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The latest and greatest Super Duty has been recalled year again, despite Jim Farley promising improved quality checks for the Blue Oval's workhorse. Recall number 23V-507 involves 1,339 vehicles manufactured for the 2023 model year between January 3 and March 1.
What is the problem with said trucks? For starters, an issue pertaining to the front window actuation performance was brought to Ford's attention on March 28. The safety boffins in the Critical Concern Review Group, together with the Dearborn-based automaker's engineering department, identified incorrect software versions for the driver and passenger door modules.
The Ford Motor Company describes the software as non-production intent, which makes this blunder all the more embarrassing. The CCRG determined that a contractor didn't receive the proper software version for the driver and passenger door modules. The correct DDM and PDM software was eventually sent to the contractor on March 16, as per the attached report.
Vehicles with non-production-intent software may experience two issues. First and foremost, the anti-pinch function of the front windows may deactivate unexpectedly. Second, the one-touch-up feature may become disabled as well. The remedy – as expected – comes in the form of new software for the driver and passenger door modules. Ford service techs will be informed of this problem at the beginning of September, whereas known owners will be informed by first-class mail in the period between September 11 and 15.
1,339 vehicles are called back, with 913 of them being F-250 pickup trucks. The remainder comprises 353 units of the F-350, 24 of the F-450, and 49 of the F-550.
Ford may describe the 2023 model as being all-new, but don't be fooled by the flapdoodle. It's closely related to the previous-gen SD, albeit with lots more tech stuffed inside. Ford also improved the frame and exterior design, but the most obvious changes from the old SD can be found underhood.
The 6.2-liter Boss V8 is gone in favor of a 6.8 unit. Closely related to the 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 introduced by the previous-gen Super Duty, the standard engine features a cast-iron block and two valves per cylinder. The cam-in-block V8 takes 87 octane and produces 400 horsepower on full song, whereas peak torque is rated at 445 pound-feet (603 Nm). Step up to the Godzilla, and the numbers are 430 and 485 (658), respectively.
Customers who intend to tow on a daily basis are better off getting the 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel V8, which comes in two distinct flavors. The 90-degree lump usually packs 475 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet (1,424 Nm). As if that wasn't enough, the high-output version belts out a staggering 500 horsepower and 1,200 pound-feet (1,627 Nm). All four engine choices are joined by 10-speed autos.
The F-450 can tow a rather impressive 40,000 pounds (18,144 kilograms), putting the Super Duty well ahead of the Silverado HD and Ram HD. The Super Duty also bests the competition in terms of maximum payload, with Ford quoting 8,000 pounds (3,629 kilograms).
The Ford Motor Company describes the software as non-production intent, which makes this blunder all the more embarrassing. The CCRG determined that a contractor didn't receive the proper software version for the driver and passenger door modules. The correct DDM and PDM software was eventually sent to the contractor on March 16, as per the attached report.
Vehicles with non-production-intent software may experience two issues. First and foremost, the anti-pinch function of the front windows may deactivate unexpectedly. Second, the one-touch-up feature may become disabled as well. The remedy – as expected – comes in the form of new software for the driver and passenger door modules. Ford service techs will be informed of this problem at the beginning of September, whereas known owners will be informed by first-class mail in the period between September 11 and 15.
1,339 vehicles are called back, with 913 of them being F-250 pickup trucks. The remainder comprises 353 units of the F-350, 24 of the F-450, and 49 of the F-550.
Ford may describe the 2023 model as being all-new, but don't be fooled by the flapdoodle. It's closely related to the previous-gen SD, albeit with lots more tech stuffed inside. Ford also improved the frame and exterior design, but the most obvious changes from the old SD can be found underhood.
The 6.2-liter Boss V8 is gone in favor of a 6.8 unit. Closely related to the 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 introduced by the previous-gen Super Duty, the standard engine features a cast-iron block and two valves per cylinder. The cam-in-block V8 takes 87 octane and produces 400 horsepower on full song, whereas peak torque is rated at 445 pound-feet (603 Nm). Step up to the Godzilla, and the numbers are 430 and 485 (658), respectively.
Customers who intend to tow on a daily basis are better off getting the 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel V8, which comes in two distinct flavors. The 90-degree lump usually packs 475 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet (1,424 Nm). As if that wasn't enough, the high-output version belts out a staggering 500 horsepower and 1,200 pound-feet (1,627 Nm). All four engine choices are joined by 10-speed autos.
The F-450 can tow a rather impressive 40,000 pounds (18,144 kilograms), putting the Super Duty well ahead of the Silverado HD and Ram HD. The Super Duty also bests the competition in terms of maximum payload, with Ford quoting 8,000 pounds (3,629 kilograms).
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