2023 Ford F-350 SuperDuty

While the 2023 Ford F-350 will be available in various configurations, the Regular Cab limits the option only to base XL and higher XLT trims. Ford has been quite tight-lipped about the trim-wise features of the upcoming truck apart from releasing a few overview-like information. According to the available info, the base XL trim's cabin will be quite spartan in nature with only a few basic convenience features. However, the infotainment system will cover the basics quite well with 5G Wi-Fi hotspot connectivity, fleet management system, and onboard telematics to keep better track of each vehicle. The audio system will be a standard Bang & Olufsen unit with a 6-speaker setup in the base trim while the higher trims will see a 12-speaker setup as an option. Apart from the upgraded audio system, the infotainment system with a big 12.1-inch touchscreen display along with additional features. Apart from these features, we expect the XLT trim to carry some additional standard features along with optional extras.

We Recommend

Since all the details about the features offered in both the trims of the truck aren't available yet, we cannot recommend a specific trim level. However, as per the minor leaks, the base XL trim is best suited for fleet operators while the truck takes care of the occupants with a few convenience features as well.

Release Date

The 2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty Regular Cab is expected to be released by early 2023.

One of the biggest updates on the 2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty would be its powertrain. Ford has confirmed that the 2023 F-350 Super Duty will arrive with a bigger, 6.8-liter gasoline V8, a bold move in this era of turbocharging, downsizing, and electrification. With the new motor, the output numbers will also be increased considerably along with, as Ford claims, the towing and payload capacities will also be increased significantly as well. Ford is targeting to set the bars high with the updated F-350, especially with its capabilities. The current model’s 6.2-liter V8 is not a slouch either with 385 horses and 430 lb-ft of torque lurking within. Ford also offers a mammoth, 7.3-liter Power Stroke V8 that whips out 430 horses along with 475 lb-ft of torque. Along with that, the Power Stroke motor also has impressive tow ratings too.

The RAM 3500 gets a 6.4-liter naturally aspirated V8 that is paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The RAM 3500 drives better than the twins from General Motors with more refinement levels from the motor. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD gets a bigger 6.6-liter naturally aspirated V8 that makes an okay-ish 401 horsepower along with an impressive 464 lb-ft of torque. Along with that, the Silverado 3500HD has an earth-moving 16,800 lbs of towing capacity even in its base form. The GMC Sierra 3500HD shares the same powertrain with the Silverado 3500HD hence, it has identical power, torque, and tow ratings as well.

2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty Regular Cab Ride and Handling

Pickup trucks were primarily used for towing and carrying cargo items, period. However, with time, these vehicles have started to see multiple usages other than carrying cargo such as leisure activities or going out on a drive for personal purposes. Coming back to the F-350 Super Duty, it previously saw a suspension tuning that felt right at home while under load but after the last redesign, things changed. With the upcoming redesign, nothing significant is expected to change in this regard. While driving, be it well-paved roads or broken ones, the current model of the F-350 behaves like a civilized vehicle by staying stable even at high speeds. Bad roads are no match for the truck since the heavy duty suspension can take it all. Equip the truck with the optional 4x4 layout, you can go off-roading with your truck too but the approach and departure angles can be lower due to the length of the truck. 

2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty Regular Cab Braking Performance

The braking prowess of a huge cargo vehicle such as the Ford F-350 Super Duty plays a decision-making role before making a purchase. Well, the truck has never disappointed in this aspect. While the 2023 F-350 Super Duty will see a bigger engine under its hood along with increased power and torque figures, we expect Ford to upgrade its braking hardware as well. The current model gets 14.29-inch rotors at the front along with 14.29-inch rotors at the rear. With this setup, the truck comes to a halt after covering 155 feet while traveling at 60mph.

The RAM 3500 gets the biggest rear brakes here with 14.7-inch rotors along with 14.2-inch rotors at the front. Even though the stopping distance of the truck is not known as of now, we expect it to be at par with the rest of the rivals here. Moreover, it has a lower curb weight than the rivals here as well. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD gets 14-inch front and 14.1-inch rear rotors to handle its braking duties. As such, the truck comes to a complete stop within 135 feet, offering better performance than the current model of the F-350. The GMC Sierra 3500HD shares its braking hardware with the Silverado hence, its stopping distance and brake rotor dimensions are similar to the latter too.

The EPA exempts commercial vehicles with big powertrains from the official mpg tests hence, the fuel economy numbers of the current F-350 aren't available. However, according to observations by several owners the truck is seen to deliver an average of 13 to 14mpg of city mileage, which is decent for a truck this big and has a 6.4-liter V8. With the upcoming model, we expect the ratings to remain similar since Ford has announced a bigger 6.8-liter V8 for the new model. To keep things easier on the pocket, we expect to see the engine be tuned to deliver some decent mpg numbers in the real world when compared to its rivals.

The mpg ratings of the RAM 3500 aren’t available due to the EPA exemptions. However, out in the real world, the truck manages to deliver around 11.7 to 12 mpg at the most inside the cities. Out on the highways, the number varies to quite an extent on the amount of load you’re carrying or towing along with your driving style. To take care of your journeys, the RAM 3500 gets a 32-gallon gasoline tank that offers some decent driving range figures. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD with its base 6.6-liter V8 returns an average of 16.88mpg while it drops further in case of towing heavy loads. The 36-gallon gasoline tank is the most impressive part, and it allows the truck to cover more miles than most of its rivals before heading to a gas station. The GMC Sierra 3500HD has a similar motor to the Silverado along with identical output numbers. Hence, its average mpg numbers are quite identical to its twin, the Chevy Silverado.

Along with the upgraded powertrain, we can expect an updated interior on the 2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty Regular Cab. While there has been no clear information regarding the updates the truck will see on the inside, we expect Ford to retain the original rugged design of the cabin with a robust build and oodles of space. Even in the current model, the cabin offers excellent space even for tall drivers and a decent amount of storage cubbies inside the Regular Cab. Being a bigger version of the popular F-150, the F-350 bears quite the resemblance in interior design with the F-150’s interiors but the base model is quite bare bones to one's liking. The upcoming model will also get a sparsely-equipped base model but the ample space to stretch your legs and arms will make up for it to some extent. On the plus side, Ford will offer its max-recline seats right from the base XL trim of the truck that can fold completely flat, allowing drivers out on a long haul to take ample rest. Vinyl seats will be standard on the base trim, and it’s super easy to clean while on the XLT trim, we can expect cloth upholstery at the most.

RAM trucks did start making it among the most preferable options in their segments for their excellent cabin, and the RAM 3500 isn’t an exception either. Even though the base trim of the RAM 3500 gets fewer convenience features as compared to the higher trim levels, it does offer a few more standard features than the rivals here. On top of that, the overall layout of the cabin along with the comfort levels are near to unmatched in the segment as well. While the earlier models of the Chevrolet Silverado faced plenty of criticism for offering quite a spartan cabin for the price, with the last update, the scenario has changed. While you might struggle a bit with the hand-cranked windows and the manual door locks, the headroom and legroom inside are simply cavernous. Even for a base trim, the overall design of the dashboard along with the layout is rugged but user-friendly. The GMC Sierra 3500HD’s cabin bears several identical parts to the Silverado, Despite that, the GMC Sierra’s cabin looks and feels slightly more premium than its mechanical twin, the Silverado.

Some of the key interior features available with the 2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty Regular Cab include:

• Vinyl upholstery
• Rake and reach adjustable steering column
• Vinyl covered floor
• Carpeted floors and floor mats
• Power windows and locks
• Manual sliding rear windows

How intuitive is the 2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty Regular Cab’s infotainment system?

For the 2023 model year, Ford has said they’ll upgrade the infotainment system of the F-350 Super Duty right from its base trim. As standard, the truck will get an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display running Ford’s latest user interface. All the details about the connectivity options aren’t official yet, but we expect the system to get Bluetooth, radio, and auxiliary audio inputs as standard. Moreover, it is official that the system will get a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot along with a fleet management system to allow the owners to keep better track of their trucks. In the audio department, even the base model will get an 8-speaker audio setup from Bang & Olufsen while the higher trims will get an optional 18-speaker unit from the same brand as well.

Some of the most notable infotainment features available with the 2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty Regular Cab include:

• 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display
• Bluetooth
• 5G Wi-Fi hotspot 
• Fleet management system
• 8-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system
• 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display(optional)

We have seen the Ford Super Duty series trucks become more and more intimidating on the outside after every redesign, and we expect the same for the 2023 model as well. With the brand staying tight-lipped about the exterior dimensions and the design details of the upcoming F-350, we can tell from the promotional images that the truck will see a reworked front-end design. The signature C-shaped headlamp units will see a change in design too with the C-shape being sleeker and more prominent than before. The front grille will also get a two-part design, and we expect the base trims to arrive without the chrome exterior trims as shown in the images. Overall, the sheer dimensions of the truck are retained and we await further updates from the brand regarding the exterior features of the truck.

The RAM 3500 has been the most badass-looking truck in the class, especially due to its semi-like hood design along with a dominating front grille design as well. Even though its on-paper dimensions are slightly smaller than some rivals such as the Super Duty or the heavy duty twins from General Motors, none of the rivals hardly beat the RAM in terms of road presence. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has progressed quite well in its exterior appearance with the redesign in the recent past, and its blacked-out front grille paired with the boxy front end has a proper truck-like design language. The GMC Sierra 3500HD, being a slightly premium version of the Silverado, has a better and more premium exterior design than the Silverado. However, with the higher trim levels, you’ll get to see plenty of chrome exterior trims.

Some standout exterior features include:

• 17-inch painted steel wheels
• Black grille, bumpers and trim
• Front tow hooks
• Trailer towing equipment
• Heated side mirrors
• Remote keyless entry

In recent times, pickup trucks have started to bag some decent crash ratings from both the IIHS and the NHTSA. However, the Ford F-350 here hasn’t been crash-tested by the agencies. Despite that, the 2023 F-350 will arrive with a standard forward collision warning and mitigation system along with the basics such as traction control, electronic stability control, anti-lock braking system, Passenger airbag deactivation switch, and post-collision safety system. Also, it can be further equipped with additional safety techs from the optional list as well.

Some of the standout safety features include:

• Forward collision warning and mitigation
• Anti lock braking system
• Electronic stability control
• Post-collision safety system
• Passenger airbag deactivation switch
• Traction control 

2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty Regular Cab vs 2022 RAM 3500

The RAM 3500 is a part of the long-standing trucks carrying the RAM badge and has become one of the most preferred options in the class. Even though the 3500 has marginally lower towing and payload capacities than a few rivals out there, it has top-notch scores in both driveability, performance, and interior comfort aspects. When compared to the F-350 Super Duty, the latter fared better in terms of capabilities while the former excelled in the interior department. However, we expect the Super Duty to excel in both the aforementioned areas with the upcoming redesign.

2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty Regular Cab vs 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is a popular and one of the highest-selling trucks in the class, and it appeals to more shoppers with its impressive capacities offered right from the base trim. Even with the base powertrain, the 3500HD is able to tow more than the current Super Duty with its base motor and the RAM 3500 with its base motor as well. The 3500HD only falls short in the exterior design and interior comfort criteria when compared to both the Super Duty and the RAM 3500.

2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty Regular Cab vs 2022 GMC Sierra 3500HD

The GMC Sierra 3500HD is the more premium mechanical twin of the Silverado 3500HD hence, its powertrain options and interior dimensions are similar to the latter as well. Despite the similarities, the Sierra 3500HD has a better interior in terms of appointments along with having a better exterior design that justifies its slightly premium price tag and the premium image in the market. With the F-350 Super Duty all geared up to receive a facelift for 2033 MY, we expect the Sierra 3500HD to have a tough time competing.

The Ford F-350 never failed to appeal to the right set of customers with its capabilities and rugged exterior design. Moreover, Ford offers a 7.3-liter Power Stroke V8 that simply overwhelms with its power and towing capabilities as well. The F-350 lacked in some areas such as the interior and exterior appeal, but it is all set to be taken care of with the 2023 redesign. Moreover, the base power plant will see a significant upgrade too with the older 6.2-liter unit being swapped out for a bigger 6.8-liter unit. Overall, the 2023 F-350 Super Duty is worth the wait if you’re looking for a capable truck in this class.