When the ultra-popular, half-ton Ford F-150 can’t meet one’s towing demands, the Ford F-Super Series comes to the play. The first step in the range is the three-quarter-ton F-250 and it will provide high towing ratings which exceed 18, 000 pounds and without of the dual-rear-wheel setup. The truck comes with two proven V-8 engines and for the best towing it offers the Power Stroke Turbodiesel as the solution.
Ford redesigned the Super Duty Series for the 2017 model year and the 2019 Ford F-250 Diesel and the rest of the offer comes with several modifications. The changes will include the new Sport Package with the 20-inch wheels, dark exterior accents, and new sound system but all charges are associated with Lariat trim. The diesel engine will be standard on the top Limited trim and available on others.
2019 Ford F-250 Diesel: Design
The 2019 Ford F-250 Diesel is a highly-capable and modern-looking pickup truck. Ford introduced the aluminum-intensive body structure and upgraded, high-tensile-steel-intensive chassis for the last redesign and the truck is now more capable than ever while weights less.
The truck also looks modern and the styling elements are similar to the best-selling F-150. The truck gets attention with the two-bar design grille, C-shaped headlights, sculpted fenders and crisp body lines. Each trim gets unique exterior elements with the black or chrome finishes while the bumpers also come with the black, chrome or body color treatment.
For the new model year, Ford adds lariat Sport package with the dark themed exterior, 20-inch wheels, running boards, etc.
Interior, equipment:
Interior returns with the familiar design and available with the latest in-car technologies. The most of the comfort buyers will get from the crew-cab body style while all versions will have supportive seats. Still, upper grades will add more comfort-oriented features, upgraded upholstery, and even multicontour seats.
There will also be several versions of the Sync infotainment system. The XLT trim will start with the 4.2-information display and Sync system while from the Lariat version the Sync 3 system is available with the 8-inch center display.
The model will also come equipped with the modern crash avoidance technologies and they will be available in the upper grades. There will be a surround-view system, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, etc.
2019 Ford F-250 Diesel: Powertrain, Towing
On the performance front, the 2019 Ford F-250 Diesel will come with the tried and proven V-8 Power Stroke Turbo Diesel engine. The engine is a pair with the heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission while Ford is also working on the 10-speed heavy-duty automatic which could appear in the 2020 model.
A 6.2-liter V-8 Diesel makes 485 horsepower and impressive torque of 935 lb-ft. The engine has unique inverse-flow design and exhaust brake function. With this engine under the hood, the model cat tow up to 18, 600 pounds. The payload maximum is at 4, 200 pounds.
2019 Ford F-250 Diesel: Availability, Price
The 2019 Ford F-250 Diesel will keep the price close to the current range. The engine is standard in the Limited version and it costs from $80, 240. It comes as an option in other trims and the price starts from high-30k.
