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2017 Ford F-250: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Ford F-250 is fully redesigned, led by a stronger fully boxed steel frame and a lighter aluminum-alloy body. It also gets larger cabs, a new interior, revised engines, and a major expansion of towing and driver-assistance technology.
About the 2017 Ford F-250
4th generation Super Duty (2017-2022), first year of the redesign.
Ford positions the 2017 F-250 as a heavy-duty pickup for people who tow, haul, and work hard, but who also want a truck that is easier to live with day to day. The core pitch is “toughest, smartest, most capable”: stronger structure, serious towing hardware, and useful technology that helps with trailers, cargo, and long days on the road. Compared with rivals, Ford leans heavily on towing confidence, broad trim choice, and upscale cabin options.
The XL remains the straightforward job-site truck, while the XLT adds everyday conveniences such as a rearview camera, cargo-management hardware, and an integrated trailer brake controller. Lariat brings leather, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while King Ranch and Platinum add richer cabins, advanced lighting, and more driver-assistance features.
What changed, by category
Structural
The redesigned F-250 gets a fully boxed frame made with more than 95% high-strength steel, an aluminum-alloy body, and larger cabs. Rear legroom increases across the cab lineup.
Powertrain
The revised 6.7-liter diesel rises from 860 to 925 lb-ft of torque, while the flexible-fuel gas engine rises from 405 to 430 lb-ft. Gas-powered F-250 models also get a new six-speed automatic transmission setup. Maximum diesel towing increases from 14,000 to 21,000 pounds.
Styling
The exterior and cabin are fully redesigned. The interior has a more modern control layout, new storage solutions, and more room.
Safety
Headlights that turn on with the windshield wipers become standard across the lineup. The XLT gains a standard rearview camera, while Platinum adds blind-spot monitoring that covers a trailer, rear cross-traffic alert, and LED headlights.
Tech
Towing and cabin technology expands substantially. Lariat gets a standard 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, XLT adds an integrated trailer brake controller and cargo-management system, and Platinum adds adaptive steering.
2017 Ford F-250 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.2 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.2 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel. 6.7L / V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.2 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.2 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.2 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd SelShft & TorqShft / Auto, 6-Spd TorqShft / Auto HD 6-Spd SelShft-G | Auto, 6-Spd SelShft & TorqShift / Auto, 6-Spd TorqShft / Auto HD 6-Spd SelShft-G | Auto, 6-Spd SelShft & TorqShift / Auto, 6-Spd TorqShft | Auto, 6-Spd TorqShft | Auto, 6-Spd TorqShft |
| Drivetrain | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Diesel |
| Horsepower | 385–440 hp | 385–440 hp | 385–440 hp | 385–440 hp | 385–440 hp |
| Torque | 430–925 lb-ft | 430–925 lb-ft | 430–925 lb-ft | 430–925 lb-ft | 430–925 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 21000 lb | 21000 lb | 21000 lb | 21000 lb | 21000 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5–43.6 in | 33.5–43.6 in | 33.5–43.6 in | 43.6 in | 43.6 in |
| Seats | 3–6 | 3–6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Cruise Control | |||||
| Inflatable Seat Belts | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| LED Tail Lights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Mirrors | |||||
| Power Side Steps | |||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||
| Side Steps | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Cooled Seats | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Memory Pedals | |||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Power Locks | |||||
| Power Windows | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Ford F-250 a full redesign?
Yes. The 2017 F-250 starts a new Super Duty generation with a fully boxed high-strength-steel frame, an aluminum-alloy body, larger cabs, and a completely redesigned interior.
How is the 2017 Ford F-250 different from the 2016 model?
The 2017 F-250 is substantially different from the 2016 truck. Its new structure, roomier cabs, revised engines, updated transmission setup, modernized interior, and expanded towing technology make this a major generational change rather than a light update.
Did the 2017 Ford F-250 diesel become stronger?
Yes. The 2017 F-250’s revised 6.7-liter diesel increases from 860 to 925 lb-ft of torque, and its maximum towing figure rises from 14,000 to 21,000 pounds.
Does the 2017 Ford F-250 have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes, on the Lariat trim. Its standard SYNC 3 touchscreen system has an 8-inch display, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
Is the 2017 Ford F-250 a meaningful upgrade over the 2016 model?
Yes, especially for shoppers who value towing capability, cabin space, and modern technology. The 2017 truck is a full redesign with a new frame and body, stronger engines, larger cabs, and more advanced towing and driver-assistance equipment.
2017 Ford F-250 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Ford F-250.
4.3
2017 Ford F-250
(532 reviews)
“Towing is good. Look is great. Handling is okay. Interior is okay based on options. Maintenance is unknown.”
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