Ford›F-250 Super Duty›2020›Overview/ford/f-250-super-duty/2020/base/

2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 F-250 Super Duty.

The 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty arrives with a 15.0-quart oil capacity and a flexible viscosity range spanning 15W-40, 10W-30, and 0W-30, reflecting its heavy-duty engineering. Owner-reported data shows 254 total complaints, with the power train emerging as the leading concern, while a single recall marks the official safety record. This complaint volume and focus area suggest the model year carries the typical growing pains of a mature super-duty platform rather than a systemic reliability crisis.

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
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 · 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 · 750 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT275/65SR18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 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.

6.1–7.3 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 15.0 qt of 15W-40 / 10W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 165 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

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

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts165 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts165 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.68 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.10 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.68 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

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"
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.002
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
153.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 45°53 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 28.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105°15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 35.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105°15 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-415 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 74.044 in
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1026 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-2015 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 inch lbs., Step 2: Upper Bolts: 89.0 inch lbs., Step 3: Lower Bolts: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: Upper Bolts: 45°, Step 5: Lower Bolts: 60°18 in
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-489 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

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)
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 90,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (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 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty lead in one area — the power train, 54 of 254 reports (21%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 3 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train 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.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
6
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
254
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 254 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train54
Fuel System, Diesel21
Fuel/Propulsion System18
Steering16
Steering,Suspension12
Engine11
Suspension11
Unknown Or Other10

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 6 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…
20B152020-04-23Engine And Engine CoolingIn some of the affected vehicles , a piston oil cooler bracket may have been damaged…
SSM 481352019-08-14EquipmentSome 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor 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

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific F-250 Super Duty. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 65 batteryVehicles taking 15.0 qt

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2020 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 2020 F-250 Super Duty have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.