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2023 Ford F-250 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2023 Ford F-250 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 43owner complaints
- 2crash reports
- 3fire reports
- 1injury reported
43 complaints, against an average of 323 for the other 14 Ford F-250 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2023 Ford F-250?
The components named most often in the 43 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2023 Ford F-250 owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 43 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2023 Ford F-250 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Ford F-250 as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2023 Ford F-250 owners report?
12 of the 43 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.
I bought this truck and its got 50000 miles on it and it has a clunking noise c coming from the steering shaft took it to ford to have trailer module recall fixed and had them inspect the noise and they said the whole steering shaft needs replaced and I have co workers with f250s and they have the same noise... something comes apart in steering shaft could cause a wreck and even death... dealer said its a common issue in the f250s they replace the whole shaft to fix the issue!
I was on an overpass in the left hand lane doing 40-45mpg getting ready to make a left hand turn on an expressway on ramp. I coasted for just a bit and applied the brakes gently, then a little more. The truck was not slowing down like it should have so I applied alot more brake pedal pressure and it slowed down some then it down shifted several times and the engine was roaring, I'm guessing around 3K rpms or more and pulling me forwards. I put as much pressure as I could on the brake pedal and got it down to 4-5 mph and then as it was almost at a stop, still with the motor roaring, I slammed…
Speedometer not working correctly analog and digital do no match. Trailer brake and lighting module failure warnings displayed. Both have been looked at by Ford Dealership, twice. You don’t know what is true, you can’t rely on any warning lights as all have proven wrong. I am in the process of 3rd trip in tomorrow to leave the vehicle a few days since it has to be parked on the Ford lot and stored there in order to try to get another speedometer to install to see if it fixes the one problem.
Rear back up camera screen is blue and doesn’t function. Was told by Ford it could be a software issue but isn’t part of the current recall of 2023 F250 super duty
On September 16, 2025, while driving my 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty at approximately 65 mph with cruise control engaged, I pressed the brake pedal to disengage cruise. The cruise control did not disengage. I pressed the brake pedal harder, but the truck did not slow down and maintained speed. There was no ABS activation sound or sensation, and no skid marks were left on the roadway. I struck the rear of a tractor trailer because the vehicle failed to slow down or cancel cruise control. In addition, the airbags did not deploy during the collision. This appears to be a failure of the brake pedal…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-250 SD. The contact had experienced several electrical failures with the vehicle and the vehicle had been back to the dealer for repairs for more than 70 days. The contact stated that the instrument cluster failed to properly illuminate, and it was difficult to see the information on the instrument cluster. The contact also stated that the front passenger’s side window failed to roll up in one motion. The contact stated that the window would stop halfway up and had to be rolled back down first and then another attempt had to be made to roll the window up for the…
When shifting into drive from reverse it will shift very hard into drive. This happens about 4 times a month and it is very forceful. Suspension is very ruff. Very different from other Ford trucks I driven. Rear suspension makes a noise going over bumps and dips.
As I was driving, the truck stopped running and then under the engine compartment it started on fire and fully engulfed the engine compartment in front half of the truck
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 vehicle. On a separate occasion, the vehicle pointed to the left and accelerated independently. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, but a diagnostic test was pending; however, the contact was informed that the drive line and the engine were rusty. The vehicle was taken to a…
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there hasn't been an incident per say and these might not be a safety concern. however i would like to list my grievances here just so there's documentation. my radio has some type of glitch where the phone calls get static like its digital, also the mirrors don't fold in all the time when locked with the key fob, the brakes have squeaked since day 1 and the grab handle in the tailgate just slides right out when the steps are pulled out. again i don't think this really qualifies for dangerous
The truck slams to a complete stop with no rhyme or reason. It senses something that doesn't exist. This has happened MANY times... I-76 through Philadelphia during rush hour. Cross Bronx Expressway during rush hour. Route 30 in Magnolia NJ. Has happened in drive-throughs. Driving around town.
2023 Ford F-250: questions owners ask
Is the 2023 Ford F-250 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford F-250; the most common categories were electrical system (13, 30.2%), engine (8, 18.6%), power train (7, 16.3%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 2 complaints mention a crash, 3 mention a fire, 1 injury was reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford F-250?
Across 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (30.2% of complaints), engine (18.6% of complaints), power train (16.3% of complaints), service brakes (16.3% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (11.6% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2023 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Ford F-250. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has the 2023 Ford F-250 had engine failures?
3 of the 43 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2023 Ford F-250 (7%) describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. One owner wrote: "What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Variable Displacement Oil Pump delivers oil to the engine at low pressure/capacity during idle conditions." (NHTSA complaint 11614517, September 2024). 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-250
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), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2023 only; combines NHTSA's entries for F-250 (CREW CAB), F-250 (REGULAR CAB), F-250 (SUPER CAB) and F-250 TREMOR (CREW CAB).