2023 Ford F-350 SDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2023 Ford F-350 SD, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 15 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-455 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Ford F-350 SD has problems

41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system130
Forward collision avoidance61
Structure50
Back over prevention50
Power train40
Engine30
Fuel system, diesel20
Fuel/propulsion system20
Tires21
9 other systems112

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

15 recalls

2023 Ford F-350 SD 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.

16%repaired · 2026 Q3

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

New

Recall 26V-204 · Mar 31, 2026 · 422,613 vehicles · 66,764 repaired

Risk. Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

New

Recall 26V-104 · Feb 20, 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles · 3,685,828 repaired

Risk. 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,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

Recall 25V-315 · May 9, 2025 · 1,076,138 vehicles · 1,002,966 repaired

Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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89%repaired · 2026 Q3

Visibility: power window devices and controls

Recall 25V-157 · Mar 14, 2025 · 9 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

66%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

Recall 25V-134 · Feb 28, 2025 · 355 vehicles · 235 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

46%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 24V-806 · Oct 25, 2024 · 24,950 vehicles · 11,400 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2026 Q1

Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette

Recall 23V-847 · Dec 15, 2023 · 17,970 vehicles · 12,891 repaired

Risk. A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2025 Q3

Power train: axle hubs

Do not drive

Recall 23V-758 · Nov 9, 2023 · 13 vehicles · 11 repaired

Risk. Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2025 Q3

Axle assembly: axle shaft

Recall 23V-595 · Aug 25, 2023 · 41,555 vehicles · 35,319 repaired

Risk. A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2026 Q2

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 23V-573 · Aug 11, 2023 · 18,513 vehicles · 15,633 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2025 Q2

Body: door

Recall 23V-507 · Jul 21, 2023 · 1,339 vehicles · 982 repaired

Risk. A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2025 Q3

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 23V-506 · Jul 21, 2023 · 38,695 vehicles · 29,184 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2025 Q3

Other: owners/service/other manual

Recall 23V-420 · Jun 9, 2023 · 691,133 vehicles · 685,305 repaired

Risk. Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2025 Q1

Steering: column

Recall 23V-344 · May 12, 2023 · 19 vehicles · 18 repaired

Risk. A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other F-350 SD 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-350 SD median. How we score

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In owners' words

What F-350 SD owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

All cameras went out on the F350 with a blue screen there’s a recall on this but my truck is not included and needs to be expanded.
Complaint 11725098 · Mar 17, 2026
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…
Complaint 11647774 · Mar 11, 2025
The audio system “glitched” and all of the speakers started screeching at maximum volume. I was unable to get this to stop outside of turning the vehicle off. It is so loud my ear were ringing for hours. This is loud enough it could definitely cause someone to wreck and impairs driving ability. I…
Complaint 11641894 · Feb 11, 2025

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