KnownCarProblems2023 Ford F-250 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford F-250 SD, most often about the electrical (30% of complaints). It is 20th of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints and has 16 recalls.
Most common 2023 Ford F-250 SD problems
Electrical
13 complaints · 30%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, adas.
Engine
9 complaints · 21%The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he heard an abnormal clicking sound emanating from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated while driving 78 MPH, the vehicle was not aligned. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle lunged forward and failed to stop intermittently. There were unknown warning lights illuminated, with a smell of smoke coming from the…
Brakes
7 complaints · 16%Driver assistance
7 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings, warning.
Transmission
7 complaints · 16%Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 12%Steering
4 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that when the steering wheel was turned to the left, the steering wheel made popping sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact stated that an unknown repair was completed; however, while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle drove over…
Speed control
4 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated while driving 78 MPH, the vehicle was not aligned. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle lunged forward and failed to stop intermittently. There were unknown warning lights illuminated, with a smell of smoke coming from the…
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-250 SD recalls
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."
Visibility and wipers: linkages
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 5, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s24.vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on april 1, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 lincoln navigator, expedition, and 2022-2023 f-250 sd, f-350 sd, f-450 sd, f-550 sd, and f-600 sd vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
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."
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 27, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s75.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 bronco, explorer, lincoln aviator, f-250 sd, f-350 sd, f-450 sd, f-550 sd, 2021-2022 lincoln navigator, mustang, f-150, and 2022 expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
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.
Visibility and wipers: power window devices and controls
Risk: A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 18, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s25.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 super duty f-250 and f-350 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23v-507. The driver and front passenger windows may fail to detect an obstacle while closing and not reverse direction as intended.
Backup camera: software
Risk: An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the advanced drive assistance system (ADAS) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 4, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s17.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 f-super duty f-250, f-350, and f-450 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23v-573. The default rearview camera image may not be displayed when using the pro trailer hitch assist feature.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tailgate top camera, wire harness, tpasim module, and update the image processing module a (ipma) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 6, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s66.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 f-250, f-350, and f-450 vehicles. Water may enter the tailgate park assist sensor interface module (tpasim) and cause the rearview camera image to display intermittently or appear blue or black.
Steering: column
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.
Transmission: axle shaft
Risk: A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the left rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 17, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s49.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 super duty f250 and f350 vehicles equipped with single rear wheels and a 10.5-inch rear axle shaft. The left rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break.
Backup camera: display function
Risk: An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the advanced drive assistance system (ADAS) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 5, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s46.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 f-super duty f250, f350, and f450 vehicles equipped with the pro trailer hitch assist feature. The default rearview camera image may not be displayed when using the pro trailer hitch assist feature.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on november 4, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c25.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 escape, super duty f-250, super duty f-350, super duty f-450, and super duty f-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster. The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 101, "control and displays."
Body and structure: door
Risk: A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 28, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s37.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 super duty f250, f350, f450, and f550 vehicles. If the driver and front passenger door module experiences a low power condition and resets while the window is moving, the anti-pinch function may not detect an obstacle near the top edge and may not automatically reverse direction.
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
Risk: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail the owner's manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 21, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c20.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 f-super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 supercab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 202, "head restraints."
Equipment: labels
Risk: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail a new tread label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 21, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c18.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 bronco, 2023 super duty f-250, and 2019-2023 ranger vehicles. The tire and loading information (tread) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Steering: column
Risk: A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering column upper shaft coupler bolts, or install any missing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 1, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s22.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 super duty f-250, f-350, and f-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, resulting in possible separation of the steering column from the adjoining components.
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-250 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford F-250 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (13 complaints); engine (9 complaints); brakes (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Ford F-250 SD have?
- 16 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 28, 2026 (backup camera). 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-250 SD?
- It is 20th of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints, with 43 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.