The 2017 model year brought an all-new Ford F-250 Super Duty, the first ground-up redesign of the heavy-duty truck since the platform's launch. Following the F-150's 2015 move, the 2017 Super Duty switched to a high-strength aluminum-alloy body mounted on a fully boxed high-strength steel frame, cutting weight to allow higher payload and towing ratings. The engine lineup at launch carried over the 6.2L Boss gas V8 and the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel, the latter rated at 440 horsepower and 925 lb-ft for 2017, then 450 horsepower and 935 lb-ft for 2018-2019. A major mid-cycle update arrived for 2020: the 7.3L "Godzilla" pushrod gas V8 joined the lineup, the 10R140 TorqShift ten-speed automatic replaced the six-speed on the diesel and 7.3L, a refreshed grille and interior were fitted, and the 6.7L Power Stroke climbed to 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque. The four-wheel-drive 2017-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty continued to use a solid front axle, while two-wheel-drive trucks used a non-driven beam front suspension. The aluminum body and the 7.3 Godzilla gas V8 are the defining features of this generation.
The 2017-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty at a glance
- What defines it: all-new for 2017 with an aluminum-alloy body on a fully boxed high-strength steel frame
- Years: 2017 through 2022, with a major mid-cycle update for 2020; replaced by the 2023 redesign
- Diesel: 6.7L Power Stroke, 440/925 for 2017, 450/935 for 2018-2019, and 475/1,050 from 2020
- Gas engines: 6.2L Boss V8, joined by the 7.3L "Godzilla" pushrod gas V8 for 2020
- Transmissions: 6R140 six-speed (through 2019); 10R140 TorqShift ten-speed for the diesel and 7.3L from 2020
- 4x4 front axle: solid front axle; two-wheel-drive trucks use a non-driven beam front
- Body styles: regular cab, SuperCab, and Crew Cab
Ford F-250 Super Duty 2017-2022 year by year
| Year | Ford F-250 Super Duty changes | Engines / diesel output |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | All-new Super Duty with an aluminum-alloy body on a boxed steel frame; 6.7L Power Stroke at 440/925 | 6.2L V8; 6.7L Power Stroke (440/925) |
| 2018 | The 6.7L Power Stroke is upgraded to 450 horsepower and 935 lb-ft | 6.2L V8; 6.7L Power Stroke (450/935) |
| 2019 | The Ford F-250 Super Duty carries over with the 6.2L gas V8 and the 450/935 diesel | 6.2L V8; 6.7L Power Stroke (450/935) |
| 2020 | Mid-cycle update: the 7.3L Godzilla gas V8 and the 10R140 ten-speed arrive, with a refreshed grille and interior; the 6.7L climbs to 475/1,050 | 6.2L V8; 7.3L Godzilla V8; 6.7L Power Stroke (475/1,050) |
| 2021 | The updated Ford F-250 Super Duty carries over with the 6.2L V8, the 7.3L Godzilla V8, and the 475/1,050 diesel | 6.2L V8; 7.3L Godzilla V8; 6.7L Power Stroke (475/1,050) |
| 2022 | Final year of this generation before the 2023 redesign | 6.2L V8; 7.3L Godzilla V8; 6.7L Power Stroke (475/1,050) |
The aluminum-body redesign for 2017
The 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty was the first ground-up redesign of the heavy-duty truck since the Super Duty platform launched. Following the F-150's 2015 switch, the 2017 Super Duty adopted a high-strength aluminum-alloy body mounted on a fully boxed frame made largely of high-strength steel. Using aluminum for the body cut weight, which Ford redirected into higher payload and towing capacities and into added equipment. The aluminum body is the central engineering change of this generation and applied across the Super Duty range, including the F-250.
The 6.7L Power Stroke through the generation
The 6.7L Power Stroke diesel continued as the diesel of the 2017-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty and was upgraded in steps. It was rated at 440 horsepower and 925 lb-ft for 2017, rose to 450 horsepower and 935 lb-ft for 2018 and 2019, and climbed again to 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque for 2020 as part of the mid-cycle update. These increases came from improvements to the turbocharger, fuel system, and engine internals, keeping the F-250 competitive in the heavy-duty diesel power race.
The 2020 update and the 7.3L Godzilla gas V8
The 2020 model year brought the most significant changes of this generation. Ford added the 7.3L "Godzilla" gas V8, a pushrod overhead-valve engine with an iron block, as a larger gas option producing about 430 horsepower in the pickup. The 10R140 TorqShift ten-speed automatic arrived for 2020, paired with the diesel and the 7.3L gas V8, while the 6.2L base gas engine kept a six-speed. The 2020 update also brought a refreshed grille, new wheels, and an upgraded interior, along with the 475-horsepower diesel. The 7.3L Godzilla gave F-250 buyers a high-output gas engine alternative to the diesel for the first time since the 6.8L V10 was dropped.
The front axle
The four-wheel-drive 2017-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty continued to use a solid front axle, the heavy-duty arrangement carried through the Super Duty era. Two-wheel-drive trucks used a non-driven beam front suspension. The solid front axle on four-wheel-drive models remains a key difference between the Super Duty F-250 and the F-150, which uses independent front suspension on its four-wheel-drive trucks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2017-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
The 2017-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty is the all-new heavy-duty truck introduced for 2017 with an aluminum-alloy body on a fully boxed high-strength steel frame. It received a major mid-cycle update for 2020 that added the 7.3L Godzilla gas V8 and the ten-speed automatic.
When did the 7.3L Godzilla gas V8 arrive in the Ford F-250?
The 7.3L "Godzilla" pushrod gas V8 arrived in the Ford F-250 Super Duty for the 2020 model year, not at the 2017 redesign. It is a large-displacement gas engine producing about 430 horsepower in the pickup, offered alongside the 6.2L V8 and the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel.
How much power did the 6.7L Power Stroke make in this generation?
In the 2017-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty, the 6.7L Power Stroke was rated at 440 horsepower and 925 lb-ft for 2017, 450 horsepower and 935 lb-ft for 2018-2019, and 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft from 2020.
Does the 2017-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty have an aluminum body?
Yes. The 2017-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty uses a high-strength aluminum-alloy body mounted on a fully boxed high-strength steel frame, a change introduced for 2017 that cut weight to allow higher payload and towing ratings.
When did the ten-speed automatic arrive in the Ford F-250 Super Duty?
The 10R140 TorqShift ten-speed automatic arrived in the Ford F-250 Super Duty for the 2020 model year, paired with the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel and the new 7.3L Godzilla gas V8, while the 6.2L base gas engine kept a six-speed.
Sources
- Ford factory specification sheets and press materials for the 2017-2022 F-250 Super Duty
- Wikipedia, Ford Super Duty and Ford Godzilla engine
- Ford-Trucks.com on the 2017 6.7L rating (440 hp / 925 lb-ft) and the 2020 update
- DieselHub reference, 6.7L Power Stroke model-year changes
Asked all the time
What is the 2017-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
The 2017-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty is the all-new heavy-duty truck introduced for 2017 with an aluminum-alloy body on a fully boxed high-strength steel frame. It received a major mid-cycle update for 2020 that added the 7.3L Godzilla gas V8 and the ten-speed automatic.
When did the 7.3L Godzilla gas V8 arrive in the Ford F-250?
The 7.3L "Godzilla" pushrod gas V8 arrived in the Ford F-250 Super Duty for the 2020 model year, not at the 2017 redesign. It is a large-displacement gas engine producing about 430 horsepower in the pickup, offered alongside the 6.2L V8 and the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel.
How much power did the 6.7L Power Stroke make in this generation?
In the 2017-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty, the 6.7L Power Stroke was rated at 440 horsepower and 925 lb-ft for 2017, 450 horsepower and 935 lb-ft for 2018-2019, and 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft from 2020.
Does the 2017-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty have an aluminum body?
Yes. The 2017-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty uses a high-strength aluminum-alloy body mounted on a fully boxed high-strength steel frame, a change introduced for 2017 that cut weight to allow higher payload and towing ratings.
When did the ten-speed automatic arrive in the Ford F-250 Super Duty?
The 10R140 TorqShift ten-speed automatic arrived in the Ford F-250 Super Duty for the 2020 model year, paired with the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel and the new 7.3L Godzilla gas V8, while the 6.2L base gas engine kept a six-speed.
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