Fourteenth generation
2023 Ford F-150
The most reported problem on the 2023 Ford F-150 is brake wear, with 48 complaints, usually around 14,000 miles.
- 408owner complaints
- 13recalls
- 18involved a crash
- 30,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your F-150 doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2023 model year.
Is the 2023 Ford F-150 reliable?
The 2023 Ford F-150 has 408 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 2.0 times the median of 201 for 2023 pickups on this site. Of the 13 F-150 model years since 2014, it has the 10th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2022 and 2024
- Complaints ease off across these three model years. Counted per year on the road, the 2022 draws 119, the 2023 102 and the 2024 63.
- Top problem
- No problem dominates. The largest, brake wear, covers 48 of the 408 complaints (12%), and drivetrain problems is next with 32 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). Brake wear tends to show up early. Of the 13 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 14,000 miles and a quarter under about 10,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 23 of the 408 complaints (6%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 18 reports mention a crash, 4 mention a fire and 11 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 6 of 18, fall under brake wear.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Drivetrain problems and infotainment each have a recall on the same system (23V-070, 23V-128 and 2 others; 23V-509 and 26V-104). Brake wear has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 128, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 145 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: brakes grind, pulse or wear early, 48 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
408 complaints is 2.7 times the median 2023 model on this site and 2.0 times the median 2023 pickup. Among the 13 F-150 model years here it ranks 10th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2023 Ford F-150
Ford filed 378 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2023 Ford F-150. 64 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 48 complaints
Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00.
Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems 3 bulletins · 32 complaints
Some vehicles in the Model section above may exhibit an intermittent grinding/hum/rumble noise from the front wheel area while in 2WD that goes away when the vehicle is put into 4WD.
Some 2021-2025 F-150 non-Raptor vehicles equipped with an ESOF transfer case (minor feature code FMLAS) may exhibit an intermittent grinding/hum/rumble noise from the front wheel area while in 2WD that goes away when the vehicle is put into 4WD.
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Some 2021-2024 F-150 non-Raptor vehicles equipped with 4WD and ESOF transfer case (minor feature code FMLAS) may exhibit an intermittent grinding/hum/rumble noise from the front wheel area while in 2WD that goes away when the vehicle is put into 4WD.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 31 bulletins · 31 complaints
This bulletin updates 26-2206. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C1001:31, U3000:89, and/or U3000:49 stored in the image processing module A (IPMA) and at least one of the following ...
Some 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an "Updating SYNC" message on the vehicle center display screen after an over the air (OTA) update.
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Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
Some 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an "Active Air Dam System Fault See Manual" warning message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or an AAD hanging/not retracting. This may be due to a broken AAD actuator to air dam bolt or bolts.
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: * Inoperative BlueCruise and lane centering * DTC U2018:51 stored in the camera module - rear (CMR) * DTC U0565:86 stored in the image processing module A ...
Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
Various 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit "Please Check Surroundings For Safety" or "Full View Not Available" messages when the rear camera button is pressed and the vehicle is not in reverse.
5L PowerBoost engine, may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * "12V Battery State of Charge Low" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) * "Charging System Service Soon" message displayed in the IPC * "Remote Features Disabled ...
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit may exhibit the trailer brake gain amount not displaying in the IPC when depressing the trailer brake control switch, but the trailer brakes still perform correctly and are adjusted when ...
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * General system performance/stability/intermittent system reboot * Intermittent wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto function * Phone related ...
Some 2021-2024 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit a "12V Battery State of Charge Low" or "Charging System Service Soon" Message displayed in the IPC and/or "Remote Features Disabled To Preserve Battery" in FordPass.
Some 2021-2023 F-150 SuperCab vehicles with a 163 in. wheelbase equipped with a fixed rear parking aid camera but not the 360 degree view system, may exhibit a "Reverse Brake Assist Not Available See Manual" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and ...
Plus 19 older ones not listed here.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 3 bulletins · 26 complaints
Quality Improvements include: -Robustness action in operation of vehicle to detect low-state-of-charge battery and prevent engine stall, as well as provide improved warning to customers when low-state-of-charge conditions exist.
Software Update PU1009-SS-NS for 2021-2023 MY F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Robustness action in operation of vehicle to detect low-state-of-charge battery and prevent engine stall, as well as provide improved warning to ...
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Software Update PU1009-SS-NS for 2023 MY F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: -Eliminate incorrect Fuel System Lean PCM Fault DTC/MIL setting.
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 1 bulletin · 26 complaints
Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit a ting, pop or clicking noise from the front or rear wheel hub when accelerating or applying brakes or when shifting between drive/reverse (torque reversals).
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 13 bulletins · 25 complaints
Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco Sport/E-Series/Escape/Corsair/Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator/F-150/F-Super Duty/Mustang/Ranger, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an A/C compressor clutch assembly replacement be performed ...
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with the 400-watt direct current/alternating current (DC/AC) inverter system (minor feature code HUKAJ) with a pickup bed alternating current (AC) power outlet socket may exhibit inoperative ...
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Quality improvements include: -AC compressor speed control and timer updates for a better climate system performance -Addresses false cylinder misfire DTC -Removes false ""Active Air Dam"" notification
Some 2021-2023 F-150 non-Lightning vehicles equipped with the minor feature code HUKAJ (400 watt DC/AC inverter system with a pickup bed AC power outlet socket) may experience the DC/AC inverter system inoperative with DTC B1330:9A stored in the BCM.
Quality improvements include: -Enhanced air flow through the vents of Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning unit
Some 2021-2024 F-150 and 2023-2024 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit an inoperative A/C system that only blows warm air with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2CFC stored in the body control module C (BCMC).
Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a gasoline, hybrid or flex fuel engine (non-Lightning, non-diesel) may exhibit inoperative A/C, lack of air flow, and/or evidence of the evaporator freezing.
3L vehicles. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a gasoline, hybrid or flex fuel engine (non-Lightning) may exhibit inoperative A/C, lack of air flow, and/or evidence of the evaporator freezing.
5L FHEV vehicles. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a gasoline, hybrid or flex fuel engine (non-Lightning) except 2023 F-150 with 3.3L may exhibit inoperative A/C, lack of air flow, blows warm, and/or evidence of the evaporator freezing.
Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a gasoline or flex fuel engine (non-Lightning/non-PowerBoost) may exhibit inoperative A/C, lack of air flow, blows warm, and/or evidence of the evaporator freezing.
Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the minor feature code HUKAJ (400 watt direct current/alternating current (DC/AC) inverter system with a pickup bed alternating current (AC) power outlet socket) may experience the DC/AC inverter system inoperative ...
Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 400 watt direct current/alternating current (DC/AC) inverter system with a pickup bed alternating current (AC) power outlet socket may experience the DC/AC inverter system inoperative with diagnostic trouble code ...
Plus 1 older ones not listed here.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 9 bulletins · 24 complaints
3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G valve body separator plate for Aviator. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh 3-4, 4-5 upshifts * Harsh 5-3, 4-3 downshifts * Harsh ...
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Harsh engagement Delayed engagement Harsh shift Delayed shift Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes ...
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Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh 3-4, 4-5 upshifts * Harsh 5-3, 4-3 downshifts * Harsh reverse engagements These symptoms may be worse when cold.
7L vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement may exhibit a vibration/shudder felt during light throttle tip in at highway speeds (8,9,10 gear) with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) present.
Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT transmission may exhibit harsh/delayed engagements and/or harsh/delayed shifts, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0751, ...
Some 2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 10R80/10R80 MHT transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, ...
Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator, 2022-2023 Mustang, 2020-2023 Transit, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 10R80/10R80MHT transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated ...
Some 2017-2023 F-150, 2018-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit and 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80MHT transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed ...
Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit, 2021-2023 F-150/Bronco, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2023 F-250/F-350 Super Duty vehicles may exhibit harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns.
Windshield cracks or distorts 3 bulletins · 17 complaints
Some 2021-2026 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a concern of the windshield wipers not parking in the correct position on the windshield and/or over-traveling. This may be due to incorrect alignment of the wiper pivot arm on the wiper linkage assembly.
Certain 2022 - 2023 Model Year F-150 Vehicles - Windshield Water Leak Inspection Adding owner letter. Other documents submitted 02/01/24
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Certain 2022 - 2023 Model Year F-150 Vehicles - Windshield Water Leak Inspection
Complaints filed by year
145 complaints came in 2026. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2023 Ford F-150
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
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 for this recall is 26S69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk and remedy
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, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.
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, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk and remedy
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 service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
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.
Risk and remedy
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 number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
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.
Risk and remedy
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 include 2023 F-150 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include 2025 F-150 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 F-150 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 22, 2025. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S82. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V896.
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 rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk and remedy
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 phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
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 number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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 this recall is 23S65.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.
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.
Risk and remedy
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 April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07.
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 has been shifted to "PARK."
Risk and remedy
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 this recall is 23S06.
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."
Risk and remedy
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 recall is 23C01.
All 13 recalls on the 2023 Ford F-150, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2023 Ford F-150?
Brake wear, with 48 of the 408 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 14,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2023 Ford F-150 problems start?
Of the 102 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 10,000 miles and half by about 30,000.
Is the 2023 Ford F-150 better or worse than the 2022 and 2024?
Counted per year on the road, the 2023 has fewer complaints than the 2022 and more complaints than the 2024: 102 a year against 119 and 63.
How many 2023 Ford F-150 complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
23 of them (6%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for brake wear on the 2023 Ford F-150?
No recall on file for the 2023 Ford F-150 is on the same system as brake wear. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.