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2023 Ford F-150

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 F.

The 2023 Ford F-150 is a full-size pickup built on the F-150 platform, powered by a powertrain requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 or 0W-30 engine oil for service, reflecting the maintenance specifications central to this generation's engineering. This model year accumulated 385 total owner complaints with the powertrain system identified as the primary concern area, alongside 11 recalls affecting the vehicle. Compared against the model's complaint history spanning 1990 to 2009—which ranged dramatically from a low of 21 complaints in 1990 to a peak of 2,991 in 1997—the 2023 F-150's complaint volume falls substantially below the historical average, suggesting meaningful progress in reliability performance over the model's three-decade evolution. However, the concentration of contemporary issues in the powertrain domain indicates that while aggregate defect rates have improved, specific drivetrain components continue to represent a focal point for potential failure and warrant targeted scrutiny when evaluating this model year.

Model year2025202420232022

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 750 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 750 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size275/60R20 115TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length199.6 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height74 in
Wheelbase121.3 in
Curb weight3563 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.6–5.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2023 F-150 Raptor R SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023F-150 Raptor R SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 5.2L Supercharger V83.60 sec12.00 sec700 hp4x4
2023F-150 Raptor R SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 5.2L Supercharger V83.70 sec12.10 sec700 hp4x4
2023F-150 Raptor R SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 5.2L Supercharger V83.70 sec12.10 sec700 hp4x4
2023F-150 Raptor R SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 5.2L Supercharger V83.90 sec12.30 sec700 hp4x4
2023F-150 Lightning XLT Extended Range SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh4.00 sec12.80 sec580 hpAWD
2023F-150 Lightning Platinum SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh4.10 sec12.80 sec580 hpAWD
2023F-150 Tremor SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.50 sec14.20 sec400 hp4x4
2022F-150 Lightning Lariat Extended Range SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh3.80 sec12.40 sec580 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity13.0 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity13.7 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake FluidDOT 4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugRear: 8.8
Differential drain PlugFront: Use new plugs: 18.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugFill: 35.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub129.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub3

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug TypeSP-594
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug TypeSP-589

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.81 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity2.71 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.81 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 27.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 26.0 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.280; Rear: 13

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.42.6 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1, 2, & 4-76 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install all bearing caps and bolts followed by all mega caps and bolts. Step 25.9 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
14.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.4 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45°4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 180°, Step 3: 24.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°24 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105°17 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°17 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 24.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°18 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 28.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105°15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 60°37 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1166.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 360°, Step 3: 129.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°166 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft.lbs., Step 2: Loosen 2 turns. Step 3: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 180°15 ft.lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 45°, Step 6: M6 Bolt: 7.415 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°, Step 6: M6 Bolt: 7.4 ft. lbs., Step 7: Studs: 9.615 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 90°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1018 ft.lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
18.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15°8 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Handtighten all bolts. Step 27.4 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-8 in order: 3.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: Bolts 1-8 in Reverse order: 7.41–8 in
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.4 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 35°9 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180°; Side Bolts: Step 1: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°; Support Brace: Step 1: 20.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 225°20 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180°; Side Bolts: Step 1: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°; Support Brace: Step 1: 20.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 225°20 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.4 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45°2.6 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-9 & 11-1415 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 180°, Step 3: 1.7 ft. lbs., Step 4: Bolts 1-9 & 11-14: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 5: Bolts 1-9 & 11-14: 45°, Step 6: Bolt 10: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 7: Bolt 10: 90°, Step 8: Bolts 15 & 16: 7.4 ft. lbs., Step 9: Bolts 15 & 16: 45°1.7 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2:45°7.4 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.4 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45°1.5 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.4 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.4 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolt 17.4 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.4 ft. lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: Bolts 1-3: 7.4 ft. lbs., Step 3: Bolts 4-17: 11.07.4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 160,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Ford F-150’s federal complaint profile shows 107 Power Train reports, 36 Unknown/Other, 20 Electrical System, and 15 Service Brakes complaints, alongside 16 crash and 4 fire complaints. The supplied year-by-year federal record spans only 1990–2009, revealing a historical trend where complaints peaked at 2,991 in 1997 before declining to 324 by 2009, but it contains no data for the 2023 model year, preventing direct generational comparison. Without 2023 recall, investigation, or TSB counts in the provided record, the complaint distribution suggests Power Train as the primary focus area, though the data does not specify root causes. The 16 crash and 4 fire complaints are low relative to historical highs but merit scrutiny. Because the 2023 recall and investigation figures are absent from the federal record supplied, buyers should verify current recall status independently before purchase.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
366
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
385
Owner complaints
16 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’90’91’92’93’94’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 385 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train107
Unknown Or Other36
Electrical System20
Service Brakes15
Structure12
Exterior Lighting9
Forward Collision Avoidance7
Visibility7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 366 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-22942026-07-09Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 26-2066. Reason for update: To remove "(2024 only)" from the…
TSB 26-23092026-07-02Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the…
TSB 26-23042026-07-01Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 25-2383. Reason for update: to add 2023-2026 F-150 2.7L…
TSB 26-22972026-06-24Electrical SystemSome of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may…
BCMC-26.DG F-1502026-06-18Electrical SystemQuality improvements include: -Addresses a false trailer brake fault message when…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 F take?

6.0 qt of Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-Q1SP, XO-5W30-Q1FS; Temperatures below -22°F many use SAE 0W-30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 F have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.