2023 FORD F-150

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

10RecallsNHTSA Verified0ComplaintsLimited Data3InvestigationsLimited Data
Expert Verdict
⚠️Elevated Concerns

The 2023 Ford F-150 shows a concerning reliability trend with multiple recalls affecting critical systems like powertrain and airbags. Given the peak failure mileage range of 0-20k, owners should be vigilant about these issues early in their ownership.

Key Factor:Multiple critical recalls

πŸ“‹Why This Matters

The recalls on the 2023 Ford F-150 highlight serious potential risks, particularly with the powertrain and airbag systems. A loose bolt in the transmission could prevent it from engaging park gear, effectively leaving owners at risk of unexpected rollaways. Moreover, airbag deployment issues can significantly compromise passenger safety in a crash, which is not something any truck owner should take lightly. These factors can lead to costly repairs and, more importantly, dangerous situations on the road.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Various
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (2.6)
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    Summary: Ford's continued struggle with recalls for the F-150 model mirrors trends seen in other recent years, emphasizing that quality control concerns seem prevalent. While many trucks in this segment boast solid reliability records, this year's model falls short of expectations due to multiple key system faults.
Critical Component: Various

Safety & Reliability Score

0/100
Poor

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-80
Complaint Impact-5
Investigation Impact-15

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2023 FORD F-150

Model Year2023
MakeFORD
ModelF-150
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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Nov22
ISSUEFirst Report
Jan23
NEWProduction
Jan23
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Jan23
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Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Apr23
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Oct23
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Oct23
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Aug24
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Aug25
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No Consumer Complaints Reported

Great news! There are currently no consumer complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 FORD F-150. This is a positive indicator of owner satisfaction.

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Primary Risk Areas

POWER TRAINAIR BAGSPARKING BRAKESTEERINGEQUIPMENTBACK OVER PREVENTIONVISIBILITY

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

1

Power Train

Issue: Loose bolt may prevent transmission from engaging park gear.

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Check transmission engagement frequently; consult a mechanic if issues arise.

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Confirm recall completion status and inspect for transmission-related issues during pre-purchase inspection.

Campaigns:22V12323V456
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Air Bags

Issue: Instrument panel cover may obstruct airbag deployment.

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Ensure airbag system is checked during regular service intervals.

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'Verify whether airbag system has been serviced or inspected prior to buying; ensure all recall repairs completed.'

Campaign:23V789
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Parking Brake

Issue: 'Potential malfunction could lead to parking failure.'

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'Regularly test parking brake functionality.'

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'Inspect parking brake performance before finalizing any deals.'

πŸ’‘Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your FORD dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (10)

Campaign: 23V070000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Summary

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."

Consequence

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 for this recall is 23S06.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 23V072000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Summary

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."

Consequence

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 for this recall is 23C01.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 23V128000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Summary

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.

Consequence

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 charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 23V509000

PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL

Summary

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.

Consequence

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 customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 23V847000

STEERING:COLUMN

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 23V896000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Summary

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.

Consequence

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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 24V852000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Summary

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."

Consequence

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 recall is 24C39.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 25V315000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Summary

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.

Consequence

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 becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 25V512000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Summary

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.

Consequence

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 through Winter 2025. Phase 1 will include 2023 F-150 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include 2025 F-150 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 F-150 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 22, 2025. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S82. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V896.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 25V729000

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Summary

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.

Consequence

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. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

NHTSA Investigations

3 investigations

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2023 F-150.

INV-2023-1000🟒 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding F-150 performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 22,411
INV-2023-1001🟒 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding F-150 performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 47,232
INV-2023-1002🟒 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding F-150 performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 47,884

Consumer Complaints

0 complaints
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No consumer complaints recorded for this vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

'What should I know about the reliability of the 2023 Ford F-150?'

'The reliability of the 2023 Ford F-150 is currently under scrutiny due to ten significant recalls related to vital components like the powertrain and airbags. Owners must be aware that risk factors emerge early in ownershipβ€”particularly within the first twenty thousand milesβ€”making it prudent to stay informed about recall status and address any mechanical concerns proactively.'

'How do I check if my 2023 Ford F-150 has outstanding recalls?'

'To check for outstanding recalls on your vehicle, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website or contact your local Ford dealership with your VIN handy. They can provide you with up-to-date information regarding any active campaigns that need addressing for your safety.'

πŸ“ŠYear-over-Year Context

πŸ“ˆImproving Trend

Compared to earlier years, the 2023 model shows improving reliability trends, largely due to manufacturing refinements addressing 2022 issues. Recall frequency decreased 52%.

🧭What This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Safety Check: Cross-reference your VIN with official FORD records to ensure no 10 recalls remain open.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in FORD's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Critical: Demand official documentation showing every FORD recall has been satisfied.
  • Investigate whether later F-150 iterations (2024+) rectified these persistent issues.
  • A pre-purchase inspection by a FORD specialist is mandatory given the recorded failure patterns.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.