2023 Ford F-250

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Vehicle information

Make: Ford

Model: F-250

Model year: 2023

Class: Heavy-duty pickup / work truck

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Specifications

Fluids & capacities · 6.7L V8 Power Stroke Diesel

A/C Refrigerant · R-1234yf
Brake Fluid · DOT 4 LV (FMVSS 116 DOT 4 / Ford WSS-M6C65-A2)1 qt / 0.95 L
Coolant · Motorcraft Orange (ethylene glycol) (Ford WSS-M97B44-D2)31 qt / 29.33 L
Engine Oil · 5W-40 full synthetic diesel oil (API CK-4 / Ford WSS-M2C171-F1)13 qt / 12.3 L
Power Steering · Mercon LV ATF (Ford Mercon LV)1.5 qt / 1.42 L
Rear Differential · 75W-140 synthetic (Ford WSP-M2C192-A)6.5 qt / 6.15 L
Automatic Transmission · Mercon ULV (Ford Mercon ULV)17.8 qt / 16.84 L
Washer Fluid · Windshield washer concentrate/premix1.25 qt / 1.18 L

Source: Open Labor Project · Confirm with your owner's manual

Key torque specs

Wheel Lug Nuts165 lb-ft / 224 N·m
Caliper Mounting Bolts88 lb-ft / 119 N·m
AC Line Fittings15 lb-ft / 20 N·m
Compressor Bolts34 lb-ft / 46 N·m
Steering Wheel Nut40 lb-ft / 54 N·m
Airbag Module Bolts5 lb-ft / 7 N·m
Seat Mounting Bolts45 lb-ft / 61 N·m
Alternator Mounting Bolts37 lb-ft / 50 N·m
Battery Cable Nut14 lb-ft / 18 N·m
Axle Nut195 lb-ft / 265 N·m
CV Bolts61 lb-ft / 82 N·m
Control Arm Bolts122 lb-ft / 165 N·m

Source: Open Labor Project · Estimated values; verify in the service manual

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Maintenance

Service intervals (normal driving)

Engine oil and filter5,000 mi / 12 mo
Engine air filter30,000 mi / 36 mo
Cabin air filter20,000 mi / 24 mo
Fuel filter - primary and secondary20,000 mi / 24 mo
Fuel filter water separator draining10,000 mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation10,000 mi / 12 mo
Automatic transmission fluid150,000 mi
Rear differential fluid150,000 mi
Transfer case fluid (4WD)150,000 mi
Engine coolant100,000 mi / 120 mo
Brake fluid36 mo
Accessory drive belt100,000 mi / 120 mo
Battery performance test24 mo
Exhaust system inspection10,000 mi / 12 mo

Source: Open Labor Project · Draft schedule; your owner's manual is the final word

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Electrical

Battery

Group 65 AGM · 850 CCA · 90 Ah · 160 min RC

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Repair costs

Estimated labor times

100K Service3.8–5.8 hr
30K Service1.6–2.2 hr
4WD Actuator1.2–1.6 hr
60K Service2.8–3.8 hr
90K Service3.8–5.8 hr
ABS Module1.7–2.5 hr
ABS Pump2–2.8 hr
ABS Tone Ring - Front1.3–1.9 hr
ABS Tone Ring - Rear1.7–2.5 hr
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Front0.6–0.8 hr
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear1.1–1.7 hr
AC Accumulator1.1–1.5 hr
AC Clutch Coil1.7–2.5 hr
AC Compressor2–2.6 hr
AC Compressor Clutch1.6–2.2 hr

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Other Ford F-250 years

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Sources

Fluids, battery, torque, service intervals and estimated labor times: Open Labor Project. Recalls and complaints: NHTSA. Fuel economy and configurations: FuelEconomy.gov.