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2023 Ford F-150 problems

418 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Ford F-150. The most reported area is power train (transmission and drive) (38% of them). NHTSA also lists 301 service bulletins and 13 recall campaigns.

Counts are what owners told NHTSA, as filed. NHTSA does not confirm each report, and a complaint is not proof of a cause. Injuries: 11. Deaths: 0.

Complaints by area

Each bar is the share of this model year's 418 complaints that name that area. A complaint can name more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

• Power train (transmission and drive)159 · 38%
• Electrical system85 · 20%
• Other or unknown65 · 16%
• Service brakes48 · 11%
• Engine and engine cooling28 · 7%
• Forward collision avoidance28 · 7%
• Visibility and wipers28 · 7%
• Body and structure24 · 6%

17 smaller areas not shown (131 complaints in total).

Do not compare models by these numbers. NHTSA has no sales count for each model, so a model with more complaints may just have sold more cars. Use them to see which areas owners write about, not to rank cars.

Service bulletins

NHTSA's database lists 301 repair bulletins from Ford for the 2023 Ford F-150. A bulletin is a repair instruction sent to dealers. It is not a recall and does not mean your car is covered. The 8 newest:

1. TSB 26-2408 v2Received October 23, 2026

   Power train (transmission and drive)

   Reason for update: update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update theParts list to add 3.3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G valve body separator plate for Aviator.

2. TSB 26-2432Received October 21, 2026

   Electrical system

   Reason for update: To update the Service Procedure to include diagnostics for the fuel vapor vent valve and the fuel tank isolation valve.

3. TSB 26-2442Received October 21, 2026

   Reason for update: Add 2022-2025 Transit vehicles.

4. SSM 55228Received October 12, 2026

   Some 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L (non-diesel) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various reasons.

5. TSB 26-2092 V2Received October 1, 2026

   One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sport were also added to the parts list.

6. TSB 26-2391Received September 12, 2026

   This bulletin updates 26-2206.

7. SSM 55100Received September 1, 2026

   For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available.

8. SSM 55111Received September 1, 2026

   Electrical system

   Some 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit a reduced distance to empty (DTE) projection, a high voltage battery pack state of charge (SOC) that drops from 100% to less than 90% within 60...

Recalls

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at a Ford dealer. The 3 to look at first:

1. 25V512000August 8, 2025

   Power train

   The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.

2. 23V128000February 24, 2023

   Power train

   The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.

3. 23V070000February 10, 2023

   Power train

   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."

See all 13 recalls for the 2023 Ford F-150, or check your VIN below to see which are open on your car.

Common repairs in this area (not a diagnosis)

These are repair jobs that sit in the areas owners report most. A complaint may need a diagnosis first: the same symptom can come from many causes, and a serious one such as engine failure is not fixed by a cheap part. They are not a forecast of what your F-150 will need. Ranges are US estimates for all makes.

Start with a diagnosis

• Diagnostic scan (check engine light)$55 to $250

Power train (transmission and drive) 159 complaints · 38%

• Transmission fluid service$140 to $480
• Transmission solenoid replacement$290 to $1,200
• Torque converter replacement$880 to $2,475
• Clutch replacement (manual transmission)$1,000 to $2,050

Electrical system 85 complaints · 20%

• Battery replacement$150 to $470
• Alternator replacement$360 to $930
• Starter replacement$280 to $740
• Battery cable replacement$100 to $340

Service brakes 48 complaints · 11%

• Brake pad replacement (front)$190 to $400
• Brake rotors and pads (front)$320 to $790
• Brake pad replacement (rear)$180 to $420
• Brake caliper replacement (one wheel)$240 to $590
• Brake fluid flush$75 to $180

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2023 Ford F-150: questions

What are the most common problems on the 2023 Ford F-150?

Of the 418 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Ford F-150, 159 (38%) name power train (transmission and drive), and 85 (20%) name electrical system. A complaint can list more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%. These are owner reports, not proven causes.

Is the 2023 Ford F-150 reliable?

These numbers cannot say. NHTSA complaints have no sales count to compare against, so a high number on one model does not mean it fails more than another. Use them to see which areas owners write about, then check your own VIN for open recalls.

Do these complaints include crashes or fires?

Owners marked 18 of the 418 complaints as involving a crash and 4 as involving a fire. They also reported 11 injuries and 0 deaths. NHTSA records these as the owner reports them and does not confirm each one.

How many recalls does the 2023 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at a Ford dealer. Enter your VIN to see which ones are open on your car.

What is a service bulletin?

A service bulletin is a repair instruction a maker sends to its dealers. It is not a recall, and it does not mean your car is covered. NHTSA lists 301 repair bulletins for the 2023 Ford F-150.

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• 2011 F-150 problems
• 2010 F-150 problems
• 2023 recalls
• All Ford recalls
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• Check-engine codes

Sources

• NHTSA complaint and technical service bulletin files, checked October 29, 2026
• NHTSA recalls

Complaint, bulletin and recall counts come from NHTSA as filed. Repair prices are estimates from our own ranges. Not a repair shop, estimates only.