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2023 Ford F-550 Super Duty

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 F-550 Super Duty.

As the heaviest-duty entry in Ford's Super Duty family, the 2023 F-550 is a work-focused truck built for serious commercial demands, with its F-550 designation placing it at the top of the manufacturer's heavy-duty lineup. While specific powertrain and body configuration data fall beyond this reliability-focused overview, the model's identity as a purpose-built hauler is clear from the Super Duty branding itself. The 2023 model year's reliability profile is notably striking: a single owner complaint, focused on exterior lighting, sits alongside nine factory-issued recalls. For a researcher, that combination is worth parsing carefully—a near-empty complaint file points to a polished real-world experience, while the recall count is a reminder that campaign history remains its own critical measure of long-term dependability.

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Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the F-550 Super Duty of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.6–5.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2023 F-150 Raptor R SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023F-150 Raptor R SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 5.2L Supercharger V83.60 sec12.00 sec700 hp4x4
2023F-150 Raptor R SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 5.2L Supercharger V83.70 sec12.10 sec700 hp4x4
2023F-150 Raptor R SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 5.2L Supercharger V83.70 sec12.10 sec700 hp4x4
2023F-150 Raptor R SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 5.2L Supercharger V83.90 sec12.30 sec700 hp4x4
2023F-150 Lightning XLT Extended Range SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh4.00 sec12.80 sec580 hpAWD
2023F-150 Lightning Platinum SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh4.10 sec12.80 sec580 hpAWD
2023F-150 Tremor SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.50 sec14.20 sec400 hp4x4
2022F-150 Lightning Lariat Extended Range SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh3.80 sec12.40 sec580 hpAWD

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.

Across the generation, the federal record shows a steady pattern of three recalls per model year from 2009 through 2013, with zero consumer complaints each year, and then a sharp drop to a single recall in 2014 while complaints remained at zero. The data for 2023 does not list any recalls, but it does register one consumer complaint—specifically an exterior‑lighting issue—while crash‑related and fire‑related complaints are both recorded as zero. This places 2023 at the low‑end of the recall arc, following the downward trend that began in 2014, and suggests that the model has not generated the higher recall volumes seen earlier in the generation. The lone lighting complaint is isolated and does not indicate a systemic problem. Consequently, 2023 appears to be a comparatively low‑risk year to purchase, provided the exterior‑lighting issue is addressed during inspection.

9
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
275
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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…

23V506000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 21/07/2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster. The module may have been… Remedy: Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 275 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

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-550 Super Duty. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

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

Frequently asked

Does the 2023 F-550 Super Duty have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.