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2023 Ford F-450 Super Duty

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 F-450 Super Duty.

The 2023 Ford F-450 Super Duty is a heavy-duty pickup truck built on the company's commercial-grade Super Duty platform, designed to handle demanding towing and payload tasks, and it carries a substantial 13 recalls issued for the model year alongside five total owner complaints reported to date, with service brakes and exterior lighting representing the primary areas of concern among those filings; this complaint volume places the 2023 model within a historical complaint range spanning from 2009 to 2014, during which the nameplate reached a peak of two complaints in 2011 and a low point of just one complaint in 2010, suggesting that while the current model year has attracted more owner-reported issues than its quietest years, it remains within the established complaint pattern for the nameplate rather than representing a significant departure from its typical reliability trajectory.

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Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length263.8 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height81.9 in
Wheelbase176 in
Curb weight8311 lb
Track (front / rear)77.2 / 74 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the F-450 Super Duty of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.0–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.00 sec — 2017 King Ranch Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017King Ranch Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V88.00 sec16.10 sec440 hp4x4
2015Platinum Crew Cab DRW (8 ft. Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V88.30 sec16.30 sec440 hp4x4

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.

The provided federal record spans only 2009–2014, so the 2023 model year cannot be placed directly alongside the years immediately before or after it. Within that older window, the trend is steady recall activity—three recalls per year from 2009 through 2013, dropping to one in 2014—paired with very low consumer complaints (0–2 annually) and no investigations or TSBs. For 2023 specifically, the top complaint areas are sparse, single reports touching service brakes, exterior lighting, engine, steering, and vehicle speed control, plus one fire complaint and zero crash complaints. The JSON does not state total 2023 complaints, recalls, investigations, or TSBs, and the listed concerns are isolated rather than clustered, so the data do not specify any root cause. Relative to the older record, 2023 shows no evident spike in reported problems, but the absence of adjacent-year data limits confidence. Takeaway: based solely on this dataset, 2023 is not demonstrably worse than the low-complaint historical years, yet the record is too thin to call it a clear standout buy, so a thorough pre-purchase inspection is warranted.

13
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
278
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Service Brakes,Exterior Lighting1
Engine1
Steering,Service Brakes1
Steering,Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes1
Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 13 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 278 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…
25N10S12026-06-23StructureCertain 2017-2025 F-450 – F-600 Chassis Cab Upfitted with an Aerial Bucket Frame Rail…
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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Reference guides

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

Frequently asked

Does the 2023 F-450 Super Duty have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.