2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel

　　

2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The Ford F-250 Super Duty has been fully redesigned for 2023, with fresh styling inside and out, an updated powertrain lineup, and a whole host of new tech to help with towing, hauling and more. The new truck isn't vastly different than before, with Ford focusing on refinement and making driving such a large vehicle even easier. That's good as trucks are being tasked with doing more than ever.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty Limited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.7L 8cyl Turbodiesel 10A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　Not Available  for F-250 Super Duty Limited

　　F-250 Super Duty Limited

　　Limited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.7L 8cyl Turbodiesel 10A) (Most Popular) - $96,095 MSRPLimited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.7L 8cyl Turbodiesel 10A) - $96,295 MSRP

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　　$233/mo

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　　If you just looked at the outside, you'd assume the 2023 is merely a cosmetic update of the current truck, with similar bodywork and a light revision of the grille and the headlights and taillights. But the interior has been completely redone, though it bears a resemblance to the current F-150 (which was all-new for 2021). The Super Duty is still suitable as a work truck; just get it with vinyl floors, vinyl upholstery and a bench seat. But it can also be a luxury truck with available two-tone leather upholstery; heated, ventilated and massaging seats; and an 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system.

　　There are plenty of other changes, too, with a lot of focus on improving or enhancing the Super Duty's tech. That doesn't just mean a bigger touchscreen display. Some of the trick towing features originally found on the current F-150 have made their way to the heavy-duty models. For example, the new Pro Trailer Hitch Assist system can automatically back up the truck to a trailer with a ball hitch and position it right underneath, which makes hooking up a trailer without a spotter exponentially easier. There's also a system that allows you to input the size and weight of your trailer and the truck will let you know if your load is properly balanced based on the trailer's tongue weight. The truck can also weigh how much payload you've put in the bed and how close you are to the max rating.

　　This is a tough class of vehicles, with strong competition in the form of the Ram 2500 as well as the twins from GM, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and GMC Sierra 2500HD. All of these trucks are fairly close on specs and capabilities, with the class leader seemingly changing every time one of them decides to add a little more torque to their diesel engines. Ford's Super Duty lineup was already strong, but all of the changes for 2023 help making owning one even easier.

　　

Which F-250 Super Duty does zzdcar recommend?

While the F-250 received some major changes for 2023, we still think the Lariat trim is the one to get. It has more standard features than the XL and XLT trims and is available with a wider array of options and configurations for not a ton more cash. That includes both extended- and crew-cab configurations as well as features like automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, and a larger infotainment screen.

　　

Ford F-250 Super Duty models

The 2023 F-250 Super Duty is available in six trim levels: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited. Availability of bed and cab configurations varies by trim, but generally the F-250 is available in regular-cab, extended-cab (SuperCab) and crew-cab (SuperCrew) configurations paired with either a 6.75-foot or an 8-foot bed. Starting this year, four-wheel drive is standard on all but the base XL trim, though it can be optioned on that trim too. Keep reading for more information on the F-250's engines, standard features and major options.

　　The F-250 is available with gasoline and diesel-powered V8 engines. The base gasoline engine, a 6.8-liter V8, makes 400 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque, while the upsized 7.3-liter V8 makes 430 hp and 485 lb-ft. The turbocharged 6.7-liter diesel V8 is available in two versions. The standard one makes 475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft, while a high-output variant cranks things up to 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque. All engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic.

　　XL

　　The base F-250 Super Duty XL is fairly light on features, though the relatively no-frills feature list makes it great for work-truck duty. Standard equipment highlights include:

　　6.8-liter V8 engine 17-inch steel wheels Heated towing mirrors Vinyl floor covering and upholstery Power windows and door locks 8-inch infotainment display Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity) Trailer hitch receiver and wire harness Trailer sway control Integrated trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab) XLT

　　The XLT builds off the base XL's features with::

　　7.3-liter V8 engine Standard four-wheel drive 18-inch alloy wheels Power-adjustable mirrors Carpeted floor and cloth upholstery Power-adjustable driver's seat Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)Lariat

　　The Lariat is only available as an extended-cab or crew-cab truck. It builds on the XLT's equipment with:

　　LED headlights and LED bed lighting Power-folding and power-telescoping tow mirrors Rear parking sensors Remote start Keyless entry with push-buttons start Dual-zone automatic climate control Leather upholstery Power-adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel Power-adjustable pedals Heated outboard rear seatsThe Lariat also comes with these tech upgrades:

　　Digital instrument cluster screen 12-inch touchscreen infotainment display with navigation Eight-speaker B&O audio system with subwoofer Wireless charging pad Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle) Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the truck and its surroundings in tight parking situations)King Ranch

　　The crew cab-only King Ranch adds a bit of Western flair to the F-250. It includes all Lariat features plus:

　　20-inch alloy wheels Power tailgate Power-deployable running boards Ambient interior lighting King Ranch-specific leather interior 18-speaker B&O audio system Head-up display Pro Power Onboard (2-kW charger for charging multiple phones, laptops or other small devices) Upgraded forward collision mitigation system Lane keeping assistance (steers the F-250 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker) Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front) Trailer backup assist (additional features to make installing and reversing a trailer easier) Payload weight monitor (On-Board Scales)Platinum

　　The Platinum trim sits alongside the King Ranch but does without the latter's cowboy-esque styling. Features generally mirror those on the King Ranch. Changes include:

　　Revised exterior trim and styling Platinum-specific leather interior Massaging front seatsLimited

　　The F-250 Limited is just about as close to a luxury pickup as you'll find these days. It builds off the Platinum with:

　　Standard turbocharged diesel V8 engine Two-panel power sunroof Premium two-tone leather upholstery Synthetic suede headliner Carbon-fiber interior trimMany features found on the upper trim levels are optional on the lower trims. Other upgrades, depending on which F-250 configuration you choose, include:

　　FX4 Off-Road package Hill descent control Off-road shock absorbers Transfer case and fuel-tank skid plates Tremor Off-Road package Locking rear differential Front limited-slip differential Upgraded suspension with increased ride height 18-inch black wheels with off-road tires Skid plates Revised front air dam with better approach angles Off-road running boards Rock Crawl driving mode Trail Control off-road cruise control

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