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2023 Ford F-150 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2023 Ford F-150 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 623owner complaints
- 27crash reports
- 6fire reports
- 15injuries reported
623 complaints, against an average of 1,168 for the other 14 Ford F-150 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2023 Ford F-150?
The components named most often in the 623 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2023 Ford F-150 owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 623 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2023 Ford F-150 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Ford F-150 as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2023 Ford F-150 recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
EU Safety GateThe rear axle wiring can touch the rear axle housing and rub against it over time, damaging the electric parking brake cables.This can cause the parking brake to be applied unintentionally while driving, which can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
What do 2023 Ford F-150 owners report?
12 of the 623 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Trace water accumulation routing from clogged/faulty drain plug to corroded DCN wiring connector during rainfall. Due to manufacturing design of '23 Ford F150 model windshield drain cowls, minor debris allowed for water to backflow into the Data Communication Network (DCN) wiring harness and Body Control Module (BCM) connectors, interior electrical components, and interior of the cab wetting the upholstery and flooring within the front passenger side of truck. Driver experienced electrical black outs within the dash and center screens, lighting failures, and multiple system alert misfires…
Due to cracking in the body seam towards the roof on the A-pillar on the drivers side. During moderate to heavy rain water enters the cab of the truck and soaks the floorboard and thus soaks electrical components underneath said floor board. Ford motor company refuses to fix it under warranty and I fear it could cause issues with my windshield or electric components in the pillar or floorboard and cause a wreck or in jeopardize my safety in other manners. If you look online it has been documented multiple times and yet ford still refuses to fix it under warranty. I discovered the issue after a…
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning with 42,220 mi. The rear light bar has formed a crack which will allow moisture intrusion (photo attached). This is the same condition named in recall 25SB6 (NHTSA 25V731) and predecessor 23S30 (NHTSA 23V418): water droplets in the lightbar outer lens, which can cause inoperative or flickering reverse lamps. On 10/06/2026 I took the truck to Elmhurst Ford. The dealer did not point to any outside forces that caused the crack, and acknowledged the recall stating they would attempt to have it covered under warranty or extended service plan purchased through Ford as my…
2023 F150 28K miles. No warnings. Continious issues with Severe transmission shifting, loud clunk and jerking/whiplash and failure to engage when first put into gear. Shudder at times around 55 mph, reared backlash issue identified but within tolerance per dealership. transmission was rebuilt resulting in more sever shifting at high speeds 10-9-8 and 3-2-1 down shifting.
I purchased a used 2023 Ford F-150 PowerBoost on April 3, 2026. Within days, the vehicle began making a hard clunk during initial acceleration and when stopping. It also hesitates before accelerating, especially while transitioning between electric and gasoline operation. At times, pressing the accelerator does not produce an immediate or predictable response. The problem is worse when accelerating uphill. This creates a collision risk when entering traffic, crossing intersections, merging, or driving uphill. The clunk can be heard and felt through the vehicle. There is also a loud…
Rear axle half shaft and hub replacement assembly (Manufacturer Recall Number 25S82 NHTSA Recall Number25V512). Neither Ford nor the local dealership seem to care about repairing this issue in a timely manner. The truck was inspected soon after the recall was received. The dealer confirmed that my truck fell under the recall. They supposedly placed an order for parts at that time (October 2025). A year later the repair has not been completed. I have contacted Ford Customer Service twice about the parts availability issue. Ford states the parts are available. The dealership states the parts are…
THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT LED FAILED AND FORD REFUSED TO COVER UNDER THEIR 4/48000 BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY, THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND THE FAILURE IS GOING TO COST $1700 TO CORRECT. FOR A LIGHT BULB(LED SO NO BULB) ISSUE, THIS IS FRAUD FROM FORD NOT HONORING COVERAGES AND FOR NOT SELLING A VEHICLE WITH NON SERVICABLE PARTS FOR COMMON FAILURE POINTS
The rear tail lights do not function. The vehicle cannot be driven at night because it has no rear illumination. It puts both the operator and other vehicles at risk of collision. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealer for repair. They reported the tail lights failed due to corrosion of the wiring harness pin connectors due to water intrusion. The wiring harness would have to be replaced at a cost of $4,375.32. I was unaware of the taillight failure until the power tailgate became inoperable. The tailgate and taillights are operated by the same wiring harness. There are no warning lamps or…
While maneuvering the vehicle to park near a building, the truck unexpectedly accelerated forward and crashed into the building. I did not intend for the vehicle to accelerate into the structure. During the incident, I did not receive the expected assistance from the vehicle’s front sensing/collision-warning systems before impact. The vehicle struck the building, and no airbags deployed. Because of the nature of the incident, I am concerned about a possible malfunction involving the accelerator, braking system, electronic controls, driver-assistance systems, front sensors, or associated…
While driving at speed, my vehicle experienced a severe safety hazard: the transmission jerked violently and the engine completely stalled on the road, causing an immediate loss of power. The dealership diagnosed the truck and stated that tree debris had plugged the cowl drains at the base of the windshield. Because the drains plugged, rainwater backed up and overflowed directly into the passenger cabin, soaking the Body Control Module (BCM) and crashing the central computer network. A vehicle's central computer network should not be engineered in a way that normal outdoor tree debris can…
As I was stopping at an intersection for a redlight, the brakes locked up and the collision assist warning and another message came up on the screen. There were no cars in front of me at the intersection. This is the first time that this has ever happened and the truck has 32,665 miles. No servicing has been performed on this truck beyond oil changes and tire rotations.
I am reporting a safety-related transmission problem I experienced with my 2023 Ford F-150 equipped with the 10R80 automatic transmission. While driving normally, the transmission suddenly does not accelerate for up to 3 seconds while pressing the gas pedal, brakes either harshly or too soft at varying times, and very irregularly. This occurred while accelerating onto the highway, and almost every time I am braking at a stop sign or light, creating a potentially dangerous situation because the truck did not respond as expected when I needed predictable acceleration, propulsion, or…
2023 Ford F-150: questions owners ask
Is the 2023 Ford F-150 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 623 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford F-150; the most common categories were power train (209, 33.5%), electrical system (182, 29.2%), service brakes (69, 11.1%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 27 complaints mention a crash, 6 mention a fire, 15 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford F-150?
Across 623 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (33.5% of complaints), electrical system (29.2% of complaints), service brakes (11.1% of complaints), exterior lighting (8.7% of complaints), engine (7.2% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2023 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Ford F-150. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2023 Ford F-150 stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
24 of the 623 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2023 Ford F-150 (3.9%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "While driving at speed, my vehicle experienced a severe safety hazard: the transmission jerked violently and the engine completely stalled on the road, causing an immediate loss of power." (NHTSA complaint 11759546, August 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2023 Ford F-150 transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?
22 of the 623 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2023 Ford F-150 (3.5%) describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. One owner wrote: "2023 F150 28K miles. No warnings. Continious issues with Severe transmission shifting, loud clunk and jerking/whiplash and failure to engage when first put into gear." (NHTSA complaint 11769083, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own F-150
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2023 only; combines NHTSA's entries for F-150 (REGULAR CAB) GAS, F-150 (SUPER CAB) GAS, F-150 (SUPER CREW) GAS, F-150 (SUPER CREW) HEV and F-150 (SUPER CREW) LIGHTNING BEV.