2023 Ford F-150 · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 26owner reports
- 32,500median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 9, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
238 of the 408 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 26 of those describe stalling.
Tick what matches of 26 reports
Stalling on other F-150 years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2024, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
7 recalls on the electrical system cover the 2023 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.
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.
The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.
The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
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."
All 13 recalls on the 2023 Ford F-150, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the F-150
Unintended transmission downshift and rear wheel lock-up. Open, led to recall 26V-237.
Unintended transmission downshift and rear wheel lock-up. Closed jan 30, 2026.
Low-pressure fuel pump failure. Closed sep 19, 2025, led to recall 25V-455.
Unintended transmission downshift. Closed jul 29, 2024, led to recall 24V-444.
Loss of motive power. Closed oct 31, 2024, led to recall 24V-635.
Unexpected transmission downshift. Closed oct 22, 2019, led to recall 19V-075.
Reduced power during hard acceleration. Closed apr 7, 2014.
Fuel tank strap failure due to corrosion. Closed aug 19, 2011, led to recall 11V-385.
Fuel tank strap corrosion/rust. Closed may 23, 2011.
Cng regulator leak. Closed feb 27, 2009.
Spark plug ejection from cylinder head. Closed jan 4, 2006.
Engine compartment fires. Closed aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V-388.
Ford f-series dual fuel tank leakage. Closed nov 4, 1999, led to recall 93V-125.
Automatic transmission control. Closed aug 27, 1998, led to recall 97V-147.
Failure transmission park engagement/loc. Closed sep 16, 1997, led to recall 97V-147.
Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf. Closed aug 31, 1994.
Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf. Closed jul 30, 1993.
Transmission fluid fires. Closed jul 5, 1991.
None of these investigations covers the 2023 model year.
When it happens
Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 3 service bulletins or notices for the 2023 Ford F-150 that deal with this problem. 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.
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 ...
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.
What owners wrote
“Complete electrical shut down driving on the highway on two separate occasions. While driving engine shuts off, dash board goes black, infotainment center goes black. Required to shift vehicle into park to restart after occurrence. Huge safety risk! When taken to Ford service; unable to find any issues and was told âvehicle is safe to driveâ”
Filed Jan 28, 2026
“Transmission harsh shifting, jerking, sudden loss of power, and unexpected downshifts. Goes into power saving mode every time I shut vehicle off. Remote start never available.”
Filed Jun 4, 2025
“I was driving at about 40mph and everything shut off for about 5 seconds. It was long enough for all the gages on the instrument cluster to go to their off positions. The desolation screen went blank as did the infotainment system and all lights.”
Filed May 19, 2024
“While driving random chiming occurs intermittently. No fault recorded or seen on dash. Second issue has happened 3x since purchase, dash cluster shut down or cycled power or reset while driving. This to me is a safety issue.”
Filed Jan 25, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 26 reports involved a crash and 6 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 48 reports
- Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems 32 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 31 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 26 reports
- A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 25 reports