2026 Ford Super Duty Trim Levels Explained: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum | Jay Malone Ford

The 2026 Ford Super Duty® lineup at Jay Malone Ford spans five retail trims — XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch®, and Platinum® — each built around a different kind of buyer. Picking the right one comes down to how you actually use a heavy-duty truck: stripped-down work truck for fleet and contractor use, family-friendly XLT, comfort-focused Lariat for personal use, distinctive King Ranch luxury, or top-tier Platinum with Platinum Plus Package for the ultimate equipment level. This guide walks through every retail trim, what each one includes as standard, what packages and options matter most, and which one fits which buyer. The lineup also includes major appearance and capability packages — STX Appearance, Black Appearance, Chrome, FX4 Off-Road, and the Tremor Off-Road Package — that further customize each trim.

What’s standard on every 2026 Super Duty

Before walking through trim-by-trim differences, here’s what every 2026 retail Super Duty includes regardless of trim:

• Four-Wheel Disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
• Electronic-Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) on 4x4 configurations
• 10-Speed Automatic Transmission — TorqShift®-G with gas engines, TorqShift® with diesel engines
• Selectable Drive Modes including Tow/Haul
• 2.5" Built Ford Tough® Trailer Hitch Receiver
• Trailer Tow Package — 7-wire harness with relays, 7/4 pin connector
• Trailer Sway Control
• Manually telescoping/folding trailer tow mirrors with power/heated glass, heated convex spotter mirror, integrated clearance lamps and turn signals
• Daytime Running Lamps
• Solar-tinted glass
• Front box step and rear bumper step
• Removable tailgate with key lock
• Two front tow hooks
• “Three-Blink” lane change signal
• Cabin Air Particulate Filter
• Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) including Forward Collision Warning
• Automatic High Beam (XLT and higher)
• Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) — standard for 2026
• Ford Connectivity Package (1-year included from warranty start date)
• SiriusXM 3-month trial

In other words: even the XL is built with the same fundamental Super Duty capability — same engines available, same transmission, same towing hardware, same brakes. What separates the trims is comfort equipment, technology, exterior styling, interior materials, and which features come standard versus optional.

XL — the work-truck base

XL is the entry retail trim, built primarily for fleet, commercial, and contractor use. It strips away the comfort and styling features to deliver Super Duty capability at the most accessible price point. Don’t mistake “entry” for “limited” — the XL has the same engine choices, towing capability, and frame as the higher trims.

Standard on XL:

• 6.8L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gas engine (F-250/F-350)
• 6.7L 4V OHV Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel B20 (F-450 retail)
• TorqShift-G 10-speed automatic with Selectable Drive Modes (gas) / TorqShift 10-speed automatic (diesel)
• 4x2 standard / 4x4 available
• 17" Argent painted steel wheels (F-250/F-350 SRW) with painted hub covers/center ornaments
• 17" Argent painted steel wheels (F-350 DRW)
• 19.5" Forged Polished Aluminum wheels (F-450)
• Manual Locking Hubs (4x4)
• Spare tire, wheel, and carrier
• Black painted bumpers (front and rear)
• Black painted grille
• Front fender vents
• Black door and tailgate handles
• Cloth front high-series 40/20/40 split bench with center armrest, cupholder, and storage
• 8-way power driver seat
• Two-way adjustable driver/passenger headrests
• Color-coordinated cloth sun visors
• 4.2" Cluster Display: includes menus for Gauge Setup, Trip Computer, Fuel Economy, and Towing/Off-Road
• Manual single-zone air conditioning
• Black full-length vinyl floor covering
• Privacy glass — rear, fixed
• Door-trim — armrest/grab handle and reflector
• Auxiliary 12V powerpoints in instrument panel
• Operator Commanded Regeneration (OCR) on diesel models
• Splash Guards/Mud Flaps front (F-450)
• Intermittent windshield wipers
• Trailer Brake Controller (with Smart Trailer Tow Connector)
• Jack — 3-Ton mechanical (F-250/F-350 SRW), 4-Ton hydraulic (F-350 DRW/F-450)

NEW for 2026 on XL:

• SuperCab 148" Wheelbase now available — previously not offered on XL
• SecuriCode Wireless Keyless Entry Keypad now available as Dealer-Installed Option (DIO)

Worth knowing about XL:

• Heated front seats are NOT standard — available on higher trims
• Heated steering wheel is NOT available on XL
• Pro Power Onboard is NOT standard on XL — you’d need to step up to XLT or higher
• Engine options: 6.8L gas (standard), 7.3L gas (optional), 6.7L Power Stroke diesel (optional), 6.7L HO Power Stroke diesel (optional — restrictions apply)
• STX Appearance Package (option 17S) available — adds cosmetic upgrades. Now available on F-350 DRW for 2026 with updated content.
• XL Off-Road Package (option 17F) available on 4x4 pickups — adds off-road tuned shocks and other features
• Engine block heater available — standard on diesel engines

Best fit: fleet operations, commercial buyers, contractors who treat the truck as a tool, and budget-conscious personal-use buyers who want Super Duty capability without paying for leather and luxury equipment. The 6.8L gas with manual locking hubs and an XL trim level is the most affordable path to a real heavy-duty truck.

XLT — the volume retail trim

XLT is the volume retail trim — the level most personal-use Super Duty buyers end up at. It adds chrome styling, comfort features, and Pro Power Onboard 400W without crossing into Lariat-level pricing.

XLT includes everything in XL, plus:

• Bright chrome front and rear bumpers
• Bright chrome grille
• Halogen fog lamps
• 18" Sparkle Silver painted cast aluminum wheels with bright hub covers/center ornaments (F-250/F-350 SRW)
• Four pickup box tie-down plates
• Pro Power Onboard™ 400W — one (1) dash-mounted outlet and one (1) in rear console
• Air conditioning vents — black with chrome ring
• Door-trim with soft armrest, grab handle, power window/lock switches, molded upper applique and reflector (accent-color); front map pockets on Regular Cab and SuperCab; front and rear map pockets on Crew Cab
• Color-coordinated full carpet floor covering
• Color-coordinated carpet floor mats
• Color-coordinated cloth sun visors with covered mirrors
• Privacy glass with rear fixed window

NEW for 2026 on XLT:

• 4x2 now standard (4x4 available)
• LT 275/65Rx18E BSW A/S tires standard
• SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad (option 63B) now optional with XLT Premium Package
• XLT Premium Package no longer requires Black Appearance Package

Available packages on XLT:

• XLT Premium Package (17P) — adds LED headlamps, leather wrapped steering wheel, and additional comfort features. No longer requires Black Appearance Package for 2026.
• STX Appearance Package (17S) — cosmetic upgrades
• Black Appearance Package (17L) — murdered-out aesthetic with black exterior accents and 20-inch ebony black wheels
• Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) — full off-road conversion (requires 4x4, 7.3L gas or 6.7L diesel, Crew Cab)
• FX4 Off-Road Package (17X) — off-road shocks, skid plates, electronic locking diff (SRW)
• Snowplow Prep Package (473) — computer-selected snowplow springs, upgraded alternator, supplemental cab heater on diesel
• 360-Degree Camera Package (874) — available on XLT (requires Driver Assist Package on XL)
• Heavy-Duty Payload Package — available F-350
• Camper Package (471) — for slide-in camper use

Best fit: personal-use buyers, family ranches, weekend warriors, contractors who want some comfort and styling, and the buyer who wants real Super Duty capability without going Lariat. XLT is also the right starting point for buyers planning to add Tremor or FX4 packages — it’s the most affordable trim those packages are available on.

Lariat — the personal-use sweet spot

Lariat is where the Super Duty becomes a genuinely comfortable personal-use truck. Heated and ventilated leather, dual-zone climate, the 12-inch digital cluster, LED lighting throughout, full Co-Pilot360 standard equipment. For buyers who use the truck as a daily driver and family hauler in addition to work duty, Lariat is the sweet spot.

Lariat includes everything in XLT, plus:

• 6" Angular Bright Anodized step bar (F-350 DRW/F-450)
• Bright chrome grille (includes chrome inserts)
• Body-color door and tailgate handles
• LED Box Lighting (including LED Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp)
• Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
• Remote Tailgate Release
• 18" Bright Machined and Carbonized Gray Painted Aluminum wheels (F-250/F-350 SRW)
• 17" Forged Polished Aluminum wheels (F-350 DRW) with bright hub covers/center ornaments
• 12" Cluster Display: full-color digital with menus for Gauge Setup, Trip Computer, Fuel Economy, and Towing/Off-Road applications
• Ambient Lighting (fixed color)
• Air conditioning — Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC)
• Air conditioning vents — silver metallic with chrome ring
• Soft armrest grab handle, power window/lock switches and reflector; front and rear map pockets on Crew Cab
• Easy Entry Driver’s Seat with Memory
• Memory Power-Adjustable Pedals
• ActiveX™ Trimmed seats — 40/Console/40 configuration
• Front Heated and Ventilated Seating
• 8-way power driver and passenger seats with Memory
• Heated rear seats (40/console/40 seat on Crew Cab)
• Heated wrapped steering wheel with audio controls
• Color-coordinated cloth sun visors with covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• LED Reflector Headlamps
• Halogen Tail Lamps with LED Reverse Taillamps
• LED Foglamps
• Power-folding mirrors with Autofold, PowerScope® Telescoping, Power Glass Trailer Tow Mirrors with Heat, Turn Signal, Memory, High-Intensity LED Security Approach Lamps, Utility Lighting System (LED side-mirror spotlights and black skull caps)
• Electrochromic self-dimming rearview mirror
• 360-Degree Camera
• BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage
• Intersection Assist
• Reverse Brake Assist

Worth knowing about Lariat:

• 4x2 now standard for 2026 (4x4 available)
• LT 275/65Rx18E BSW A/S tires standard for 2026
• SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad (option 63B) optional
• F-250 Greater than 10K GVWR Package (68U) standard on Lariat
• Engine options: 6.8L gas (standard), 7.3L gas (optional), 6.7L Power Stroke diesel (optional), 6.7L HO Power Stroke diesel (optional)

Available packages on Lariat:

• Lariat Premium Package (96W) — NEW for 2026. Power-Sliding Glass with Defrost and Privacy Glass, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, Trailer Reverse Guidance, Platform Running Boards (18B), Lane Departure Warning. Included Co-Pilot360 features (Adaptive Cruise Control, Auto High Beam, BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage, Front Parking Sensors, Lane-Keeping System, Intersection Assist, Pre-Collision Assist with AEB).
• Lariat Ultimate Package (96U) — requires 40/console/40 seat AND Lariat Premium Package (96W). Not available with 6.8L gas engine. Adds 4-Way Adjustable Headrests, B&O® Unleashed Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with HD Radio (14 Speakers including subwoofer), Head-Up Display, Power Running Board, and Tailgate Step.
• Black Appearance Package (17L) — murdered-out aesthetic with body-color front/rear bumper, black painted grille surround, ebony black mirror caps, ebony black painted wheel ornaments, 20" Ebony Black High-Gloss Black Premium Painted Aluminum Wheels, LT275/65R 20E BSW A/T tires
• Chrome Package (17C) — available on Lariat 4x4. 6" angular bright anodized step bars, 20" Chrome PVD Aluminum Wheels (option 649), LT275/65Rx20E BSW A/T tires, chrome door handles, chrome exhaust tip, unique chrome mirror caps. Not available with Black Appearance Package.
• Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) — full off-road conversion
• FX4 Off-Road Package (17X) — off-road shocks and skid plates
• Snowplow Prep Package (473) — for snowplow installation
• Heavy-Duty Payload Package — available F-350

Best fit: the personal-use buyer who wants comfort, technology, and Super Duty capability all at once. Daily-driver heavy-duty truck buyers, families using the truck for both work and recreation, weekend RV haulers, and the customer cross-shopping a Lariat F-150 or Ram Laramie HD. Lariat with the Tremor Off-Road Package (option 17Y) is one of our most-popular configurations for buyers who want both luxury features and serious off-road capability.

King Ranch — Southwest luxury

King Ranch brings Southwest-themed luxury to the Super Duty. The 7.3L gas V8 becomes the standard engine (with diesel optional), the interior is wrapped in unique Kingsville Antique Affect leather, and the truck takes on a distinctive aesthetic that’s unlike anything else in the Ford lineup or the heavy-duty segment broadly.

King Ranch includes everything in Lariat, plus:

• 7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gas engine standard (TorqShift-G ten-speed automatic)
• F-250 Greater than 10K GVWR Package (68U) standard
• Unique King Ranch Kingsville Antique Affect leather seats — front 40/console/40 with matching 60/40 rear bench, locking under-seat storage, dual integrated cupholders in armrest, two outboard head restraints; second-row armrest
• Java interior color (with King Ranch unique trim treatments)
• Premium interior treatments throughout
• King Ranch badging and logo placement throughout
• Distinctive King Ranch styling cues exterior and interior

Worth knowing about King Ranch:

• Standard engine is the 7.3L gas (430 hp / 485 lb-ft Godzilla); 6.7L Power Stroke and 6.7L HO Power Stroke diesel optional
• Available 4x2 or 4x4
• Available Camper Package on King Ranch DRW only
• Marsh Gray two-tone paint available for 2026
• 360-Degree Camera Package standard

Available packages on King Ranch:

• Chrome Package (17C) — available on King Ranch (no separate two-tone paint when ordered)
• Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) — available on King Ranch with 4x4 and qualifying engine
• FX4 Off-Road Package (17X) on 4x4
• Snowplow Prep Package (473) for plow buyers

Best fit: the buyer who wants something distinctive in the heavy-duty market. King Ranch interiors are unlike anything else — the Kingsville Antique Affect leather, the Southwest aesthetic, the Java color treatment. Pair it with the standard 7.3L Godzilla engine and you’ve got luxury heavy-duty hauler. If “something different from a Ram Laramie Longhorn or Silverado HD High Country” matters to you, King Ranch delivers a unique aesthetic the others simply don’t match.

Platinum — flagship luxury Super Duty

Platinum is the flagship Super Duty trim — the most equipment, the most luxury features, and the foundation for the Platinum Plus Package which represents the maximum-equipment configuration in the entire lineup.

Platinum includes:

• 7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gas engine standard
• F-250 Greater than 10K GVWR Package (68U) standard
• Unique Platinum Multicontour Driver and Passenger Leather Seating Surfaces — 40/console/40 with second-row armrest
• Black Onyx or Black Onyx/Platinum Blue interior color options
• Premium leather, wood, and metal interior accents throughout
• Available twin-panel power moonroof
• Available head-up display
• Premium audio with B&O® Unleashed Sound System options
• Premium running boards

Worth knowing about Platinum:

• Standard engine is the 7.3L gas; 6.7L Power Stroke and 6.7L HO Power Stroke diesel optional
• Available 4x2 or 4x4
• Black Painted Roof option (90A) available for Platinum — new for 2026
• 360-Degree Camera Package standard
• Marsh Gray paint available for 2026 (with Tremor or Platinum Plus Package)

Available packages on Platinum:

• Platinum Plus Package (17W) — the flagship of the lineup. Requires 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel engine. Detailed below.
• Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) — full off-road conversion
• FX4 Off-Road Package (17X) — off-road shocks and skid plates
• Snowplow Prep Package (473) for plow buyers
• Camper Package (471) — on DRW configurations

Best fit: luxury Super Duty buyers who want maximum equipment without going King Ranch’s Southwestern aesthetic. Buyers who plan to add the Platinum Plus Package — which requires the HO Power Stroke and represents the maximum capability and luxury combination available in the lineup. Cross-shoppers from Ram Limited, Silverado HD High Country, or other flagship heavy-duty trucks.

Platinum Plus Package — the maximum-equipment configuration

The Platinum Plus Package (option 17W) represents the most-equipped Super Duty available. It requires the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel engine and turns the Platinum into a genuinely flagship-level truck.

Platinum Plus Package adds:

• Unique Satin Finish grille with Bright Chrome Inserts
• Satin Chrome door handles
• Satin Chrome tailgate applique
• 20" Bright Machined and Carbonized Gray High-Gloss Painted Aluminum Wheels
• Unique Smoked Truffle Interior Environment with Premium Venetian Leather Seats with French Stitching and Upgraded Perforated Seats
• Premium Suede Wrapped Pillars
• Premium Venetian Leather with applied French Stitching Door Panel
• Premium Leather Interior Grab Handles
• Upgraded Floor Mat Accents matching Premium Interior Theme
• Unique Split Center Console Armrest with Premium Wood Insert and Venetian Leather Wrapped Armrest Lid with Accent French Seam
• IP Topper — Premium Leather with Upgraded Microwelt application
• Unique Smoked Truffle Premium Luxury Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Illuminated Scuff Plates
• Max Recline 10-way power adjustable Driver and 8-way power adjustable Passenger seat
• Pro Power Onboard™ — 2 kW (the most in-vehicle power output in the segment)
• Six (6) Upfitter Switches for clean wiring of aftermarket equipment
• Twin-Panel Power Moonroof (option 63V)

Platinum Plus Experience services included:

• Premium Maintenance Plan — coverage up to 2 years or 25,000 miles
• Elite Welcome Call
• Welcome Package and Tribute Item
• Accessories Discount (90-day window)
• Ford Rewards Upgrade Tier
• 1:1 Texting with Ford Truck Expert

Bottom line on Platinum Plus: if you want the maximum capability AND maximum luxury combination available in a Super Duty, this is the configuration. The 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke (500 hp / 1,200 lb-ft), the 2 kW Pro Power Onboard, the six upfitter switches for serious upfitting, and the Smoked Truffle Premium interior — this is the heavy-duty truck flagship configuration.

Appearance and capability packages

Beyond the trim choice itself, the Super Duty offers significant package customization. The major packages worth knowing about:

STX Appearance Package (17S). Available on XL and (NEW for 2026) F-350 DRW with updated content. Adds cosmetic upgrades to differentiate the XL aesthetically while keeping the work-truck capability.

Black Appearance Package (17L). Available on XLT and Lariat. Murdered-out aesthetic. Includes 6" Ebony Black Angular Running Boards, 20" Ebony Black High-Gloss Black Premium Painted Aluminum Wheels, Front/Rear Ebony Black Wheel Ornaments, LT275/65R 20E BSW A/T tires, Black Ford Oval Logos front and rear, body-color front and rear bumper, Box Side Decal (4x4, FX4 or Tremor), Dark Fender Badge Ebony Black Fender Vent Surround (Lariat only), Black Painted Front Grille Surround, Ebony Black painted Mirror Caps (Lariat only), Rear Wheel Well Liners, Tough Bed (Spray-In Bedliner with Tailgate Guard).

Chrome Package (17C). Available on Lariat 4x4 and King Ranch. Adds 6" angular bright anodized step bars (Lariat only), 20" Chrome PVD Aluminum Wheels (649), LT275/65Rx20E BSW A/T tires (with chrome wheels), chrome door handles, chrome exhaust tip, unique chrome mirror caps, chrome front and rear bumpers (King Ranch). Not available with Black Appearance Package or two-tone King Ranch paint.

Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y). Available on XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum. Requires 4x4, 7.3L gas or 6.7L diesel engines, Crew Cab, and TorqShift Automatic Transmission. The most off-road-capable Super Duty package — 35" tires, electronic locking rear differential, off-road shocks, skid plates, Rock Crawl mode, Trail Control. Not available with 8′ Box, Dual Rear Wheel, Rear Stabilizer Bar, or TorqShift-G transmission.

FX4 Off-Road Package (17X). Available on all 4x4 Pickups. Includes Hill Descent Control, off-road specifically tuned front/rear shock absorbers, skid plates (transfer case and fuel tank), unique “FX4 Off-Road” box decal, electronic locking differential (SRW) or limited-slip rear axle (DRW), all-terrain tires (F-250/F-350) or 225/70Rx19.5G BSW Traction Tires (F-450). The FX4 is a less-aggressive alternative to the Tremor for buyers who want off-road capability without the 35" tires and modified suspension.

Snowplow Prep Package (473). Available on all 4x4 Pickups. Requires 4x4. Includes computer-selected snowplow springs, 190 Amp Alternator (gas) or 410 Amp Dual Alternator (diesel), Rapid-Heat Supplemental Cab Heater (diesel). Not available with Tremor Off-Road Package, Heavy-Service Front Suspension Package, or Heavy-Service Package for Pickup Box Delete.

Camper Package (471). Available on XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch (DRW only), Platinum (DRW). For slide-in camper installations. Includes extra heavy-service front springs (4x2). Not available with 20" wheels, Pickup Box Delete, or Tremor Off-Road Package.

360-Degree Camera Package (874). Optional on XL and XLT (requires Driver Assist Package on XL). Standard on Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum. Includes 360-Degree Camera (with Picture-in-Picture), Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Camera, Wired Aux Trailer Camera Compatibility, BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert with Trailer Coverage, LED Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp, Rear Parking Sensors, and Reverse Brake Assist.

Which 2026 Super Duty fits which buyer?

Some specific buyer profiles based on conversations on the Hutchinson sales floor:

The fleet operator or commercial buyer. XL F-250 4x4 with 6.8L gas. Most affordable Super Duty configuration. Add Snowplow Prep Package if running plows. Optional STX Appearance Package for some visual upgrade without leaving the XL pricing structure.

The contractor running tools and trailers. XLT 4x4 SuperCab or Crew Cab with 7.3L gas, Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, optional FX4 Off-Road Package for jobsite access. Pro Power Onboard 400W standard. The right combination of capability, comfort, and price.

The family ranch or small farm. Lariat 4x4 Crew Cab with 6.7L Power Stroke diesel. Heated leather, dual-zone climate, 12-inch digital cluster, full Co-Pilot360. Diesel for trailer hauling and long highway runs. The Lariat sweet spot for buyers who use the truck for both work and family duty.

The serious recreational tower. Lariat or Platinum F-350 SRW with 6.7L Power Stroke diesel. Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, Pro Trailer Backup Assist (Lariat Premium Package adds it; standard on Platinum). For larger campers or fifth-wheels, F-350 DRW.

The deer hunter / outdoorsman who wants real off-road capability. Lariat or Platinum 4x4 Crew Cab with Tremor Off-Road Package (option 17Y) and qualifying engine. 35" off-road tires, electronic locking rear differential, Rock Crawl mode, skid plates. The most off-road-capable Super Duty.

The horse trailer hauler. Lariat or King Ranch F-350 SRW or DRW with 6.7L Power Stroke diesel. Strong tow capacity and stability. King Ranch is a popular choice for showgrounds — the distinctive Southwestern aesthetic stands out at events.

The maximum-capability and maximum-luxury buyer. Platinum Plus Package on Platinum with the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel. 500 hp / 1,200 lb-ft, 2 kW Pro Power Onboard, six upfitter switches, twin-panel moonroof, Smoked Truffle premium interior. The flagship configuration of the entire 2026 Super Duty lineup.

The snowplow operator. XLT or Lariat 4x4 with Snowplow Prep Package. Computer-selected snowplow springs, upgraded alternator. For commercial plowing, XLT keeps cost down; for personal-use plowing of a long driveway, Lariat adds the comfort features.

The buyer cross-shopping the Silverado HD High Country, Ram Laramie Limited, or RAM 2500 Heavy Duty. Platinum or King Ranch. Both are flagship-level configurations with different visual languages. Our complete competitor comparison is coming soon and will be linked here when published.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between XL and XLT?

XLT adds chrome bumpers and grille (vs black painted on XL), halogen fog lamps, 18-inch Sparkle Silver painted cast aluminum wheels (vs 17-inch argent painted steel), Pro Power Onboard 400W (one dash outlet, one rear console), color-coordinated full carpet (vs black vinyl), color-coordinated cloth interior trim, and four pickup box tie-down plates. XLT is a meaningful step up from XL — the most popular retail trim for that reason. Both share the same engine options, transmission, and base capability.

Which trims have the High-Output Power Stroke diesel?

The 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke (500 hp / 1,200 lb-ft) is optional on all retail F-250/F-350 trims (XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum) when configuration allows. It’s required for the Platinum Plus Package (17W). It’s also one of the engines required for the Tremor Off-Road Package. Some configurations (like F-250 with HO diesel and certain wheelbases) have specific availability restrictions.

What’s the Lariat Ultimate Package and what does it add?

The Lariat Ultimate Package (96U) requires the Lariat Premium Package (96W) and the 40/console/40 seat configuration. It’s not available with the 6.8L gas engine. It adds 4-Way Adjustable Headrests, B&O Unleashed Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD Radio (14 speakers including subwoofer), Head-Up Display, Power Running Board, and Tailgate Step. It’s the closest a Lariat gets to flagship luxury equipment, and a popular configuration for buyers who want premium Lariat features without going King Ranch or Platinum.

Is the Platinum Plus Package worth it over standard Platinum?

It’s a substantial step up. Platinum Plus requires the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel (the standard Platinum can have any engine), and adds the unique Smoked Truffle premium interior, premium Venetian leather throughout, suede-wrapped pillars, premium leather grab handles, the unique split center console with premium wood insert, multicontour Max Recline 10-way power driver and 8-way passenger seats, Pro Power Onboard 2 kW (versus 400W standard on Platinum), six upfitter switches, twin-panel power moonroof, satin chrome exterior accents, 20-inch Bright Machined and Carbonized Gray wheels, and the included Premium Maintenance Plan. If you want the maximum equipment Super Duty available, Platinum Plus is the answer. For buyers who don’t need the HO diesel or the 2 kW Pro Power Onboard, standard Platinum delivers most of the luxury features at a more accessible price point.

Can I get Tremor Off-Road Package on XL?

No. The Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) is available only on XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum. It requires 4x4, Crew Cab, TorqShift Automatic Transmission (44G), and one of the qualifying engines (7.3L gas, 6.7L Power Stroke diesel, or 6.7L HO Power Stroke diesel). For XL buyers wanting off-road capability, the FX4 Off-Road Package (17X) is the alternative — available on all 4x4 pickups.

Why is the Tremor Off-Road Package not available with the 8-foot box?

The Tremor Off-Road Package’s suspension geometry, off-road tires, and modified ride height are tuned around the standard 6.75-foot box configuration. The 8-foot box adds wheelbase and changes weight distribution in ways that are incompatible with the Tremor’s off-road tuning. Tremor buyers who need an 8-foot bed for fifth-wheel hitch use should look at FX4 Off-Road Package on a higher trim instead, or consider whether the 6.75-foot box can accommodate their needs.

What’s the difference between FX4 Off-Road and Tremor Off-Road?

FX4 Off-Road Package (17X) is the lighter off-road option — available on all 4x4 pickups. Includes Hill Descent Control, off-road tuned shocks, skid plates (transfer case and fuel tank), all-terrain tires (F-250/F-350) or traction tires (F-450), electronic locking differential (SRW). Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) is the full off-road conversion — only available on XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum 4x4 Crew Cab with qualifying engines. Tremor adds 35-inch off-road tires, ride-height increase, performance shock absorbers, off-road running boards, water fording vent tubes, Rock Crawl Mode, Trail Control Mode, Trail Turn Assist, and the rear electronic locking differential. Tremor is closer to a Raptor in heavy-duty form.

Find Your 2026 Super Duty at Jay Malone Ford

If you’ve narrowed down which trim fits your work and your budget, the fastest way to see one is to call us at the Hutchinson showroom on Highway 7 or browse current inventory online. If we don’t have your exact configuration, we’ll either pull one from another dealer at no extra charge or place a factory order through Ford. Same price either way — that’s how we’ve operated since 2005.