What's New in the 2020 Ford F450?
Ford updated its 6.7L Power Stroke tubodiesel V8 while adding the all-new 7.3L gas V8. Both available engines use the all-new 10-speed automatic transmission. A new off-road package called Tremor is available on all trim levels with the two above named engines. Trailer Reverse Guidance with Pro Trailer Assist is also available, as is wireless phone charging. Standard on all models is 4G LTE Wi-Fi capability. Beginning with the XLT, upper trims come standard with Ford Co-Pilot360, including lane-keeping alert, blind spot alert, Precollision Assist with emergency braking and high-beam assist. Plus, the F250, the F350 and the F450 all get a new face. See the 2020 Ford F250 models for sale near you or See the 2020 Ford F350 models for sale near you or See the 2020 Ford F450 models for sale near you
Which F450 is the Best?
Heavy-duty trucks, including the 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty, are purpose built. That purpose is hard work. Unless you need to haul huge payloads or pull heavier-than-normal trailers, the extra cash required to play within the HD class is wasted. Granted, the Tremor Off-Road Package dials up the off-road capability, but, again, you can find similar capability in more-affordable vehicles, as well. If you actually need the extra capability of an HD truck, check out the maximum capacities of the F250, the F350 and the F450 for the towing and payload numbers you need. Whichever you pick, we like the XLT trim. It offers plenty of standard equipment without the prices getting into the nose-bleed range. Find a Ford F250 for sale or Find a Ford F350 for sale or Find a Ford F450 for sale
How Much Does a 2020 Ford F450 Cost?
Pricing out a truck requires a lot of decision-making. Truck buyers are typically faced with picking an engine, cab configuration, the number of drive wheels, cargo-box lengths, wheelbase lengths and on and on and on. With the F350 and the F450, you even need to decide between having one or two wheels on each side of the rear axle. The F-Series Super Duty is available in six grades: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited. The prices listed are for the base model for the respective version (F250, F350 and the F450 within each trim level). 4WD is optional on all models and trims. All prices include the $1,595 factory destination charge.
The entry-level XL (F250 $35,300; F350 $36,815; F450 $51,475) includes as standard 17-in painted steel wheels (F450 gets 19.5-in wheels), halogen headlamps, high-beam assist, six airbags, manual telescoping outboard mirrors, manual climate control with air conditioning, two instrument panel-mounted power points, a rearview camera, a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, manual door locks and windows, Ford Pass Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi capability, a 4-speaker (Regular Cab) or 6-speaker (Super Cab and Crew Cab) audio system, Ford Sync systems interface, Bluetooth connectivity, 40/20/40 split front bench seat, vinyl seating, hill-start assist and AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control.
Building on or replacing XL equipment, the XLT (F250 $40,080; F350 $41,605; F450 $57,250) provides 18-in aluminum wheels, a power tailgate lock, BoxLink with lockable tie-down cleats, rear privacy glass, cruise control, 4.2-in instrument cluster, 100-volt powerpoint, Ford Co-Pilot360, lockable under-seat storage box (Crew Cab), upgraded audio system with seven speakers (Regular Cab) and seven speakers (Super Cab and Crew Cab), navigation system, Ford Sync 3 systems interface, cloth seats, power windows, door locks and outboard mirrors, and remote keyless entry.
The Lariat (F250 $48,195; F350 $49,715; F450 $68,245) additions and replacements include upgraded 18-in aluminum wheels, halogen fog lamps, heated power-folding outboard mirrors, rear power-sliding window, dual-zone automatic climate control, 8-in instrument cluster, two power points for rear-seat use, self-dimming rearview mirror, rear parking sensors, leather-wrapped steering wheel, upgraded 10-speaker B&O Premium audio system, front bucket seats with leather and 10-way power-adjustable driver/front-passenger seats.
The King Ranch (F250 $60,595; F350 $62,115; F450 $78,310) additions and replacements include a rear-bumper step, LED cargo-box lighting, memory outboard mirrors, remote tailgate release, power-adjustable pedals with memory, heated/cooled front seats, wireless phone charging, Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System with 360-degree camera, remote start, unique King Ranch interior, heated steering wheel, rain-sensing windshield wipers with de-icer, backup camera with trailer-reverse guidance and the Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System with Pro Trailer Backup Assist Package.
Moving up to Platinum (F250 $67,490; F350 $67,500; F450 $82,020) removes the power-adjustable pedals but adds 20-in aluminum wheels, power-deployable running boards, LED fog lamps, Quad-Dual beam LED head lamps, tailgate step, adaptive cruise control with collision warning with brake support, adaptive steering, upgraded leather seating and rear heated seats (Crew Cab).
At the top of the lineup, Limited (F250 $85,195; F350 $86,370; F450 $92,125) additions or upgrades are two-tone leather seating, power moonroof, power-adjustable pedals and upfitter switches.
Many standard features on upper trims are also options on lower trims. Other features, such as a spray-in or drop-in bedliner, skid plates, stowable loading ramps, tonneau box cover, console vault and a backup alarm are options across all F-Series Super Duty trucks.