2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel: 5 of 15 decision facts sourced. Missing: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Drivetrain, Transmission, Seating, Cargo volume, and 2 more.
2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Diesel: 11 of 15 decision facts sourced.
| 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel | 2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | Not yet sourced | $45,995 ramtrucks.com |
| Engine | Not yet sourced | High-Output 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 ramtrucks.com |
| Horsepower | Not yet sourced | 430 HORSEPOWER ramtrucks.com |
| Torque | Not yet sourced | 1,075 LB-FT ramtrucks.com |
| Drivetrain | Not yet sourced | 4x2 / 4x4 ramtrucks.com |
| Transmission | Not yet sourced | TorqueFlite® HD eight-speed automatic ramtrucks.com |
| NHTSA overall | Not rated by NHTSA nhtsa.gov | 4 stars nhtsa.gov |
| Recalls (model year) | 6 nhtsa.gov | 7 nhtsa.gov |
| Owner complaints (NHTSA) | 9 nhtsa.gov | 26 nhtsa.gov |
| Basic warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles ford.com | Not yet sourced |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles ford.com | 10-Year/100,000-Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty ramtrucks.com |
| Max towing | Not yet sourced | 20,000 LB ramtrucks.com |
Recall and complaint counts come from NHTSA — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Not yet sourced — 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Drivetrain, Transmission, Seating, Cargo volume, Max towing, Max payload. 2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Diesel: Basic warranty, Seating, Cargo volume, Max payload. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: Pick the 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel if you prioritize a lower recall count (6) and fewer owner complaints (9). The Ram 2500 Tradesman Diesel carries a 4-star NHTSA overall rating; the F-250 Super Duty Diesel is not rated. Neither publishes basic warranty, seating, cargo volume or max payload yet.
2026 Ford F 250 Super Duty Diesel lists at $67,900 while 2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Diesel lists at $73,000 — 2026 Ford F 250 Super Duty Diesel undercuts 2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Diesel by $5,100 (8%).
Provisional pick: 2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Diesel — not enough sourced decision facts for 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel. We don't rank on specs we can't verify.
2026 Ford F 250 Super Duty Diesel: AutoTrader · Cars.com · CarGurus · eBay Motors
2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Diesel: AutoTrader · Cars.com · CarGurus · eBay Motors
| 2026 Ford F 250 Super Duty Diesel | 2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not rated by NHTSA | 4 stars |
| Recalls (model year) | 6 | 7 |
| Latest recall | 26V606000 (2026-09-22): headlights | 26V531000 (2026-08-13): camera |
| Owner complaints (NHTSA) | 9 | 26 |
| Basic warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 10-Year/100,000-Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty |
Provisional pick: 2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Diesel — not enough sourced decision facts for 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel.
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