Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford F-150, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train158
- Electrical system84
- Unknown or other65
- Service brakes39
- Forward collision avoidance27
- Engine27
- Structure24
- Exterior lighting23
- Wheels21
- Vehicle speed control18
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 11 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 37 2023 F-150 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 9 people died inside them, and 3 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Ford F-150 failed the safety check 0.34% of the time — 50% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 12,934 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 32 variants: combined 10.7–19.7 L/100 km (about 12–22 mpg US), CO₂ 244–460 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-150 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 9.2 | 10.7 |
| F-150 FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 9.8 | 11.1 |
| F-150 (Without Stop-Start) · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 13.0 | 9.6 | 11.5 |
| F-150 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.8 | 10.0 | 11.5 |
| F-150 FFV (Without Stop-Start) · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.5 | 10.2 | 11.5 |
| F-150 4X4 FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.6 | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| F-150 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 13.4 | 10.2 | 12.0 |
| F-150 4X4 (Without Stop-Start) · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 13.5 | 10.2 | 12.0 |
| F-150 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 13.6 | 10.3 | 12.1 |
| F-150 FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.1 | 10.2 | 12.4 |
| F-150 4X4 FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.2 | 10.9 | 12.7 |
| F-150 FFV (Without Stop-Start) · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.6 | 10.4 | 12.7 |
| F-150 4X4 (Without Stop-Start) · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.6 | 11.0 | 13.0 |
| F-150 Tremor 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.3 | 11.8 | 13.1 |
| F-150 4X4 FFV (Without Stop-Start) · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.0 | 10.9 | 13.2 |
| F-150 Tremor 4X4 (Without Stop-Start) · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.6 | 11.6 | 13.3 |
| F-150 Tremor 4X4 FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.2 | 11.9 | 13.7 |
| F-150 Tremor 4X4 FFV (Without Stop-Start) · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.4 | 11.8 | 13.8 |
| F-150 Raptor 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.8 | 13.2 | 14.6 |
| F-150 FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · E85 ethanol | 16.8 | 12.8 | 15.0 |
| F-150 FFV (Without Stop-Start) · Pickup truck: Standard · E85 ethanol | 17.5 | 12.4 | 15.2 |
| F-150 Raptor 4X4 (Without Stop-Start) · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.8 | 13.2 | 15.2 |
| F-150 4X4 FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · E85 ethanol | 17.1 | 13.1 | 15.3 |
| F-150 Raptor 37 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.0 | 14.4 | 15.3 |
| F-150 Raptor 37 4X4 (Without Stop-Start) · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.6 | 14.8 | 15.8 |
| F-150 FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · E85 ethanol | 19.4 | 13.2 | 16.6 |
| F-150 4X4 FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · E85 ethanol | 19.7 | 13.8 | 17.1 |
| F-150 FFV (Without Stop-Start) · Pickup truck: Standard · E85 ethanol | 19.9 | 13.8 | 17.2 |
| F-150 4X4 FFV (Without Stop-Start) · Pickup truck: Standard · E85 ethanol | 20.4 | 14.1 | 17.6 |
| F-150 Tremor 4X4 FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · E85 ethanol | 20.3 | 15.2 | 18.0 |
| F-150 Tremor 4X4 FFV (Without Stop-Start) · Pickup truck: Standard · E85 ethanol | 20.7 | 15.0 | 18.1 |
| F-150 Raptor R 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 22.8 | 15.9 | 19.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
21 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Ford F-150.
| 2026432 9 Sept 2026 | Fuel System Issue: On certain trucks, the fuel tank strap(s) may not have been secured properly. As a result, the tank could fall and fuel could leak. If this happens, th… |
| 2026369 28 Jul 2026 | Visual System Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause part of the rearview camera image to be blocked. Canadian regulations require the full rearvie… |
| 2026342 14 Jul 2026 | Lights And Instruments Issue: This recall is for certain integrated trailer modules that were installed before delivery or purchased from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory. On… |
| 2026079 20 Feb 2026 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem with the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may cause the trailer lights not to work when towing. This problem co… |
| 2025691 12 Dec 2025 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem in the integrated park module could cause the park pawl not to engage when the transmission is shifted to the park (P) p… |
| 2025587 24 Oct 2025 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, the moonroof wind deflector may not have been attached properly. As a result, the deflector could detach from the vehicle. Note:… |
| 2025586 24 Oct 2025 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain trucks, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 23S30 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-340) may not have been done corr… |
| 2025414 8 Aug 2025 | Powertrain Issue: On certain trucks, the rear axle hub bolt(s) could break and cause the axle shaft(s) splines to wear. If this happens, there could be a loss of power t… |
| 2025286 23 May 2025 | Suspension Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, the nuts for the ball joints that connect the front upper control arms to the steering knuckles may not ha… |
| 2025260 9 May 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse… |
| 2025110 2 Mar 2025 | High Voltage Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the battery modules could overheat… |
| 2024778 20 Dec 2024 | Suspension This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-286. Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, the nuts for the ball joints that co… |
| 2024124 26 Feb 2024 | High Voltage Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, nuts in the high-voltage battery pack could be loose or missing. This could cause a short circuit or ele… |
| 2023705 22 Dec 2023 | Powertrain Issue: On certain trucks, the rear axle hub bolt(s) could break and cause the axle shaft(s) splines to wear. If this happens, there could be a loss of power t… |
| 2023678 15 Dec 2023 | Airbag Issue: On certain trucks, the wiring in the steering wheel clockspring could become disconnected. This would cause the airbag warning lamp to turn on, and the… |
| 2023639 29 Nov 2023 | Brakes Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, a software problem could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to return back to the de… |
| 2023555 17 Oct 2023 | Heater And Defroster Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, the electronic cabin coolant heater may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, you may experi… |
| 2023405 25 Jul 2023 | Brakes Issue: On certain trucks, the rear axle wiring harness could rub against the rear axle housing. Over time, this could cause damage to the wiring harness, and … |
| 2023340 9 Jun 2023 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, the rear lightbar could crack. If this happens, water could leak into the lightbar and cause the reverse … |
| 2023057 13 Feb 2023 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, there could be a loose bolt inside the transmission. As a result, the bolt could move and … |
| 2023054 13 Feb 2023 | Airbag Issue: On certain trucks, a problem with the instrument panel cover may cause the passenger-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. Note: This reca… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ford told its dealers about the 2023 Ford F-150: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011937 | Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U023A:08 with the automatic high beam feature operating correctly after reprogramming the steering column control module (SCCM). |
| 11011929 | 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 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B115E:78 stored in the image processing module (IPMA) after the camera alignment procedure was unable to complete. |
| 11011236 | Quality improvements include: -Addresses Accessory Protocol Interface Module reboot at start up |
| 11011207 | Quality improvements: -Enhances vehicle's center screen stability -Latest security enhancements |
| 11011093 | Quality improvements include: -Enhanced compass responsiveness for a more accurate navigation |
| 11011066 | Quality improvements include: -Enhanced air flow through the vents of Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning unit |
| 11011039 | In some of the affected vehicles, customers may initially experience a gear grinding noise from the transmission in reverse, which could progress to illumination of the check engine light and/or transmission wrench light. If the customer continues to operate the vehicle, this could progress to a loss of transmission torque resulting in vehicle speed limitation and inability to shift to reverse. |
| 11010950 | Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs. Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs. |
| 11010798 | Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may experience an "Active Air Dam System Fault See Manual" warning message in the IPC and/or DTC C0604:00 stored in the PCM |
| 11009918 | Quality improvements include: -Trailer Maintenance Menu will appear on the Towing Menu and User will be able to enable and disable Trailer Maintenance Reminders. -Customer will be able to use the Charge Assist application at all times to find the public charging locations. |
| 11009829 | The affected vehicles have an on-board diagnostics (OBD) system that may falsely set the catalytic converter Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) and/or P0430 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2), causing the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate even though a repair may be unnecessary |
| 11009445 | Some 2018-2024 F150/Edge, 2018 MKX, 2019-2023 Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2021-2024 Bronco, and 2024 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine oil leak from the crankshaft rear seal with retaining plate. |
| 11009438 | Some vehicles equipped with SYNC4 may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms after all currently available accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software updates have been performed. |
| 11009425 | Ford Customer Relationship Center (CRC) phone call to Customers Communication Script and FAQ relating to 23H07 Harvest program |
| 11009091 | 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). |
| 11008948 | While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. |
| 11008946 | Some 2021-2024 F-150 non-Lightning vehicles may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, and/or P2138 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). |
| 11008698 | Some 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U2100 and/or U3002 stored in the cruise control module (CCM), side obstacle detection control module LH (SODL), side obstacle detection control module RH (SODR), side obstacle detection control module C (SODCMC) and/or side obstacle detection control module D (SODCMD) after a module replacement. |
| 11008695 | Some 2021-2023 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2C22, P2C23, P237C, P237D, P237E and/or P237F in the powertrain control module (PCM). |
| 11008522 | "Quality improvements: -Prevent vehicles experiencing loss of driver frontal switch pack control . " |
| 11008403 | In some of the affected vehicles, the printed circuit board within the EGHR actuator housing may fail due to water ingress, causing the EGHR valve to become stuck in position, and illuminating the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). In addition, for F-150 only, the EGHR coolant inlet port may break and cause engine coolant to leak out of the vehicles cooling system |
| 11007991 | 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 vehicles may also exhibit DTC B11D9:09 and a Sync Screen message of "System Off To Save Battery". |
| 11007990 | Some 2021-2023 F-150 non-Raptor/non-Tremor vehicles may exhibit DTC U023A:08 in the SCCM after reprogramming the SCCM. |
| 11007977 | Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair, 2021-2024 F-150/Bronco, 2023-2024 F-Super Duty, and 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles may experience the overhead console sunglass bin cannot be locked in a closed position. |
| 11007967 | Some 2021-2023 F-150 Raptor/Tremor vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U023A:08 after reprogramming the SCCM. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)