2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty
XLT 4X2
What the XLT adds over the XL
| Spec | XL | XLT |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 6455 lbs | 6871 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5697 lbs | 6041 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in | 9.9 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 10000 lbs | 10100 lbs |
| Overall height | 78.9 in | 79.3 in |
| Overall length | 231.8 in | 238.2 in |
| Passenger seating capacity | 3 | 5 |
| Payload capacity | 4240 lbs | 3973 lbs |
| Tire size | LT245/75R17E | LT275/65R18E |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 49.1 ft | 56 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | Aluminum |
| Wheelbase | 141.5 in | 147.8 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 8-way power driver seat (four-way power-adjustable track, two-way power recline and two-way power lumbar), Floor covering – color-coordinated, full carpet, Floor mats – color-coordinated carpet, Halogen Fog Lamps, Privacy Glass (rear backlight on all cabs; 2nd Row rear-seat windows on SuperCab and Crew Cab), Pro Power Onboard™ – 400 W, Trailer Brake Controller (incl. Smart Trailer Tow Connector)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 363 mm |
| Front brake type | Sliding-caliper dual-piston vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 363 mm |
| Rear brake type | Sliding-caliper dual-piston vented disc |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Ford Connectivity Package |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 9.9 in |
| Overall height | 79.3 in |
| Overall length | 238.2 in |
| Overall width | 80 in |
| Wheelbase | 147.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 6637 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential multi-port electronic |
| Engine type (full description) | 6.8L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gas |
| Valve configuration | 2 valves per cylinder, pushrod OHV |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 405 hp |
| Torque | 445 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 34 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.3 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 43.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 33.5 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 66.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 66.1 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Hydraulic power-assisted recirculating ball |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 56 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent twin I-beam with coil springs and shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle with leaf springs |
Tires
| Tire size | LT275/65R18E |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 6871 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 6041 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 10100 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 3973 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety12 std · 6 opt
- Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Detection optional
- 360-Degree Camera optional
- Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Forward Collision Warning optional
- Driver and Passenger frontal and side airbag/curtain
- Safety Canopy® System (incl. side-curtain airbags)
- Trailer Sway Control and Hill Start Assist
- Rear Parking Sensors optional
- AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
- Automatic High Beam
- Engine Only Traction Control (DRW only) / AdvanceTrac® with RSC®
- Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation)
- Four-Wheel Disc Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) – Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®)/Traction Control/Trailer Sway Control
- Hill Start Assist
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
- Hill Descent Control™ (FX4 Off-Road Package) optional
- Reverse Brake Assist optional
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System
Infotainment9 std · 2 opt
- 911 Assist®
- Ford app – Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle
- Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot (Ford Connectivity Package)
- Ford app – Locate parked vehicle
- 5G Modem
- AM/FM stereo MP3 player (four (4) speakers with Regular Cab, six (6) with SuperCab and Crew Cab)
- Ford Connectivity Package (1-year included) – Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot (XL/XLT); adds Connected Navigation, Audio/Video Streaming, Voice Assistant, Entertainment (Lariat+)
- SYNC® 4 – 8" Center Display, Wireless Phone Connection, Cloud Connected, AppLink® w/App Catalog, 911 Assist®, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility, Digital Owner's Manual
- Steering wheel – includes redundant audio and SYNC® controls
- Ford Connectivity Package (One-time purchase – 7 years) (94D) optional
- SiriusXM with 360L (3-year plan) (52E) optional
Convenience4 std · 4 opt
- Autolock, Auto unlock, Rainlamp Wiper Activated Headlamps
- Power Equipment Group – 1st row windows w/one-touch up/down, power 2nd row windows; power door-locks w/backlit switches & accessory delay; power tailgate lock
- Pro Power Onboard™ – 400 W
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Pro Power Onboard™ – 2 KW optional
- SecuriCode® Keyless Entry Keypad, Driver's Side (integrated into B-Pillar) optional
- SecuriCode® Wireless Keyless Entry Keypad, Driver's Side (DIO) optional
- Upfitter Switches (6), located in overhead console optional
Climate2 std · 1 opt
- Air conditioning – manual, single zone
- Cabin Air Particulate Filter
- Rapid-Heat Supplemental Cab Heater (6.7L Power Stroke® Diesel engine) optional
Seating2 std · 1 opt
- 8-way power driver seat (four-way power-adjustable track, two-way power recline and two-way power lumbar)
- Front Heated/Ventilated Seating optional
- Manual lumbar support, driver's side
Interior6 std · 2 opt
- 4.2" Cluster Display
- Mirror – rearview 11.5" day/night
- Carpet Delete (XLT & Lariat replaced w/black vinyl flooring) optional
- Interior Work Surface (requires 40/20/40 seat) optional
- 4.2" / 12" Cluster Display: includes menus for Gauge Setup, Trip Computer, Fuel Economy and Towing/Off-Road applications
- Floor mats – color-coordinated carpet
- Sun visors – color-coordinated cloth
- Floor covering – color-coordinated, full carpet
Exterior8 std · 4 opt
- Moonroof, Power (Twin Panel on Crew Cab; includes map lights and Moonroof switches) optional
- Center High-mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) – LED on Lariat, King Ranch® and Platinum
- Halogen Fog Lamps
- LED Roof Marker/Clearance Lamps (F-350 DRW/F-450)
- Manually telescoping/folding trailer tow with power/heated glass, heated convex spotter mirror, integrated clearance lamps/turn signals
- Mirrors – integrated clearance lamps/turn signals
- Privacy Glass (rear backlight on all cabs; 2nd Row rear-seat windows on SuperCab and Crew Cab)
- Quad beam halogen jewel effect Headlamps
- 6" Angular Bright Anodized Step Bar (F-350 DRW/F-450 standard on Lariat; optional on XLT Crew Cab) optional
- LED Fog Lamps optional
- Platform Running Boards optional
- AutoLamp (Auto On/Off Headlamps)
Powertrain6 std · 12 opt
- 4x2 Drivetrain
- 6.8L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gas Engine (Standard F-250/F-350)
- Electronic-Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) (4x4 only)
- Stationary Elevated Idle Control (SEIC)
- TorqShift® Ten-Speed Automatic with Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, Eco, Slippery Roads, Tow/Haul (6.7L Diesel)
- TorqShift®-G Ten-Speed Automatic with Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, Eco, Slippery Roads, Tow/Haul (6.8L Gas)
- 410 Amp Dual Alternator (250+160 Amp) optional
- 6.7L 4 Valve OHV Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel B20 (Optional all trims; Standard F-450) optional
- 7.3L 2V Gas DEVCT PFI NA V8 (Optional on select trims; Standard King Ranch®/Platinum) optional
- Dual Battery (Dual AGM 68 AH) optional
- Engine Block Heater (Incl. grille cover) optional
- Operator Commanded Regeneration (OCR) (6.7L Power Stroke® Diesel engine only) optional
- Programmable Engine Idle Shutdown Timer (86K) optional
- Rear Electronic Locking Differential optional
- Rock Crawl Mode (Tremor Off-Road Package) optional
- Trail Control Mode (Tremor Off-Road Package) optional
- Trail Turn Assist (Tremor Off-Road Package) optional
- Transmission Power Take-Off Provision optional
Chassis0 std · 1 opt
- F-250 Greater than 10K GVWR Package optional
Cargo3 std · 3 opt
- 2.5" Built Ford Tough® Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Trailer Brake Controller (incl. Smart Trailer Tow Connector)
- Trailer Tow Package – 7-wire harness w/relays & 7/4 pin connector
- 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Prep Package optional
- On-Board Scales & Smart Hitch optional
- Tough Bed® (spray-in bedliner; includes tailgate-Guard, black box bed tie-down hooks and black bed attachment bolts) optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 F-250 Super Duty. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the XLT
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT add over the XL?
Against the XL, 7 features become standard that the XL does not and 13 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.