2016
Ford F-250
Starts at:
$32,385

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Notable features
Gas or diesel power
Turbo-diesel V-8 rated at 440 hp, 860 pounds-feet of torque
31,200-pound towing capacity available (F-450)
Choice of three cabs and two beds
RWD or 4WD
The good & the bad
The good
High-output diesel engine available for all Super Duty models
Steering ease
Impressive driver information system
Diesel fuel economy
Range of trim levels
The bad
Manual transmission not offered
Ride quality, especially F-450
Exhaust brake not as good as competitors'
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Safety review
Based on the 2016 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
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5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
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3/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
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3/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
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3/5
- Overall side crash rating
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5/5
- Rollover rating
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4/5
- Side barrier rating
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5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
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5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
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3/5
19.1%
Risk of rollover
- Side pole rating driver front seat
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3/5
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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Insane SPE and EZ LYNK, 30-200hp 5 position switch
I bought mine new in 2016. 128k and deleted at 60k. The increase in power has been astronomical. Unrivaled power and reliability. 30 - 200 hp boost on a 5 position selector switch. It rides like a f-250 should. The more weight on it the smoother the ride. The heated/cooled seats are fantastic. I have 6 foot plus children and
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
This truck is everything I wanted plus some
The f250 I purchased has everything I need and beyond at a great price and professional services. They delivered it to my doorstep. And it looked perfect
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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FAQ
What trim levels are available for the 2016 Ford F-250?
The 2016 Ford F-250 is available in 5 trim levels:
- King Ranch (4 styles)
- Lariat (8 styles)
- Platinum (2 styles)
- XL (10 styles)
- XLT (10 styles)
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2016 Ford F-250?
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Is the 2016 Ford F-250 reliable?
The 2016 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 2016 Ford F-250 owners.
Is the 2016 Ford F-250 a good Truck?
Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Ford F-250. 85.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.
- Comfort: 4.6
- Interior: 4.7
- Performance: 4.6
- Value: 4.3
- Exterior: 4.7
- Reliability: 4.5
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