The Ford F-450 Super Duty has been fully redesigned for 2023, with fresh styling inside and out, an updated powertrain lineup, and a whole host of new tech to help with towing, hauling and more. In fact, the F-250, F-350 and F-450 are new for this year. Towing and hauling are the F-450's specialty. It comes with a diesel-powered engine, dual rear wheels, a special wide-track front suspension and commercial-grade tires.
The new Super Duty isn't vastly different than before, with Ford focusing on refinement and making driving such a large vehicle even easier. That's good since trucks are being tasked with doing more than ever before. The interior has been completely redone, though it bears a resemblance to the current F-150 (which was all-new for 2021). The F-450 Super Duty is still suitable as a work truck; just get it with vinyl floors, vinyl upholstery and a bench seat. But it can also be a luxury truck with available two-tone leather upholstery; heated, ventilated and massaging seats; and an 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system.
There are plenty of other changes, too, with a lot of focus on improving or enhancing the Super Duty's tech. That doesn't just mean a bigger touchscreen display. Some of the trick towing features originally found on the current F-150 have made their way to the heavy-duty models. For example, the new Pro Trailer Hitch Assist system can automatically back up the truck to a trailer with a ball hitch and position it right underneath, which makes hooking up a trailer without a spotter exponentially easier. There's also a system that allows you to input the size and weight of your trailer and the truck will let you know if your load is properly balanced based on the trailer's tongue weight. The truck can also weigh how much payload you've put in the bed and how close you are to the max rating.
Although there are other heavy-duty models on the market, the F-450 is the only 450/4500 series truck that's available as a regular pickup for consumers. GM and Ram have trucks with similar capabilities, but those are chassis cab-style trucks for commercial use only. But it's important to note that you'll likely end up paying more for the F-450 than the F-350, Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD or Ram 3500HD.
The 2023 F-450 Super Duty is available in six trim levels: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited. Availability of bed and cab configurations varies by trim, but generally the F-450 is available in regular- or crew-cab (SuperCrew) configuration paired with either a 6.75-foot or an 8-foot bed. Starting this year, four-wheel drive is standard on all but the base XL trim, though it can be optioned on that trim too. Dual rear wheels are standard on all F-450 models. Keep reading for more information on the F-450's engines, standard features and major options. Compare the 2023 Ford F-450 Super Duty trim levels in-depth.
Which F-450 Super Duty trim does Edmunds recommend?
While the F-450 received some major changes for 2023, we still think the Lariat trim is the one to get. It has more standard features than the XL or XLT trim level and is available with a wider array of options for not a ton more cash. A big one for the Lariat is standard four-wheel drive. You can't have the F-450 Lariat with a regular cab, though it is available with a bed or as a chassis cab.
The 2023 Ford F-450 Super Duty has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 13 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Recalls
13 recalls found
Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
Recall Number:
26V204000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
26S24
Manufactured from:
2021-10-25 to
Number of vehicles affected:
422613
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
Defect Consequence:
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
Recall Number:
26V104000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
26C10
Number of vehicles affected:
4381878
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Defect Consequence:
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Recall Number:
25V455000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
25S75
Manufactured from:
2021-07-01 to
Number of vehicles affected:
850318
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Defect Consequence:
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The remedy is under development. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 14, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
Recall Number:
25V315000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
25S49
Number of vehicles affected:
1075299
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2023-2024 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Defect Consequence:
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated for third quarter 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Recall Number:
25V134000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
25S17
Number of vehicles affected:
355
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-573. The default rearview camera image may not be displayed when using the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature.
Defect Consequence:
An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the Advanced Drive Assistance System (ADAS) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S17.
Recall Number:
24V806000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
24S66
Number of vehicles affected:
24950
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. Water may enter the Tailgate Park Assist Sensor Interface Module (TPASIM) and cause the rearview camera image to display intermittently or appear blue or black.
Defect Consequence:
A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the tailgate top camera, wire harness, TPASIM module, and update the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S66.
Recall Number:
23V847000
Number of vehicles affected:
17970
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles. The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
Defect Consequence:
A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Number:
23V758000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
23S59
Number of vehicles affected:
13
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles. The fasteners for the front wheel hub extender may be insufficiently tightened, which can result in the wheel and wheel extender detaching from the vehicle.
Defect Consequence:
Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub extender retaining nuts. If the retaining nuts are loose, dealers will replace the wheel hub extender, retaining nuts, and hub assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at -866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S59.
Recall Number:
23V573000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
23S46
Number of vehicles affected:
18513
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-Super Duty F250, F350, and F450 vehicles equipped with the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature. The default rearview camera image may not be displayed when using the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature.
Defect Consequence:
An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the Advanced Drive Assistance System (ADAS) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2023. The remedy is anticipated to be ready by 4th Quarter 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S46.
Recall Number:
23V507000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
23S37
Number of vehicles affected:
1339
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles. If the driver and front passenger door module experiences a low power condition and resets while the window is moving, the anti-pinch function may not detect an obstacle near the top edge and may not automatically reverse direction.
Defect Consequence:
A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S37.
Recall Number:
23V506000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
23C25
Number of vehicles affected:
38695
Defect Description:
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 improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Defect Consequence:
An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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 service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C25.
Recall Number:
23V420000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
23C20
Number of vehicles affected:
691133
Defect Description:
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 owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Defect Consequence:
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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 were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
Recall Number:
23V344000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
23S22
Number of vehicles affected:
19
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, resulting in possible separation of the steering column from the adjoining components.
Defect Consequence:
A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering column upper shaft coupler bolts, or install any missing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S22.
Warranty
3 years / 36,000 milesBasic Warranty
Basic Warranty
3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty
5 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty
5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty
5 years / 60,000 miles
Ford F-450 Super Duty Reviews
Owner Reviews
4.1 out of 5 stars
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Alerts the driver when a vehicle comes into the truck's blind spot. The zone can be enlarged to cover a trailer up to 33 feet in length.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist
Helps make reversing an attached trailer easier. The trailer angle can be adjusted with a knob, and the steering wheel will automatically adjust to line things up.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Warns you if a tire is below the recommended pressure. Coverage can include trailer tires as well.