Complaint volume
376 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2023 Ford F-150 Complaints
376 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2023 Ford F-150, grouped by component category.
376 Total complaints
16 Crash reports
4 Fire reports
7 Injury reports
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof
of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come
from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.
Buyer interpretation
How to use these complaints before buying
Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are power train, unknown or other, electrical system. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 16 crash reports, 4 fire reports, 7 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 76 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 29,554 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to power train, unknown or other, electrical system?
- Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
- Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
- Can we also check the recall record for this 2023 Ford F-150?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2023 Ford F-150
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How severe are the 2023 Ford F-150 complaints?
16 Crash
4 Fire
7 Injury
0 Fatality
12 Towed
5 Medical attention
What are the most common 2023 Ford F-150 complaint categories?
POWER TRAIN 104
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 33
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19
SERVICE BRAKES 15
STRUCTURE 12
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 7
VISIBILITY 7
VISIBILITY/WIPER 7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6
376 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear end broke. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received the recall notification letter for NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train). The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the part was backordered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | SHIFT SYS FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Tried to turn on vehicle one morning and it would not start due a parking brake error message & a warning light on the dashboard. The message on the screen behind the steering wheel stated “park brake fault service now” and there was a clicking noise heard coming from underneath the truck. I tried to reset the parking brake by pressing and holding the button as indicated online but it didn’t work. The brake also physically revolted at me pressing down on it and would stutter/thump and not let me press it down fully without heavy resistance. The clicking noise continued randomly even when I was not in the vehicle. Then the door locks stopped working with my car keys, I could only open the drive door manually. I had no means to jumpstart my battery. I called Ford local dealership to come check the issue incase it was a recall issue that had not been reported for my vehicle yet. They are scheduled to come Monday 6/1/26. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | About 30 mins prior to the incident,the accelaration was vey slow getting upto only 30/35MPH Message appeared in Dash Board instructing to SCHEDULE MAITANANCE SERVICE SOON. My last service was done only 2 months ago. anyhow i decided to drive the nearest Ford Dealer. On exiting the Freeway,the ramp was downhill and the Braking System completely failed and I crashed into the pavement. All the AirBags came on. I have Sternal Contusion. | Crash: Yes Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The EPB system has a fault and service now code. This puts a risk on safety of me, passengers and others on the road. this make and model is a single exhaust unit and i believe it has to do with an open recall. July 21, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V509000 Unexpected Activation of Electric Parking Brake Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA ID Number: 23V509000 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components PARKING BRAKE Potential Number of Units Affected: 870701 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. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V512000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the rear axle hub bolt was broken; however, parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 80,000 |
| May 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | I was on the highway doing 70mph and went to break and I had no brakes. I was terrified. I kept trying and I got it to break and pressed again and lost them again. Eventually the pressure on the breaks returned. The remaining ride home was just scarey. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have a 2023 f150 powerboost. I slowed down to a yielding sign to turn right onto the state highway. The engine was in electric mode, I went to push the acceleration pedal and nothing happened. The truck would not accelerate for 4-5 seconds. I then put the accelerator pedal to the floor and it finally engaged and the truck flew. I’ve had it happen once before but for only a second so I thought nothing of it. It was a scary experience as I could have been hit if another drive wasn’t paying attention. I’m scared to drive it now, and have made an appointment with the local ford dealership to diagnose. No engines lights are on. Only happens when stopping briefly. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I received Safety Recall 23S65 in May of 2025. As of now, May 14,2026 parts are still NOT available for repair. Ford was aware of this safety issue well before May of 2025, yet they do not seem concerned at all to make parts available to dealers to repair this defect. This should be considered well beyond any reasonable time frame for Ford to have corrected this problem. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal the automatic brake system engaged independently causing all four wheels to lock up. a dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that front camera bezel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired as the front camera bezel was replaced. The contact was relating the failure NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V334000 ( FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance and informed him he had to pay for the cost of repair. The failure mileage was 24,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 24,000 |
| May 2026 | POWER TRAIN | When taking a turn from one street to another, my truck made a loud noise and every light went on my dash. A bunch of error messages then my truck stopped and could not move anymore. It could not shift either. I ws stuck in the middle of road then I had to pay to get it towed to the nearest Ford dealership on March 10th 2026. It is now May 5th. and I am still awaiting the fix of my truck. They say it is due to not having the parts to fix it. It is for the recall 25S82, but it is now almost 2 whole months with nothing. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My 2023 Ford F-150 is not drivable due to Ford safety recall 25S82 / NHTSA 25V512. Dealer states parts are on national backorder and Ford Customer Relationship Center said they cannot escalate internally, only forward comments to the dealer. I drive approximately 1,000 miles per week and the dealer-provided loaner requires swaps every 1,000 miles. Ford has not provided a reasonable recall remedy timeline or long-term transportation solution. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V512000(POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle Shudders under load with harsh/jerky shifts especially when downshifting as the vehicle slows down. Sometimes there is a hard bang when downshifting from 4 to 3. The 10R80 transmission has a reputation for these issues. I took it into the Ford dealer for service and they found that the TCC solenoid was scored, fine metal shavings were found in the fluid indicating a torque converter failure, and the CDF drum was replaced because of a misaligned bushing. Luckily this vehicle is still under factory warranty but these issues are very prevalent. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Harsh or Erratic Shifts: Extremely hard shifts, and harsh downshifts. Delayed Engagement: A long delay when shifting from Park or Reverse to Drive, often with a "thud" or high revving before engagement. "Neutral-Out" Feeling: The transmission feels like it drops to neutral while driving, or slips (RPM flare) before catching a gear. Harsh Electric-to-Gas Transition: In PowerBoost models, the transition between electric and gas power is harsh and aggressive. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V512000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2026 | POWER TRAIN | When in drive, the vehicle will roll backwards when on a slope if you do not have your foot on the break. The torque converter and control body has been replaced by Gullo ford of Conroe TX. They state that i should use the auto break function. Ford itself states that i need to contact the dealer to rectify any problems with the vehicle. Ford refuses to do any additional work and state this is normal for this vehicle. This is a very dangerous situation for the vehicle if you are not paying attention or are not familiar with the vehicle. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Complete instrument cluster blackout while driving. Screen goes entirely black intermittently, lasting up to 30 minutes. Occurs while vehicle is in motion. Issue persists even after stopping and restarting vehicle. Loss of speedometer, battery state of charge, warning lights, and all driver information. This creates unsafe driving conditions with no way to monitor speed or critical vehicle systems. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While driving up to 40 mph, the emergency brake will randomly come on causing me to skid and stop suddenly. I manually have to turn back off the emergency brake to drive again. This incident has occurred in traffic multiple times. The truck has been at the dealership service center four times and they cannot replicate, diagnose, or repair the issue. The dealership states they have looked at the electrical components and replaced the battery, which did not solve the issue. There are no warnings prior to the emergency brake coming on. A collision is not about to happen that causes it to come on. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I am reporting a significant safety defect regarding the integrated rear light bar on my vehicle. The component initially developed visible stress cracks across the housing. This has now progressed to a total electrical failure of the unit. The light bar serves as a primary housing for the vehicle's brake lights and reverse lights. These lights no longer illuminate. This is a critical safety concern as it leaves the vehicle without functional signaling for stopping or reversing, significantly increasing the risk of a rear-end collision, especially at night or in low-visibility conditions. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2026 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle is subject to an active safety recall (rear axle hub bolt / axle assembly). The issue has been confirmed by a dealer inspection in November 2025. Despite confirmation, no repair was performed because the dealer did not initially order the required parts. This resulted in several months of delay. After escalation to the manufacturer, a parts order was finally placed in April 2026 and marked as priority. The dealer has since confirmed there is still no estimated time of arrival for the required parts, and the repair cannot be completed. This conflicts with recall information indicating that parts are available. The recall states that failure of the axle hub components can lead to loss of motive power or unintended vehicle movement. The vehicle is used regularly for towing and hauling, which increases concern about potential failure under load. The safety issue remains unresolved after several months, and there is no timeline for repair despite repeated attempts to address it through both the dealer and manufacturer. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V512000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but provided no assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | This vehicle is equipped with Blue Cruise, a hands-free driving feature. While in hands-free drive mode (Blue Cruise), the vehicle abruptly disengaged and aggressively pulled off the highway. In icy conditions and at high speeds. This is abnormal for the system. Typically, if the Blue Cruise disengages, it gives a timed warning, about 5-10 seconds, and then will disengage. This was dangerously different. The dealership serviced the vehicle and updated the system. However, Blue C still wanders in the lane and randomly disconnects. With the Blue Cruise system turned off/disengaged and the adaptive cruise control engaged, the system also acts erratically, randomly disengaging for no reason. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Recall Number: 23S65 issued 12-22-2023 Parts are still NOT available. Ford Company does not seem to be making any effort at all to fix this safety recall. Dealers I've contacted have no idea when parts will be available. This is unacceptable. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |