2023 Ford F-150 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
13 safety recalls list the 2023 Ford F-150, and owners have filed 410 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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13 safety recalls for the 2023 Ford F-150
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Mounting (fuel system)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
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Software (back over prevention) and display function (back over prevention)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7,…
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Tail lights (exterior lighting) and integrated trailer brake control (electrical system)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle,…
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer…
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Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
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Axle hubs (power train)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Ford owners will receive letters in multiple phases, beginning August 2025 through Winter 2025. Phase 1 will…
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Software (back over prevention)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the…
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different…
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Labels (equipment)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
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Axle hubs (power train)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for…
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Column (steering) and air bags: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles. The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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Electrical (parking brake)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
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Axle assembly (power train)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
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Automatic transmission (power train)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for…
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Air bags: frontal
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 vehicles. The instrument panel top cover on the passenger-side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger instrument panel top cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
410 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Ford F-150 have filed 410 complaints with NHTSA; 18 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 11 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 31,035 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 147 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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, r”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Power train
“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 timel”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Ford F150 (F150 Pickup 2WD, F150 Pickup 2WD FFV, F150 Pickup 2WD HEV, F150 Pickup 4WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 10–25 / 15–26 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 2.7/3.3/3.5/5/5.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
Compare Ford F-150 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-150 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1984 Ford F-150 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 Ford F-150 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 Ford F-150 | 0 | 14 |
| 1990 Ford F-150 | 0 | 21 |
| 1991 Ford F-150 | 3 | 304 |
| 1992 Ford F-150 | 3 | 470 |
| 1993 Ford F-150 | 7 | 586 |
| 1994 Ford F-150 | 6 | 676 |
| 1995 Ford F-150 | 2 | 626 |
| 1996 Ford F-150 | 2 | 324 |
| 1997 Ford F-150 | 14 | 2,758 |
| 1998 Ford F-150 | 8 | 1,381 |
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 7 | 1,044 |
| 2000 Ford F-150 | 6 | 1,075 |
| 2001 Ford F-150 | 8 | 1,236 |
| 2002 Ford F-150 | 2 | 821 |
| 2003 Ford F-150 | 4 | 423 |
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 5 | 2,029 |
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 3 | 1,112 |
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 4 | 585 |
| 2007 Ford F-150 | 2 | 488 |
| 2008 Ford F-150 | 1 | 369 |
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2 | 324 |
| 2010 Ford F-150 | 1 | 843 |
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 6 | 2,191 |
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 4 | 1,783 |
| 2013 Ford F-150 | 3 | 2,986 |
| 2014 Ford F-150 | 8 | 1,535 |
| 2015 Ford F-150 | 13 | 1,724 |
| 2016 Ford F-150 | 13 | 2,066 |
| 2017 Ford F-150 | 17 | 1,445 |
| 2018 Ford F-150 | 18 | 2,316 |
| 2019 Ford F-150 | 9 | 1,332 |
| 2020 Ford F-150 | 11 | 733 |
| 2021 Ford F-150 | 29 | 1,023 |
| 2022 Ford F-150 | 23 | 595 |
| 2023 Ford F-150 | 13 | 410 |
| 2024 Ford F-150 | 11 | 192 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 | 13 | 106 |
| 2026 Ford F-150 | 5 | 11 |
| 2027 Ford F-150 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2023 Ford F-150
How do I know if my 2023 Ford F-150 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 13 campaigns currently list the 2023 Ford F-150; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V070000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
- Expedition9,359 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.