Ford F250 Custom
Built: 1973-1979 · Series: F250
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Ford F250 – collective page of the F-250 pickup from the F-Series/Super Duty line: exclusively V8 engines from 3,600 to 7,600 cm³, gross weights up to 3,500 kg, cab variants from standard to Crew Cab
This page gathers versions of the Ford F-250, the heavier-duty step within the American F-Series. Since the 1990s the F-250 has been marketed together with the F-350 and F-450 under the Super Duty name and is used in the US for towing, construction-site work and as a tow vehicle for recreational trailers. The model list shows the range of body variants from the two-door standard cab through the extended Supercab to the four-door Crew Cab, together with trim lines such as XLT and Lariat and the rugged Custom specification.
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The register lists 36 versions here, exclusively with V8 engines of 3,600 to 7,600 cm³, kerb weights of 1,909 to 3,200 kg, gross vehicle weights of 2,970 to 3,500 kg, lengths of 5,370 to 6,070 mm and widths of 1,970 to 2,400 mm.
In the US the F-250 competes with the Chevrolet/GMC 2500 and the Dodge/Ram 2500 in the segment of heavy pickups for towing and construction work, and is rarer outside North America but sought after as an imported and collector's vehicle. The V8 engines range from carburettor and early fuel-injected versions to the Power Stroke diesel, which made the F-250 suitable for sustained heavy-duty work.
On imported examples it is worth checking the frame for corrosion, especially at the spring mounts and around the tow hitch, and the condition of the load bed. On the diesel engines, the injection pump, turbocharger and cylinder head gaskets are known wear points, while the petrol V8s should be checked for carburettor or early injection condition and the ignition system. Spare parts are readily obtainable through American import trade and specialist pickup workshops in Europe.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford F250, Ford (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 197 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 6,400 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,070 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,010 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,380 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,305 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,401 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 3correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 85.5 kW/t (197 kW / 2.3 t)
Stronger than 98% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford F250 Custom have?
The Ford F250 Custom delivers 197 kW.
How much does the Ford F250 Custom weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,305 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford F250 Custom?
3,401 kg.
What engine does the Ford F250 Custom have?
8 cylinders, 6,400 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Ford F250 Custom?
6,070 mm × 2,010 mm.
When was the Ford F250 Custom built?
Production years: 1973-1979.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 13 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
F-250 2WD
F-250 HD
F-250 LARIAT
F-250 SD HARLEY DAVIDSON
F-250 SUPERDUTY
F-250 Styleside
F250 2WD
F250 2WD RANGER
F250 4X2
F250 CAMPER SPACIAL
F250 CAMPER SPECIAL
F250 CUSTOM CAB
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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