2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty Review

The F-350 is available with gasoline and diesel-powered V8 engines. The base gasoline engine 6.8-liter V8 makes 400 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque, while the upsized 7.3-liter V8 makes 430 hp and 485 lb-ft. The turbocharged 6.7-liter diesel V8 is available in two versions. The standard one makes 475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft, while a high-output variant cranks things up to 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque. All engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic.

XL
The base F-350 Super Duty XL is fairly light on features, though the relatively no-frills feature list makes it great for work-truck duty. Standard equipment highlights include:

• 6.8-liter V8 engine
• 17-inch steel wheels
• Heated towing mirrors
• Vinyl floor covering and upholstery
• Power windows and door locks
• 8-inch infotainment display
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)
• Trailer hitch receiver and wire harness
• Trailer sway control
• Integrated trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab)

XLT
The XLT builds off the base XL's features, adding:

• 7.3-liter V8 engine
• Standard four-wheel drive
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Power-adjustable mirrors
• Carpeted floor and cloth upholstery
• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

Lariat
The Lariat is only available as an extended-cab or crew-cab truck. It builds on the XLT's equipment with:

• LED headlights and LED bed lighting
• Power-folding and power-telescoping tow mirrors
• Rear parking sensors
• Remote start
• Keyless entry with push-button start
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Power-adjustable pedals
• Heated outboard rear seats

The Lariat also comes with these tech upgrades:

• Digital instrument cluster screen
• 12-inch touchscreen infotainment display with navigation
• Eight-speaker B&O audio system with subwoofer
• Wireless charging pad
• Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
• Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
• Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the truck and its surroundings in tight parking situations)

King Ranch
The crew cab-only King Ranch adds a bit of Western flair to the F-350. It includes all Lariat features plus:

• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Power tailgate
• Power-deployable running boards
• Ambient interior lighting
• King Ranch-specific leather interior
• 18-speaker B&O audio system
• Head-up display
• Pro Power Onboard (2-kW charger for charging multiple phones, laptops or other small devices)
• Upgraded forward collision mitigation system
• Lane keeping assistance (steers the F-350 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
• Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
• Trailer backup assist (additional features to make installing and reversing a trailer easier)
• Payload weight monitor (On-Board Scales)

Platinum
The Platinum trim sits alongside the King Ranch but does without the latter's cowboy-esque styling. Features generally mirror those on the King Ranch. Changes include:

• Revised exterior trim and styling
• Platinum-specific leather interior
• Massaging front seats

Limited
The F-350 Limited is just about as close to a luxury pickup as you'll find these days. It builds off the Platinum trim with:

• Standard turbocharged diesel V8 engine
• Two-panel power sunroof
• Premium two-tone leather upholstery
• Synthetic suede headliner
• Carbon-fiber interior trim

Many features found on the upper trim levels are optional on the lower trims. Other upgrades, depending on which F-350 configuration you choose, include:

• FX4 Off-Road package
• Hill descent control
• Off-road shock absorbers
• Transfer case and fuel-tank skid plates
• Tremor Off-Road package
• Locking rear differential
• Front limited-slip differential
• Upgraded suspension with increased ride height
• 18-inch black wheels with off-road tires
• Skid plates
• Revised front air dam with better approach angles
• Off-road running boards
• Rock Crawl driving mode
• Trail Control off-road cruise control