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2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 F-250 Super Duty.

The 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty is a heavy-duty pickup built on the Super Duty platform, and its powertrain demands a substantial 15.0 quarts of engine oil, with recommended viscosities ranging from 15W-40 to 0W-30 depending on conditions. This model year logged 43 total owner complaints, with the electrical system being the most frequently cited trouble area, and it accumulated 15 recalls—a notably high number that places the 2023 Super Duty among the less reliable iterations of the nameplate, signaling potential durability concerns for prospective researchers.

Model year20262025202420232021201920181999

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity15.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type15W-40 / 10W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 DIESEL · 750 DIESEL 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 DIESEL · 750 DIESEL CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length263.8 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height79.1 in
Wheelbase176 in
Curb weight6263 lb
Track (front / rear)69.7 / 67.3 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the F-250 Super Duty of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.5–6.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.50 sec — 2023 Platinum Tremor 6.7L Crew Cab (6'9.9" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Platinum Tremor 6.7L Crew Cab (6'9.9" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V85.50 sec14.10 sec475 hp4x4
2023King Ranch Tremor 6.7L Crew Cab (6'9.9" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V86.30 sec14.80 sec475 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 15.0 qt of 15W-40 / 10W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil15W-40 · 10W-30 · 0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity15.0 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number65 DIESEL
Standard BCI Cranking Performance750 DIESEL cca
Standard BCI Group Number65 DIESEL
Standard BCI Cranking Performance750 DIESEL cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
132 ft. lbs., Step 2: 10532 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Filter Restriction Gauge (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Breather Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miWheel Bearing (repack)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

Owner complaints about the 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty top in one area — the electrical system, 5 of 43 reports (12%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 15 recall campaigns target the electrical system, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 3 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

15
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
279
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
43
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 3 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 43 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System5
Unknown Or Other3
Engine3
Steering2
Power Train,Engine2
Power Train2
Seat Belts1
Fuel System, Diesel1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 15 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V344000Steering:ColumnReported 12/05/2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, resulting in possible separation of the… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering column upper shaft coupler bolts, or install any missing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…

23V379000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 26/05/2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which… Remedy: Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 279 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 549752026-07-01Power TrainSome 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R100 or 10R140 transmission may…
TSB 26-22972026-06-24Electrical SystemSome of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may…
HUD-26.01 SuperDuty2026-06-23Electrical SystemQuality improvements include: -Shows trailer brake settings when pressing the brake pedal…
TSB 26-22562026-06-19Unknown Or OtherThis article supersedes TSB 25-2572 to update the Parts List to correct the part number…
SSM 549002026-06-04Power TrainSome 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R100 or 10R140 transmission may…

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

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 F-250 Super Duty take?

15.0 qt of ABOVE 30 F: 15W-40, -10 - 30 F: 10W-30, BELOW -10 F: 0W-30 CG-4, CI-4, CI-4+, per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 F-250 Super Duty have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.