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2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 F-250 Super Duty.

Body TRUCK

The 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty is a gasoline-engine truck requiring 5W-30, 0W-30, or 0W-40 engine oil, and its reliability profile is anchored by 1,151 owner complaints and four recalls, with steering and suspension standing as the top complaint category. Within the F-250's reliability history, this model year is defined by a complaint-to-recall ratio that places heavy emphasis on owner-reported experience. That distribution means its historical standing is characterized less by formal recall activity and more by a substantial body of documented steering and suspension feedback from owners.

Model year20262025202420232021201920181999

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacityGasoline EnginesOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque165 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 This vehicle may require 2 batteries. · 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 This vehicle may require 2 batteries. · 750 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT275/65R18/E 123/120SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length263.8 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height78 in
Wheelbase176 in
Curb weight6292 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 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.

6.1–7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2020 Lariat Tremor 6.7L Crew Cab (Black Appear.) (6'9.9" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020Lariat Tremor 6.7L Crew Cab (Black Appear.) (6'9.9" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V86.10 sec14.60 sec475 hp4x4
2020Lariat 6.7L Crew Cab (6'9.9" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V86.70 sec15.10 sec475 hp4x4
2020Platinum Tremor 6.7L Crew Cab (6'9.9" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V87.20 sec15.50 sec475 hp4x4
2020XLT Tremor 7.3L Crew Cab (6'9.9" Bed) 7.3L V87.30 sec15.60 sec430 hp4x4
2017XL 6.2L SuperCab (6.8 ft. Bed) 6.2L V86.70 sec15.30 sec385 hp4x4
2017Platinum 6.7L Crew Cab (6.8 ft. Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V86.90 sec15.30 sec440 hp4x4
2017Platinum FX4 6.7L Crew Cab (6.8 ft. Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V86.90 sec15.30 sec440 hp4x4
2017King Ranch 6.7L Crew Cab (6.8 ft. Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V87.10 sec15.50 sec440 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds Gasoline Engines of 5W-30 / 0W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 165 ft-lbs. The firing order is Diesel: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8;.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Coolant Capacity21.3
Engine Oil5W-30 · 0W-30 · 0W-40 · 15W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-40

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts165 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub20.0
Rear Wheel Hub184.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-3-7-2-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Cylinder Firing OrderDiesel: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8;
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.042-.046 in
Spark Plug Torque18 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.68 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.67 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum51.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum62.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure MinimumDiesel: 53.0 Engine Running psi
Fuel Pump Pressure MaximumDiesel: 73.0 Engine Running psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque55.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueUse new bolts: 203.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement1.433
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 28 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105°.15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1814 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-415 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-127.4 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install new studs18 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Lower18 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install new manifold studs9.6 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 inch lbs., Step 2: Upper Bolts: 89 inch lbs., Step 3: Lower Bolts: 15 ft. lbs., Step 4: Upper Bolts: 45°, Step 5: Lower Bolts: 60°.18 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 45,000 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 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAir Filter Restriction Gauge (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miWheel Bearing (repack)
At 90,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 97,500 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 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty dominate in one area — the steering,suspension, 348 of 1,151 reports (30%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 16 of the reports describe a crash and 10 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the steering,suspension 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.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
7
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,151
Owner complaints
16 involved a crash · 10 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,151 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering,Suspension348
Steering229
Suspension151
Steering,Suspension,Wheels69
Steering,Suspension,Unknown Or Other43
Unknown Or Other41
Fuel/Propulsion System22
Back Over Prevention21

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 7 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
24L052025-09-24Unknown Or OtherCertain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission…
SAN-Vol1 I12023-06-08EquipmentThe Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information…
TSB 21-23322021-09-27Engine And Engine CoolingSome 2017-2020 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or after…
CSR 5162021-05-27Engine And Engine CoolingFord Motor Company has issued an emissions recall on certain 2018 model year F-150, 2019…
20N042020-04-30SteeringIn some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience sustained steering wheel…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 F-250 Super Duty take?

Gasoline Engines of Gasoline Engines: Above -20°F 5W-30; Below -22°F use 0W-30. Diesel Engines: 0W-30 or 0W-40 may be used for all temperatures; 15W-40 for temperatures above 20°F; 10W-30 for temperatures above 0°F; 5W-40 for temperatures above -20°F. 5W-40 or 15W-40 for trucks using biodiesel fuel., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 F-250 Super Duty have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.