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2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 F-350 Super Duty.

The 2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty represents the heavy-duty end of Ford's full-size truck lineup, and this model year arrived with a notably higher-than-expected complaint profile that has affected its standing in the model's long-term reliability record—accumulating 37 owner complaints with the Electrical System emerging as the most frequently cited concern, alongside 15 recalls affecting various systems, indicating that while the Super Duty name carries decades of commercial-grade credibility, this particular model year introduced issues that warrant careful pre-purchase evaluation for prospective buyers prioritizing proven dependability.

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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 height78.7 in
Wheelbase176 in
Curb weight6475 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-350 Super Duty of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2023 Lariat Crew Cab (8'2.1" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Lariat Crew Cab (8'2.1" Bed) 7.3L V87.80 sec15.90 sec430 hp4x4
2024Limited Crew Cab (6'9.9" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V86.90 sec15.20 sec500 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

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
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 cca
Optional BCI Group Number65
Optional BCI Cranking Performance750 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-350 Super Duty lead in one area — the electrical system, 7 of 37 reports (19%), 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 0 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
276
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
37
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 37 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System7
Structure3
Structure,Back Over Prevention2
Exterior Lighting2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Power Train2
Forward Collision Avoidance2

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…

23V420000Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other ManualReported 09/06/2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The… Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 276 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…
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…
TSB 26-22512026-05-27Power TrainThis article supersedes TSB 25-2545. Reason for update: To correct the current Pinpoint…

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

Does the 2023 F-350 Super Duty have open recalls?

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