2023 Ford F-150 problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 502 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Ford F-150, filed between 2023-03-30 and 2026-09-14. The most common problem areas are the power train (190, 38%), electrical system (120, 24%) and service brakes (44, 9%). Owners reported 19 crashes, 4 fires and 11 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 13 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2023 Ford F-150 complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 190 | 38% | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 120 | 24% | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 84 | 17% | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 44 | 9% | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 43 | 9% | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 31 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 27 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 23 | 5% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 21 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 21 | 4% | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 20 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 4% | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 18 | 4% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 13 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 10 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Power train: 190 complaints
- 190 complaints of 502 (38%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 21 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 4 crashes in these complaints.
- 4 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2023 Ford F-150; the latest, campaign 25V512000, says: “The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.”
Electrical system: 120 complaints
- 120 complaints of 502 (24%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 23 of them also name the engine; owners reported 4 crashes, 2 fires and 8 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2023 Ford F-150; the recall, campaign 26V104000, says: “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.”
Service brakes: 44 complaints
- 44 complaints of 502 (9%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 9 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 5 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Ford F-150 covers this system.
Engine: 43 complaints
- 43 complaints of 502 (9%) name the engine.
- 23 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 4 crashes, 3 fires and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Ford F-150 covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 31 complaints
- 31 complaints of 502 (6%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 10 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Ford F-150 covers this system.
Exterior lighting: 27 complaints
- 27 complaints of 502 (5%) name the exterior lighting — headlights, tail and brake lights and turn signals.
- 8 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Ford F-150 covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 135 |
| 2025 | 145 |
| 2026 | 155 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names F-150, F-150 (REGULAR CAB) GAS, F-150 (SUPER CAB) GAS, F-150 (SUPER CREW) GAS, F-150 (SUPER CREW) HEV, model year 2023. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2023 Ford F-150 recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford F-150?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2023 Ford F-150's most common problem areas are the power train (190 of 502 complaints), electrical system (120 of 502 complaints) and service brakes (44 of 502 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2023 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA has 502 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Ford F-150, including 19 reported crashes and 4 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Ford F-150's problems?
NHTSA lists 13 recalls for the 2023 Ford F-150; 2 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.