- Regular Unleaded V-8
- Engine Type
- 385 hp 475 hp 430 hp
- Horsepower
- 430 @ 3800
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 385 @ 5750
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 6.2 L/379
- Displacement
- Regular Unleaded V-8
- Engine Type
- Rigid Axle
- Axle Type - Rear
- Independent
- Axle Type - Front
- Leaf
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Other
- Suspension Type - Front
- 10,000 lbs
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
- 0 lbs
- Total Option Weight
- 5,677 lbs
- Curb Weight
- 10,590 lbs
- Gross Axle Weight Rating
- Standard
- Stability Control
- Standard
- Backup Camera
- 157
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 650
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- N/A
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- 14 in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- 14 in
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Engine
430 @ 3800 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
385 @ 5750 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
6.2 L/379 Displacement
Regular Unleaded V-8 Engine Type
Suspension
Rigid Axle Axle Type - Rear
Independent Axle Type - Front
Leaf Suspension Type - Rear
Other Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
10,000 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs Total Option Weight
5,677 lbs Curb Weight
10,590 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
34 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13,300 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
3,325 lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
13,300 lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,330 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
13,300 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
19,500 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
4,323 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
4,323 lbs As Spec'd Payload
5,677 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs Option Weight - Front
2,398 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
3,279 lbs Curb Weight - Front
5,677 lbs Base Curb Weight
Safety
Standard Stability Control
Standard Backup Camera
Electrical
157 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
650 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
14 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
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Safety review
Based on the 2021 Ford F-250 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Overall rating
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4/5
- Combined side rating front seat
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
-
4/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
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4/5
- Overall side crash rating
-
5/5
- Rollover rating
-
4/5
- Side barrier rating
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
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5/5
19.1%
Risk of rollover
- Side pole rating driver front seat
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5/5
19.1%
Risk of rollover
Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection
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FAQ
What trim levels are available for the 2021 Ford F-250?
The 2021 Ford F-250 is available in 6 trim levels:
- King Ranch (4 styles)
- LARIAT (8 styles)
- Limited (2 styles)
- Platinum (2 styles)
- XL (10 styles)
- XLT (10 styles)
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Is the 2021 Ford F-250 reliable?
The 2021 Ford F-250 has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2021 Ford F-250 owners.
Is the 2021 Ford F-250 a good Truck?
Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2021 Ford F-250. 85.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.
- Comfort: 4.4
- Interior: 4.6
- Performance: 4.5
- Value: 4.1
- Exterior: 4.8
- Reliability: 4.5
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