At Jim Burke Ford, we get this question all the time: “What’s the ground clearance on an F-250?” The honest, dealership-grade answer is that F-250 ground clearance is not one single number. It changes based on drivetrain (4×2 vs 4×4), wheelbase (short vs long), cab/bed configuration, tire size, and off-road packages like Tremor. Ford also uses the term “minimum running ground clearance” in its official specs, which is the most useful baseline when you’re comparing model years and configurations.

Below is a model-year-by-model-year guide, grouped wherever specs match across multiple years, starting with the newest trucks first.

2026 Ford F-250 Ground Clearance

For 2026, Ford publishes “minimum running ground clearance” for F-250 SRW configurations. Depending on the configuration, the minimum running ground clearance ranges from 9.2 inches up to 10.2 inches across the listed combinations.

If you’re shopping specifically for off-road capability, Ford also calls out Tremor-related capability details on the Super Duty page, including a ground-clearance figure tied to that off-road setup.

2025 Ford F-250 Ground Clearance

Ford’s 2025 Super Duty model specs list the same style of “minimum running ground clearance” measurements for F-250 SRW builds, again spanning 9.2 inches to 10.2 inches depending on configuration. In other words, you’ll see the lower end on certain setups and the higher end on others, which is exactly why we always match your intended use (jobsite, towing, trails, beach driving) to the right configuration.

2024 Ford F-250 Ground Clearance

For 2024, published specs commonly show a minimum ground clearance figure of 9.2 inches, and other references break it down by cab/wheelbase with figures that align with the 9.7–10.2-inch range for certain configurations. In real-world terms, 2024 sits in the same practical clearance neighborhood as the newest trucks, but your exact number depends on how the truck is built.

2023 Ford F-250 Ground Clearance

For 2023, Ford’s technical specifications list “minimum running ground clearance” for F-250 SRW configurations spanning 9.2 inches up to 10.2 inches depending on the combination. When customers ask us “what’s the ground clearance,” this is the spec table we’re matching against your exact cab/bed/drivetrain build.

2022–2020 Ford F-250 Ground Clearance

For 2020–2022, Ford Super Duty documentation shows minimum ground clearance for F-250 SRW at 8.7 inches (4×2) and 8.5 inches (4×4) in the published ground-clearance table. That’s the baseline you’ll see repeated across those years in factory-style spec resources.

2019–2017 Ford F-250 Ground Clearance

For 2017–2019, published vehicle specs commonly show ground clearance around 8.2 inches on many configurations (you’ll sometimes see 8.5 inches listed on certain trims/configurations as well). If you’re comparing a 2017–2019 truck to a 2020–2022, the jump is modest on paper, but tires, suspension, and package content can still change how the truck behaves on uneven terrain.

2016–2011 Ford F-250 Ground Clearance

For 2011–2016, a widely published spec figure is 8.1 inches of ground clearance for many configurations. That number shows up consistently across multiple year-specific listings and is a solid rule of thumb when you’re comparing trucks in this range.

2010–2008 Ford F-250 Ground Clearance

In the 2008–2010 range, you’ll see more spread because different drivetrains and trims list differently, but common published minimum ground clearance figures cluster around:

• 2008: about 7.8 inches (commonly listed)

• 2009: commonly listed around 7.8–7.9 inches depending on configuration/source

• 2010: commonly listed around 7.0 inches on certain configurations

This is a great example of why we treat ground clearance as a configuration-specific spec, not just a “model-year” spec.

2007–2006 Ford F-250 Ground Clearance

For 2006 and 2007, published specs commonly list ground clearance at 8.5 inches for many configurations.

2005–2003 Ford F-250 Ground Clearance

For 2003–2005, published ground clearance commonly appears around 8.3 inches (with some listings varying by configuration).

2002 Ford F-250 Ground Clearance

For 2002, published specs commonly list ground clearance around 8.3 inches.

2001 Ford F-250 Ground Clearance

For 2001, published specs commonly list ground clearance around 8.1 inches for the listed configuration(s).

2000 Ford F-250 Ground Clearance

For 2000, published ground clearance figures vary by configuration and source, with some listings showing 8.1 inches and others listing 7.0 inches for specific setups. This is one of those years where the only correct answer is: match the exact cab/drivetrain and measure or verify against the specific spec sheet for the build.

1999 Ford F-250 Ground Clearance

For 1999 (the first Super Duty F-250 model year), published specs commonly list ground clearance around 8.3 inches for the listed configuration.

1953–1998 Ford F-250 Ground Clearance

Before the 1999 Super Duty era, “F-250” covers multiple generations of Ford trucks where published ground-clearance reporting is not consistently standardized across model years, trims, and suspension/tire packages the way modern spec guides present it. If you’re buying or restoring a pre-1999 F-250 and need an authoritative clearance number for trail planning, ramps, or accessory fitment, the most reliable approach is to verify against original year-specific documentation for that exact truck configuration (or measure at the lowest point, as-built).

Quick Expert Notes We Share With F-250 Shoppers

Ground clearance is only part of capability. Approach angle, breakover, and departure angle matter just as much once you’re on ruts, washouts, and steep transitions, and Ford publishes those alongside clearance in modern spec tables.

Also, “minimum running ground clearance” is a baseline. Larger tires, certain wheel/axle setups, and off-road packages can change the effective real-world clearance you experience, which is why we always talk through use-case first and then match you to the right build.

Conclusion

The Ford F-250 has stayed true to its heavy-duty mission across decades, but ground clearance has evolved meaningfully across the Super Duty era. The newest trucks (2023–2026) commonly publish minimum running ground clearance figures spanning roughly 9.2–10.2 inches depending on configuration, while 2020–2022 commonly list 8.7/8.5 inches and many 2011–2016 listings cluster around 8.1 inches.

If you tell us how you drive your truck (towing vs jobsite vs off-road vs daily), we can point you to the exact F-250 configuration that matches your clearance needs, instead of guessing from a single headline number.