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2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 F-250 Super Duty.

The 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty carries an 8.0-quart oil capacity requiring 5W-30 viscosity, specifications that anchor its routine service requirements. Reliability data indicates a limited issue footprint with 159 total owner complaints and zero recalls, though the Fuel System, Diesel category accounts for the top concentration of reported concerns. This profile situates the 2021 model year as a relatively quiet entry in the series’ documented history, presenting researchers with minimal recall activity but a defined pattern of diesel fuel system feedback to evaluate.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2021 2019 2018 1999

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-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 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

Tire sizeLT275/65R18/E 123/120SOEM · verified

Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	263.8 in
Overall width	79.9 in
Overall height	78 in
Wheelbase	176 in
Curb weight	6292 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)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2020	Lariat Tremor 6.7L Crew Cab (Black Appear.) (6'9.9" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V8	6.10 sec	14.60 sec	475 hp	4x4
2020	Lariat 6.7L Crew Cab (6'9.9" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V8	6.70 sec	15.10 sec	475 hp	4x4
2020	Platinum Tremor 6.7L Crew Cab (6'9.9" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V8	7.20 sec	15.50 sec	475 hp	4x4
2020	XLT Tremor 7.3L Crew Cab (6'9.9" Bed) 7.3L V8	7.30 sec	15.60 sec	430 hp	4x4
2017	XL 6.2L SuperCab (6.8 ft. Bed) 6.2L V8	6.70 sec	15.30 sec	385 hp	4x4
2017	Platinum 6.7L Crew Cab (6.8 ft. Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V8	6.90 sec	15.30 sec	440 hp	4x4
2017	Platinum FX4 6.7L Crew Cab (6.8 ft. Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V8	6.90 sec	15.30 sec	440 hp	4x4
2017	King Ranch 6.7L Crew Cab (6.8 ft. Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V8	7.10 sec	15.50 sec	440 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, 80W-90 · 75W-140 · Synthetic · 75W-85 in the differential, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 165 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	10R140
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	10R140
Brake Fluid	Dot 4
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · 75W-140 · Synthetic · 75W-85
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · 75W-140 · Synthetic · 75W-85
Engine Coolant	Motorcraft Yellow Concentrated

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.14 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.14 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	8.08 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.14 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	14.75 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	20.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	35.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	Front: 20.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	165 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Motorcraft
Spark Plug Gap	0.042-0.046 in
Spark Plug Torque	18.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Motorcraft
Spark Plug Gap	0.051 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.08 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.68 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	YN-12-D
Oil Capacity	4.10 oz
Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.68 lbs
Oil Group	PAG

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	51.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	62.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	51.0-62.0
Residual Pressure	51.0-62.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	53.0
Residual Pressure	53.0-73.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	51.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	62.0 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	55.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Use new bolts. 203.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque	6.7
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	1.433"
Maximum Rotor Runout	.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

14.75 ft. lbs., Step 2: 28.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105°

14.75 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

14.75 ft. lbs., Step 2: 35.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105°

14.75 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

14.75 ft. lbs., Step 2: 28.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105°

14.75 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

129.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°

129 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

66.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 360°, Step 3: 129.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 150°

66 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 44.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 74.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°

22 ft. lbs

Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3.66 ft. lbs., Step 2: 48.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°

3.66 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°

7.14 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°

7.14 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 1-20

14.75 ft. lbs

Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

8.83 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40°

8.83 ft. lbs

Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

14.75 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°

14.75 ft. lbs

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

All Fasteners

1.5 ft. lbs

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 1-4

7.14 ft. lbs

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°

7.14 ft. lbs

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 mi	Air Filter Restriction Gauge (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Breather Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Wheel Bearing (repack)
At 90,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive 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 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty top in one area — the fuel system, diesel, 21 of 159 reports (13%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 3 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the fuel system, diesel 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.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

158

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Frontal★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 159 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel System, Diesel21

Power Train16

Visibility10

Electrical System8

Unknown Or Other7

Fuel/Propulsion System7

Structure7

Suspension7

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 5 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
24L05	2025-09-24	Unknown Or Other	Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission…
SSM 53973	2025-06-24	Power Train	Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco Sport/E-Series/Escape/Corsair/Expedi…
SAN-Vol1 I1	2023-06-08	Equipment	The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information…
SSM 49785	2021-05-07	Fuel System, Diesel	Some 2021 F-Super Duty and 2021-2022 E-Series vehicles equipped with a 6.2L or 7.3L…
HSB2020-09.02	2020-09-02	Equipment	Sales Bulletin - 2021 F-Series order guide released, Grove City Hotel break in notice…

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 2021 F-250 Super Duty take?

8.0 qt of Motorcraft 5W-30 Synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 F-250 Super Duty have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

Full specifications

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Performance & power Independent road tests

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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