2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty

　　

2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　If Ford knows how to do anything, it's build a terrific pickup truck. That describes the 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty, which offers class-leading towing and payload ratings combined with an array of trim levels, cab styles and powertrain choices. Whether you need a basic work truck, a loaded luxury truck or a capable off-roading truck, the F-250 Super Duty delivers.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　Not Available  for F-250 Super Duty XL

　　F-250 Super Duty XL

　　XL 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $39,445 MSRPXL 4dr SuperCab SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $41,780 MSRPXL 4dr SuperCab LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $41,980 MSRPXL 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $42,235 MSRPXL 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $43,035 MSRPXL 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $43,235 MSRPXL 4dr SuperCab 4WD SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $44,570 MSRPXL 4dr SuperCab 4WD LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $44,780 MSRPXL 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $45,835 MSRPXL 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $46,045 MSRPXLT 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $44,470 MSRPXLT 4dr SuperCab SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $47,115 MSRPXLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $47,270 MSRPXLT 4dr SuperCab LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $47,315 MSRPXLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $48,880 MSRPXLT 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $49,080 MSRPXLT 4dr SuperCab 4WD SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $49,920 MSRPXLT 4dr SuperCab 4WD LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $50,120 MSRPXLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $51,675 MSRPXLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $51,880 MSRPLariat 4dr SuperCab SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $52,855 MSRPLariat 4dr SuperCab LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $53,055 MSRPLariat 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $55,185 MSRPLariat 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $55,385 MSRPLariat 4dr SuperCab 4WD SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $56,045 MSRPLariat 4dr SuperCab 4WD LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $56,245 MSRPLariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $58,375 MSRPLariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) (Most Popular) - $58,575 MSRPKing Ranch 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $67,845 MSRPKing Ranch 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $68,045 MSRPPlatinum 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $71,160 MSRPPlatinum 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) - $71,360 MSRPLimited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.7L 8cyl Turbodiesel 10A) - $89,880 MSRPLimited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.7L 8cyl Turbodiesel 10A) - $90,080 MSRP

　　vs

　　$233/mo

　　Avg. Large Truck

　　For 2022, Ford improves the F-250 with a new Sync 4 infotainment system. Standard on most trim levels, Sync 4 includes a 12-inch touchscreen display, natural voice recognition technology, wireless smartphone integration, and connected services including navigation. Additionally, Ford makes four-wheel drive standard on half the F-250 lineup this year, and adds new XLT Black Appearance package and Lariat Sport Appearance packages to the options list.

　　Conventional towing capacity measures 20,000 pounds, while maximum gooseneck/fifth-wheel capacity is 22,800 pounds. Additionally, the F-250 Super Duty will carry up to 4,260 pounds of payload when it is properly equipped. Also, if you get the optional 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel V8 engine, know that it cranks out 1,050 lb-ft of torque starting at just 1,600 rpm.

　　Now that you're familiar with the numbers that matter, be sure to read our full Expert Rating of the 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty to learn more.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Good

　　7.7

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the F-250 Super Duty drive? Our F-250 crew-cab test truck had the optional diesel engine. It provides strong and smooth acceleration in just about any situation. There's a tiny bit of lag before the truck gets going, but the new 10-speed transmission shifts quickly.

　　Braking performance is disappointing, however. The brakes feel reasonably capable in typical conditions, but our truck took 153 feet to execute a panic stop from 60 mph, which is longer than average for the segment. The steering feels somewhat numb and inert, but the truck does track straight on the open road. This big Ford feels somewhat maneuverable, but there's no hiding its sheer bulk.

　　

Comfort

7.5/10

　　How comfortable is the F-250 Super Duty? If you have any heavy-duty pickup experience at all, the F-250 will seem sufficiently comfortable. It's not a benchmark by any means, but it does a decent job of keeping occupants happy. It's fairly quiet when it comes to wind and road noise, and the air-conditioning system has no trouble keeping the cabin cool.

　　It's hard to fault an F-250 for riding firmly when it's not carrying any load. Even though the overall feeling is agreeable enough, it's worth noting that the Ram 2500 is smoother-riding. The F-250's seats are what we're most lukewarm about. They're nicely adjustable and spacious, but the cushions — particularly the seat bottoms — feel flat and don't conform to an occupant's shape very well.

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