2023 Ford F-150 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 13 NHTSA recalls and 623 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required. Includes the all-electric F-150 Lightning: 207 of the complaints counted here are filed by NHTSA under the electric F-150 Lightning; the others are for the gasoline and hybrid F-150.

15/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2023 Ford F-150

The 2023 Ford F-150 shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

13 recalls on record

623

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

6 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Ford F-150 (13)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission

The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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…

NHTSA #23V070000

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

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…

NHTSA #23V072000

🔧 Power Train: Axle Assembly

A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.

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…

NHTSA #23V128000

🔧 Parking Brake: Electrical

Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

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…

NHTSA #23V509000

🔧 Steering: Column

A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

NHTSA #23V847000

🔧 Power Train: Axle Hubs

Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

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…

NHTSA #23V896000

🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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…

NHTSA #24V852000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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…

NHTSA #25V315000

🔧 Power Train: Axle Hubs

Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

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…

NHTSA #25V512000

🔧 Visibility: Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

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….

NHTSA #25V729000

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Most Common Problems — 2023 Ford F-150

Based on 623 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train

200

Electrical System

145

Unknown Or Other

Service Brakes

Exterior Lighting

Steering

Structure

Vehicle Speed Control

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Ford F-150 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2024, 2025, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Ford F-150

Is the 2023 Ford F-150 reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Ford F-150 has 13 recall campaigns and 623 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

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

The 2023 Ford F-150 has 13 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

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

The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Ford F-150 are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2023 Ford F-150 safe to buy?

The 2023 Ford F-150 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 13 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Ford F-150 should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford F-150 are: 2024, 2025, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.