2023 Ford F-250 SuperDuty

The 250 SuperDuty is offered in two trim levels. The base is XL and the other is XLT. both of the above are powered by the same 6.2L V8 gasoline engine that makes 385 horsepower. Coming with a standard 6.75-foot box brings an 8-feet bed as an option. The previously functioning more ephemeral infotainment display is now replaced with an 8-inch touchscreen. Manual air conditioning, manual door locks, a backup camera, and many other features are on offer.

Additional opinions include-

Trailer tow high capacity with ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System and Pro Trailer Backup Assist package

• Increased towing capacity
• Lane-departure warning
• Trailer backup assist
• 360-degree camera system

FX4 Off-Road package

• Hill descent control
• Off-road shock absorber
• Transfer case and fuel skid plates
• Tremor Off-Road package

Tremor Off-Road package

• Locking rear differential
• Front limited slip differential
• Upgraded suspensions with increased ride height 
• Skid plates
• 18-inch black wheels with off-road tires
• Revised front air dam with better approach angles
• Off-road running board
• Trailer control off-road cruise control
• Lane-departure warning

We Recommend

CARHP recommends going for the XLT trim. It offers a better value option than the XL. Power-operated windows, power tailgate, automatic high beam headlights, chrome bumper, chrome grille, two USB ports, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Advanced driver aids include – blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and forward collision mitigation by default.

Release date 

The newest generation is expected to be released in spring 2023.

Powered by a single 6.2L unleaded V8 engine, the cab used to make 385 horsepower and 430-pound feet of torque. It was engaged with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The newest generation ties the knot with a 10-speed automatic transmission. It now carries an all-wheel drive drivetrain by default. With the refined engine, Ford only teased it to bring “impressive” output but has not released actual power and torque numbers. The regular cab takes 7.5 seconds to meet the 0-60 mph mark.

Ram 2500 is the most expensive regular cab on sale. It is also the most powerful truck available in the market. The most affordable regular cab is the Chevy Silverado 2500HD, which brings identical horsepower and torque numbers to the GMC 2500 HD. The SuperDuty brings might brings this year an impressive powertrain, but while writing this, it suffers with the lowest power output in the segment. It is a regular cab with an all-wheel drive system by default.

2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty Ride and Handling

Ride quality is not out of the world, but one can feel the transformation in acceleration when choosing the optional diesel engine. The steering wheel is interactive and its feedback mainly relies on the chosen trim. The 10-speed transmission shifts are improved with the latest generation technology, still, without upgrades, the shits are firmer and endure a soapy experience. Cruising in and around the streets is very comfortable and rides pretty well. Handling around the corners is a little lackey because of the high ride quality. When taking to the highway, the cab pushes itself delegating a prosperous acceleration. Optional off-road shock absorbers help to steer easily on uneven or hilly road conditions. The cab carries a turning diameter of 54.7 ft which is a huge number when standing it against the other vehicles in the segment. With the leaf suspensions, it strengthens the vehicle to handle much higher lows with less deflection. It also assists the vehicle to raise or lower. The cab gets five drive modes by default. Normal is the daily driving mode that delivers optimum comfort. The slippery mode brings back traction to the wheels to steer easily in slippery conditions. Tow-haul maximizes the torque to pull the payload easily. The Eco mode by mitigating the performance maintains upscaled fuel efficiency. The deep snow/sand mode optimizes accelerator pedal response, traction settings, and stability controls to help maintain forward momentum when driving through deep sand or snow. Optional Rock crawl mode empowered vehicle triumphs the hilly area with ease. Standard 17-inch wheels wrapped around the tires of measurement LT245/75SR17.

2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty Braking System

The anti-lock braking system on all four wheels helps prevent them from locking in a panic or harsh braking conditions. Post-collision safety mitigates the chances of additional damages that may occur after the initially happened collision. The brake pedals are responsive. In standard terms, the cab does not bring advanced driver aids. An Integrated trailer brake controller on the XLT allows adjustments of a trailer’s brakes from the cab. The optional hill descent control system continuously adjusts braking pressure to help control slippage and maintains a constant preset speed while going down a steep grade.

The newest Super Duty Ford regular cab is the heaviest vehicle on our list. It is also the regular cab with the biggest brake clippers. The curb weight of the GMC Sierra 2500 and the Chevy Silverado match exactly. Ram 2500 curb weight shows it is the lightest regular cab available on sale. The braking distance of Ram and GMC are the same. Looking at the braking distance of the Ford F-250 Super Duty regular cab shows the poorest braking system available on any truck. Keeping the curb weight of the Silverado in mind, an educated guess says it has the same braking distance and brake calipers as the GMC Sierra 2500HD.

These vehicles do not apply to the EPA ratings. Now that Ford has overhauled its powertrains, we can not predict it to bring a definite mileage. Though we are sure it brings some improvements in its efficiency as the body parts are now composed of lighter aluminum panels. It earned 15 mpg on the highways, and with its fuel tank of 34 gallons, it certainly brings over 500 miles of range.

Though the mileage number strongly relies on the amount of payload the cab is carrying, the zest of the table shows that the GMC is a more efficient vehicle with its top mileage on the highways. Shaking hands with the Silverado also pertains to the largest fuel-carrying capacity. The lowest fuel tank is seen with Ram 2500. 2023The Ford F-250 SuperDuty mpg is competitive in the segment.

The interior quality is improved with the latest upgrades. Seats now carry more comfort than before, but it is only seen in upper trims. The XL trim still lacks several parameters. Doors open highly large that do not feel confined while going in and out of it. Meanwhile being a vehicle highly lifted creates awkwardness. The door panels carry power window controls on XLE, Material quality is elevated. The cabin gets an overhaul and brings more appealing changes than before. The seats are reliable when carrying payloads on long distances. The dashboard is completely changed from the previous generation. It now encompasses a standard 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with an upgradeable 12-inch display. The material used on the dash feels strong to the touch. Four AC vents on the dash, two on either side of the infotainment. The steering wheel collects various controls with sound controls–manual tilt and telescopic function. The dashboard separated into two halves looks a bit tied up. It holds four dome-shaped controls that can be operated even with closed eyes. The center console shows a storage compartment and armrest of good paddling and length. Some cupholder and hidden storage space.

The GMC Sierra 2500HD and the Chevy Silverado show off the highest amount of legroom in their seats. The Ford F-250 SuperDuty cargo capacity is better than the Ram 2500. all the vehicles carry beds of the same length.

Highlights of the interior–

• 4-way driver and 4-way passenger seat
• Manual tilt and telescopic steering column
• FordPass Connect
• Manual air conditioning
• Illuminated locking glove box
• Full cloth headliner
• Urethane gear shift materials
• Daynight rearview mirror 
• Passenger visor vanity mirror
• 2 12V power socket
• Front map lights 
• Fade-to-off interior lighting
• Pickup cargo box lights 
• Smart device remote engine start
• Instrument panel covered bin and dashboard storage’
• Manual 1st-row windows
• System Monitor 
• Trim computer
• Outside temp gauge
• Manually adjustable front head restraint 
• Air filtration

How intuitive is the 2023 Ford F-250 SuperDuty infotainment system?

The base trim gets an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen that comes standard with a 12-inch reconfigurable digital instrument panel. Ford has an integrated 5G hotspot as well to surf the internet inside. The new fleet management system helps the business to keep track of the record of trucks and helps the operator stay on maintenance. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration on the XLE trim. The interface is gentle and works decently. A Bang and Olufsen-tuned stereo system

Key features of the infotainment system–

• Radio FM stereo
• Fixed antenna 
• Scan and clock
• 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
• MP3 Player
• Communication and entertainment system
• Enhanced voice recognition
• Center stack screen
• 2 LCD monitors in the front
• Bang and Olufson tuned stereo system

Similar to the cabin improvements, the external affair of the SuperDuty gets a fresh look. It now looks more confident as well as a more premium-looking vehicle from the outside. The front hood is way lifted than the earlier model. It proposes a 6.2L V8 engine underneath. A little curved line on the edges of the bonnet provides a better shape. The front grille is fully changed and now it shows the excess chrome elements making the regular cab shiny. The refreshed C-shaped lights remind us of the Ford F-150 and the Maverick. SuperDuty is engraved beautifully above the Ford logo. Front spoiler Front spoiler is ready to face several terrains without extra effort. The side profile is flat with body-colored door handles, gigantic outside rearview mirrors, and window trims all finished in clearcoat paint. The car can wear 14 different shades, we favor looking it into red paint. Standard 17-inch wheels play around the tires of measurement LT245/75SR17. The rear end is blank with the payload area that can be operated with power controls mounted on the key. Ford logo in the center, and brake lights

The Ford has the longest wheelbase in the segment. It is also a pick-up truck with a maximum payload capacity. Dimensions and specifications of the GMC 2500 HD and the Chevy Silverado 2500HD are almost indistinguishable. Ram 2500 is the regular cab with the maximum towing capacity on the market. GMC and Chevy are the heaviest in the comparison.

Characteristics of the exterior of Ford F-250 SuperDuty –

• 17-inch Argent-painted steel wheels 
• Regular box style 
• Steel spare wheel
• Spare tire store underbody
• Clearcoat paint
• Black front bumper
• Black rear step bumper
• Window trim in black accents
• Black door handles
• Side mirrors with manual-folding
• Fixed rear window 
• Light tinted glass
• Black grille 
• Variable intermittent wipers
• Tilgate rear cargo access
• Auto lamp auto on-off aero composite halogen
• Daytime running lights 
• Preference setting headlamps with delay-off
• Cargo lamp with high mount stop light

A line featuring several safety features is included in the new SuperDuty. Available Adaptive Cruise control maintains a prominent distance between the SuprDuty 250 and the truck moving ahead of it. In an emergency, it also applies the brake to bring the vehicle to a full stop. Still, some of the features are kept as an option. The standard automatic emergency braking system after detecting a potential collision ahead provides a forward collision warning and automatically brakes to avoid the collision or lessen the severity of impact.

Key features of the safety system–

• AdvanceTrec with roll stability control
• ABS and driveline traction control
• Side impact beams 
• Post-collision safety system
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Front head airbags
• Airbag occupancy sensor
•  Child seat anchor
• Available lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
• Available adaptive cruise control with a lane-centering feature
• Tire pressure monitoring
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• Auto delay off headlamps
• Three front headrest
• Front center 3-point belt
• Engine immobilizer

2023 Ford F-250 SuperDuty vs. 2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD

GMC is less expensive and provides more power and torque. The Sierra also possesses better acceleration. SuperDuty has more payload capacity with additional towing capabilities. The braking performance of GMC steps ahead of the F-250 regular cab. Both runs on the same size wheels, meanwhile the Ford brings an extended wheelbase. Sierra covers more ground clearance and curbs weight.

2023 Ford F-250 SuperDuty vs. 2023 Ram 2500

Ram costs extra and brings the segment-leading towing capacity. The updated interior of SuperDuty looks more refined and mannered. Bed dimensions on both the cabs are of equal sizes, while the cargo-carrying strength of the SuperDuty completes its duty with extra cu.-ft. Ground clearance on Ford is great, while the Ram 2500 is a lightweight vehicle. Ford shows more fuel capacity, while the Ram brings extra mpg with a shorter fuel tank.

2023 Ford F-250 SuperDuty vs. 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500HD

With less money, Silverado has further legroom and extra gallons of fuel tank. It also flexes with more power and torque generation. Ford is strong with towing and segment-topping payload capacity. Bed length is the same on both, but cargo carrying capacity is seen more on the Silverado. Chevy Silverado is more lifted and hence secures more ground clearance. Ford F-250 is an all-wheel driven vehicle, while the Chevy has a rear-wheel drivetrain.

The notable changes in the new Superduty make the vehicle worth spending extra thousand dollars. Fuel capacity is above average. The seats are comfortable, the infotainment system is updated, the dashboard looks more refined, and the steering response is acceptable. Similar to the trucks in the segment, the vehicle still lacks major advanced driver-assistive tech features. It costs extra to get into the car. Though, it impresses with its towing and best-in-class payload capabilities. Want more space to carry cargo, then GMC is a competitive rival. The Ram costs less and brings the highest towing capacity with the lowest curb weight. Chevy Silverado brings huge ground clearance and it costs you less too.