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The 2026 Ford Super Duty towing and payload capacities lead the class, offering up to 40,000 pounds of gooseneck towing and 8,000 pounds of payload when properly equipped— making it the strongest choice for work and recreation in New Mexico.

At Carlsbad Ford Lincoln, we rely on official Ford data and trusted automotive authorities to give you the facts you can trust. Our team has decades of experience helping local drivers match their trucks to real-world hauling needs across Roswell, Hobbs, Lovington, and Midland, TX.

If you're driving a Ford F-250 in Carlsbad, NM or the surrounding areas, you know it's built for serious work—but that doesn’t mean you can’t be smarter with fuel. Whether you’re towing through Roswell, commuting to Midland, or cruising local highways, you’ve probably wondered how to stretch your gas mileage just a little more.

So here’s how to get better gas mileage in a Ford F-250: Maintain proper tire pressure, stick to OEM parts, use cruise control on highways, avoid aggressive driving, and reduce excess weight or drag—especially when towing.