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2023 Ford F-350 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2023 Ford F-350 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 41owner complaints
- 2crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 2injuries reported
41 complaints, against an average of 177 for the other 14 Ford F-350 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2023 Ford F-350?
The components named most often in the 41 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2023 Ford F-350 owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 41 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2023 Ford F-350 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Ford F-350 as of November 2, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2023 Ford F-350 owners report?
12 of the 41 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.
Vehicle randomly hesitates to shift (slip/flare), usually from 3-4 or 8-9 gears. It is sometimes accompanied by a clunk/slam before/after engaging the higher numbered gear. It seems to happen more often when the transmission is at/approaching normal operating temperature. The slip/flare has been becoming more frequent and is now randomly accompanied by the clunk/slam. I first noticed the slip/flare changing from gears 3-4. At that time the vehicle had 43,000mi on it.
Overhead clearance lights leaking water when it rains.
All cameras went out on the F350 with a blue screen thereâs a recall on this but my truck is not included and needs to be expanded.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V806000 (Back Over Prevention, Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that the adaptive cruise control mode was inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 50-55 MPH to the dealer, the contact noticed that the vehicle in front of the vehicle had stopped abruptly with no brake lights activated. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact attempted to veer to the left to avoid the other vehicle, but the passenger's side front end crashed into the rear of the other vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact statedâŠ
The front doors come open while driving down the road in cold weather. Multiple dealerships have to me to just deal with it. My children have to hold the doors shut while we are going down the road or I have to hold the driver's door shut while driving. There was a recall issued for certain 2023 F-350's regarding a door latch mechanism malfunction but apparently it doesn't apply to my pickup even though me doors don't stay shut while driving and multiple dealerships tell me there is nothing, they can do to fix it. When one of us gets hurt, falls off, or has a door hit by oncoming traffic, whatâŠ
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V806000 (Back Over Prevention, Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that metal shavings were found inside the fuel system and that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the Insurance Company inspected the vehicle and found metal shavings inside the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
This is a 2023 Ford F350 XLT vehicle. The low beam headlights do not put out sufficient light and are dangerous. I visited with the Ford dealership in Sunrise, Florida called Sawgrass Ford who told me that the previous owner changed the light source out to an LED light in an effort to gain more light. We both agreed that this did not help. In my research online it appears that this problem is limited to the XLT model. Apparently the Lariat, King Ranch, etc models have different headlights. There does not appear to be a recall on these headlights. I contacted Ford directly who advised me to goâŠ
Multiple electrical issues related to dashboard controls, video sensors, head unit. Controls powering down while driving, sensors throwing multiple error messages. All since 1,500 miles. Ford could not figure out what the issue was so they replaced the wiring harness. After 2 months in the shop I got my vehicle back. 2 weeks later I am getting the same error messages in the dash and has to go back into the shop for the same reason.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle the vehicle independently braked. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that there was no vehicle or object nearby in front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but became a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the message âForward Collision Avoidance System Shutting DownââŠ
2023 f350 4x4 6.7 powerstroke diesel and engine is knocking and seems to a spun bearing metal.shaving all in my oil
2023 Ford F-350: questions owners ask
Is the 2023 Ford F-350 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford F-350; the most common categories were electrical system (13, 31.7%), forward collision avoidance (6, 14.6%), back over prevention (5, 12.2%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 2 complaints mention a crash, 2 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford F-350?
Across 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (31.7% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (14.6% of complaints), back over prevention (12.2% of complaints), structure (12.2% of complaints), power train (9.8% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2023 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
As of November 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Ford F-350. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why do the headlights or taillights fail on my 2023 Ford F-350?
3 of the 41 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2023 Ford F-350 (7.3%) describe headlights, taillights or brake lights failing or condensation in the lamps. One owner wrote: "This is a 2023 Ford F350 XLT vehicle. The low beam headlights do not put out sufficient light and are dangerous. I visited with the Ford dealership in Sunrise, Florida called Sawgrass Ford who told me that the previous owner changed the light source out to anâŠ" (NHTSA complaint 11651818, March 2025). 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-350
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 November 2, 2026. Model year 2023 only; combines NHTSA's entries for F-350 (CREW CAB), F-350 (REGULAR CAB) and F-350 (SUPER CAB). How these reports are made.