2023 FORD F-450 Specifications
The 2023 Ford F-450 is a true representation of power and potential, thanks to its wide range of specs that are designed to meet the needs of heavy-duty jobs. Focusing on its ability to pull things behind it, the F-450 shows off its amazing pulling capacity, which often goes well into the tens of thousands of pounds. This powerful truck is made to handle both roads and rough terrain. It has powerful engine choices with high horsepower and torque outputs, so every drive is accompanied by an uncompromising performance. The F-450’s ability to adapt to different needs is shown by the fact that it can seat up to six people, come in different cab layouts, and have different bed lengths. The F-450 is built to carry heavy loads and get through tough conditions. It has a strong body and can be equipped with two rear wheels for more stability.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 6.7L DIESEL
| Engine | 6.7L V8 Diesel Engine |
| Displacement. | 406 in³ (6,651 cm³) |
| Required fuel. | Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel up to B20 |
| Firing order. | 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 |
| Compression ratio. | 15.2:1 |
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 6.8L, GASOLINE
| Engine | 6.8L V10 |
| Cubic inches | 415 |
| Firing order | 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9 |
| Ignition system | Coil on plug |
| Spark plug gap | 0.052–0.056 in (1.32–1.42 mm)
0.051–0.057 in (1.29–1.45 mm) (With CNG Prep Package) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 7.3L, GASOLINE
| Engine | 7.3L V8 Engine |
| Displacement. | 445 in³ (7,293 cm³) |
| Required fuel. | Minimum 87 octane |
| Firing order. | 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 |
| Ignition system. | Coil near spark plug with spark plug wire |
| Spark plug gap. | 0.049 in (1.25 mm) – 0.053 in (1.35 mm) |
| Compression ratio. | 10.5:1 |
MOTORCRAFT PARTS
MOTORCRAFT PARTS – 6.7L DIESEL
| Component | Motorcraft Part Number |
| Air filter. | FA-2031 |
| Foam pre-filter. | FA-1952 |
| Battery (two required). | BAGM-65-A |
| Cabin air filter. | FP-92 |
| Engine oil filter.1 | FL-2124-S |
| Fuel filter. | FD-4625AA |
| Ten-speed automatic transmission fluid filter (10R140). | FT-221 |
| Windshield wiper blades. | WW-2248-A |
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets WSS-M99P55-D1. We recommend Motorcraft® parts that are available at your authorized dealer or at www.fordparts.com. These parts are engineered for your vehicle, and meet or exceed our specifications. Use of other parts could impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty could be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
MOTORCRAFT PARTS – 6.8L, GASOLINE
| Component | Motorcraft Part number |
| Air filter element. | FA-1950 |
| One battery. | BXT-65-750 |
| Two batteries (optional). | BAGM-65-A |
| Engine oil filter.1 | FL-820-S |
| Spark plug. | SP-589 |
| Transmission fluid filter. | FT-202 |
| Windshield wiper blade. | WW-2248-A |
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that aligns to SAE/USCAR – 36 Performance Specifications. Filter Type D. We recommend Motorcraft parts that are available at your authorized dealer or at www.fordparts.com. These parts are engineered for your vehicle, and meet or exceed our specifications. Use of other parts could impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty could be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
MOTORCRAFT PARTS – 7.3L, GASOLINE
| Component | Motorcraft Part Number |
| Air filter element. | FA-1950 |
| Battery. | BXT-65-750 |
| Cabin air filter. | FP-92 |
| Engine oil filter.1 | FL-820-S |
| Spark plugs. | SP-589 |
| Ten-speed automatic transmission fluid filter (10R140). | FT-221 |
| Windshield wiper blades. | WW-2248-A |
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that aligns to SAE/USCAR – 36 Performance Specifications. Filter Type D. We recommend Motorcraft parts that are available at your authorized dealer or at www.fordparts.com. We engineer these parts for your vehicle to meet or exceed our specifications. Use of other parts could impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty could be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY AND SPECIFICATION
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY AND SPECIFICATION – 6.7L DIESEL
Use oil that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade. If you do not use oil that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade, it could result in:
- Component damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.
- Longer engine cranking periods.
- Increased emission levels.
- Reduced vehicle performance.
- Reduced fuel economy.
Engine Oil
We recommend Motorcraft motor oil for your vehicle. If Motorcraft motor oil is not available, use motor oil of the recommended viscosity grade that meets our specification WSS-M2C171-F1. You can find the list of approved motor oils at www.motorcraft.com. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover. The use of correct oil viscosities for diesel engines is important for satisfactory operation. Determine which oil viscosity best suits the temperature range you expect to encounter for the next service interval from the SAE Viscosity Grades chart.
Note: An engine block heater is recommended at temperatures below -9°F (-23°C).
- Capacities
Variant Including the Oil Filter All. 15.0 qt (14.2 L) - Materials
Name Specification Motorcraft® SAE 10W-30 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil(U.S.) Motorcraft® Super Duty Motor Oil SAE 10W-30 / Huile moteur Super Duty SAE 10W-30 Motor- craft®(Canada)
XO-10W30-QSDF(U.S.)
CXO-10W30-LSD12(Canada)
WSS-M2C171-F1
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance, we recommend that you use the following alternative engine oil in extremely cold climates, where the ambient temperature reaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below.
- Materials
Name Specification Engine Oil – SAE 0W-40 WSS-M2C171-F1
Alternative Engine Oil for Biodiesel Fuel Blends (B20 Max)
Materials
| Name | Specification |
| Motorcraft® SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil(U.S.)
(Canada) XO-5W40-5Q3SD(U.S.) |
WSS-M2C171-F1 |
| Motorcraft® SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Super Duty Motor Oil SAE 15W-40 / Huile moteur Super Duty SAE 15W-40 Motor- craft®(Canada) XO-15W40-QSDF(U.S.) CXO-15W40-LSD12(Canada) |
WSS-M2C171-F1 |
Alternative Engine Oil for Severe Duty Service
- Materials
Name Specification Motorcraft® SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil(U.S.) (Canada)
XO-5W40-5Q3SD(U.S.)
WSS-M2C171-F1
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY AND SPECIFICATION – 6.8L, GASOLINE
Use oil that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade. If you do not use oil that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade, it could result in:
- Component damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.
- Longer engine cranking periods.
- Increased emission levels.
- Reduced vehicle performance.
- Reduced fuel economy.
An oil that displays this symbol conforms to current engine, emission system and fuel economy performance standards of ILSAC. We recommend Motorcraft motor oil for your vehicle. If Motorcraft oil is not available, use motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
- Capacities
Variant Including the Oil Filter All. 8.0 qt (7.57 L) - Materials
Name Specification Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil(U.S.) Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil
/ Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-30 Motorcraft®(Canada)
XO-5W30-Q1SP(U.S.)
CXO-5W30-LSP6(Canada)
WSS-M2C961-A1
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance, we recommend that you use the following alternative engine oil in extremely cold climates, where the ambient temperature reaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.
- Materials
Name Specification Engine Oil – SAE 0W-30 – Synthetic Blend WSS-M2C963-A1 
Note: If you use your vehicle regularly above the altitude of 5,000 ft (1,524 m) and under the temperature of -4.0°F (-20°C), it is recommended to use the alternative engine oil.
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY AND SPECIFICATION – 7.3L, GASOLINE
Use oil that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade. If you do not use oil that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade, it could result in:
- Component damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.
- Longer engine cranking periods.
- Increased emission levels.
- Reduced vehicle performance.
- Reduced fuel economy.
An oil that displays this symbol conforms to current engine, emission system and fuel economy performance standards of ILSAC. We recommend Motorcraft motor oil for your vehicle. If Motorcraft oil is not available, use motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.
- Capacities
Variant Including the Oil Filter All. 8.0 qt (7.57 L) - Materials
Name Specification Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil(U.S.) Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil
/ Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-30 Motorcraft®(Canada)
XO-5W30-Q1SP(U.S.)
CXO-5W30-LSP6(Canada)
WSS-M2C961-A1
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance, we recommend that you use the following alternative engine oil in extremely cold climates, where the ambient temperature reaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.
- Materials
Name Specification Engine Oil – SAE 0W-30 – Synthetic Blend WSS-M2C963-A1
FAQ
The towing capacity of the 2023 F-450 can vary depending on the engine, configuration, and equipment. It’s typically in the range of 20,000 to 37,000 pounds or more, depending on the setup.
Payload capacity can vary based on factors like trim level and bed configuration. It’s generally around 4,000 to 8,000 pounds or more.
The 2023 F-450 might offer various engine options, including powerful diesel engines designed for towing and hauling.
Horsepower and torque outputs can vary based on engine options, but they often range from approximately 350 to 500+ horsepower and 600 to 1,000+ lb-ft of torque, depending on the specific engine.
The seating capacity is usually up to six passengers in the 2023 F-450.
The wheelbase can vary based on cab and bed configurations, but it’s typically around 170 to 200 inches.
The available bed lengths can vary, often ranging from approximately 6.75 to 8.2 feet.
The 2023 F-450 typically uses an automatic transmission, often with multiple gears.
The fuel tank capacity can vary depending on the model and configuration, usually around 34 to 48 gallons.
Yes, the F-450 often offers dual rear wheels (dually) on the rear axle for increased stability when carrying heavy loads or towing.
Yes, the 2023 F-450 might offer advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and more.
The maximum GVWR can vary based on configuration but typically ranges from around 14,000 to 16,500 pounds or more.
Yes, the F-450 might offer different drive modes, including towing, off-road, and normal driving modes, to optimize performance.
Yes, the F-450 often offers multiple trim levels, each with varying levels of features and equipment.
The available cab options typically include Regular Cab, SuperCab, and Crew Cab, each offering different levels of passenger space and configurations.
Useful Links:
View Full PDF: 2023 FORD F-450 |Auto User Guide
2023 FORD F-450 Engine Oil and Fluids Information
