KnownCarProblems2023 Ford F-150 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 414 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford F-150, most often about the transmission (38% of complaints, typically around 33,500 miles). It is 22nd of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints and has 13 recalls.
Most common 2023 Ford F-150 problems
Transmission
158 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 33,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly, axle hubs.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle violently jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal while coasting the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway.…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v512000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to a dealer for maintenance, and was diagnosed and determined that there was a sheared off bolt in the hub cap. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle, and the…
Electrical
83 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel, instrument cluster/panel, propulsion system, integrated trailer brake control.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light had remained illuminated, and the speed erroneously increased and decreased while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the turbo was faulty. The vehicle was not yet…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the wiring harness had failed due…
Other or unspecified
64 complaints · 16%Brakes
52 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, as he depressed the brake pedal to slow down for a traffic sign the vehicle was not slowing. The contact stated that he had depressed the brake pedal to the floorboards and the vehicle was not stopping. The contact stated…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30-36 MPH, he noticed that a vehicle had stopped in the middle of the roadway. The contact depressed the brake pedal to avoid crashing into the other vehicle, but the brake pedal went down to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond. There…
Driver assistance
31 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: warnings, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, assist.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the forward collision avoidance system engaged while there was no other vehicle nearby. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle turned off temporarily while driving on the same day. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the forward collision avoidance system unintendedly activated. During the failure there were no other vehicles or large objects nearby. The "collision alert" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who…
Visibility and wipers
28 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, defroster/defogger/hvac system, windshield, power window devices and controls.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on a flat road surface, the vehicle made an abnormal exploding sound, and the contact noticed that the panoramic sunroof rear glass panel had shattered without impact. The contact stated that the shattered glass did not fall into the interior…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving in a rainstorm, rainwater leaked into the vehicle from the front driverâs side windshield seal onto the dashboard. The contact was concerned that the water might eventually cause electrical failures inside the dashboard. The cause of the…
Engine
28 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 8,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light had remained illuminated, and the speed erroneously increased and decreased while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the turbo was faulty. The vehicle was not yet…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the wiring harness had failed due…
Wheels and tires
25 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150 equipped with hankook tires, tire line dynapro, tire size: 275/60/r20, dot number: [] . The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the tires were cupping. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Ford F-150 recalls
Fuel system: mounting
Risk: A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 21, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s69. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning september 14, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 f-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.
Backup camera: display function
Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (apim) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 9, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26c37. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on july 31, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 f-150 and 2023-2026 f-250 sd vehicles equipped with 8-inch sync infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rear visibility."
Electrical: integrated trailer brake control
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 were mailed march 25, 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Visibility and wipers: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 10, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sb7. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning october 30, 2025.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 expedition, lincoln navigator, 2021-2023 f-150, 2022 f-250 sd, f-350 sd, and f-450 sd vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
Transmission: axle hubs
Risk: Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Ford owners will receive letters in multiple phases, beginning august 2025 through winter 2025. Phase 1 will include 2023 f-150 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include 2025 f-150 model year vehicles and phase 3 will include 2024 f-150 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed august 22, 2025. Owner notification letters were mailed august 22, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 f-150 vehicles equipped with the trailer tow max duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (apim) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on june 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on october 8, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s49.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 bronco, f-150, 2021-2024 edge, 2022-2025 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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 19, 2024. Owners may call ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24c39.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 explorer, lincoln aviator, 2020-2024 escape, lincoln corsair, 2018-2024 f-150, expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Transmission: axle hubs
Risk: Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 9, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s65.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 f-150 vehicles equipped with the trailer tow max duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Air bags: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk: A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: electrical
Risk: Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 12, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s35.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 f-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.
Transmission: axle assembly
Risk: A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 21, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s07.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 f-150, expedition, and lincoln navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 25, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s06.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 f-150, mustang, explorer, bronco, and 2023 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "park."
Air bags: frontal
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger instrument panel top cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 16, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c01.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 f-150 vehicles. The instrument panel top cover on the passenger-side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Ford F-150
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford F-150?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (158 complaints, typically around 33,500 miles); electrical (83 complaints, typically around 9,000 miles); other or unspecified (64 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Ford F-150 have?
- 13 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 9, 2026 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Ford F-150?
- It is 22nd of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints, with 414 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.