repaired · 2026 Q3
Tank assembly: mounting
NewRisk. A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Ford F-150Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 423 owner complaints about the 2023 Ford F-150, most often about the power train. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-729 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Autosdeprimera, CC BY 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Ford F-150 has problems
423 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
159Power train4 crash/fire/injury
85Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
42Service brakes6 crash/fire/injury
30Forward collision avoidance
28Engine
24Structure
23Exterior lighting
21Wheels
18Vehicle speed control
10819 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 159 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 85 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 42 | 6 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 30 | 1 |
| Engine | 28 | 6 |
| Structure | 24 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 23 | 0 |
| Wheels | 21 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 5 |
| 19 other systems | 108 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
13 recalls
2023 Ford F-150 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Back over prevention: display function
NewRisk. An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users,…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: 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.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk. A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Parking brake: electrical
Risk. Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Power train: 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.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Power train: 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.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
33kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 36 power train complaints. 97% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 20% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
15under 30k miles35under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other F-150 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-150 median. How we score
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In owners' words
What F-150 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Spring of 2025 shortly after buying this truck I took it to Ford dealer to have theinspection for the axle bolts. They reported they were ok and closed the recall. On 10/5/2026 I took my truck to an independant mechanic for a leaking right rear axle seal. When he pulled the wheel off the axle bolt…
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…
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…
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