2023 Ford F-250 Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 16 NHTSA recalls and 43 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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High Reported Activity — 2023 Ford F-250
The 2023 Ford F-250 shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.
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16
NHTSA Recalls
16 recalls on record
43
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crash Reports
3 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Ford F-250 (16)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Steering: Column
A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering column upper shaft coupler bolts, or install any missing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023….
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or…
🔧 Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332….
🔧 Structure: Body: Door
A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Advanced Drive Assistance System (ADAS) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332….
🔧 Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft
A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the left rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may…
🔧 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.
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tailgate top camera, wire harness, TPASIM module, and update the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6,…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software
An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Advanced Drive Assistance System (ADAS) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332….
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Ford F-250
Based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Ford F-250 — 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: 2017, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Ford F-250
Is the 2023 Ford F-250 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Ford F-250 has 16 recall campaigns and 43 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-250 have?
The 2023 Ford F-250 has 16 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-250?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Ford F-250 are: Electrical System, Power Train, Steering, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Ford F-250 safe to buy?
The 2023 Ford F-250 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 16 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford F-250 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford F-250 are: 2021, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017, 2019.
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.
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