Complaint volume
388 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
388 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2023 Ford F-150, grouped by component category.
388 Total complaints
17 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 17 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 78 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 30,437 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?
17 Crash
4 Fire
7 Injury
0 Fatality
14 Towed
6 Medical attention
What are the most common 2023 Ford F-150 complaint categories?
POWER TRAIN 107
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 36
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20
SERVICE BRAKES 16
STRUCTURE 12
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 7
VISIBILITY 7
VISIBILITY/WIPER 7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6
388 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT | It happened several times already. My F150 Tremor randomly has extremely loud electrical sound POP through the speakers followed by the loud static, no matter I listen to radio or connect to android studio. It's super dangerous to hear this while driving. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2024 | POWER TRAIN | WHITSTLING NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION. NOISE BECOMES LOUDER WHEN TRANSMISSION IS WARM. NOTICED ON DAY OF PURCHASE AFTER DRIVING HOME. HAVE BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES FOR ISSUE. NOISE PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE/ LOUDER WITH MILEAGE IN ADDITION TO ABOVE. VEHICLE IS ALSO SHIFTING HARD IN LOWER GEARS WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. VEHICLE IS ALSO HAVING ISSUE WITH TRAILER CONNECTION/ BREAK SYSTEM. CAN PROVIDE VIDEOS OF ISSUES UPON REQUEST. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2024 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver's side sideview mirror housing had melted after the vehicle had been exposed to the sun. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the housing needed to be replaced, and the contact was charged a fee because the repair was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there would be no assistance because the failure was due to the elements. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 5,650. | Crash: No Fire: No | 5,650 |
| Aug 2024 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Stoped truck to get gas ! put in park ! When I got out of truck it went in reverse almost running me over !! Ripped my driver door all the way around to the front wheel before I could get it to stop !! It is equipped with a sensor to automatically put it in park when door opens !! But it did not happen !!! | Crash: Yes Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2024 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS | In cold temperatures the vacuum system that keeps 4x4 disengaged seems to be failing. There is a loud grinding noise with vibrations when driving any speed. It will go away after you engage 4 wheel drive. I feel this is unsafe and worry with winter coming soon the hubs may lock up causing a head on collision or cause vehicle to go in the ditch. I’ve had this issue since I first bought the pickup brand new in late October of 2023. In above freezing temperatures the grinding and vibration does not happen. No light warning indications when this will happen either. I have called the dealer and made a case number, they say engineering is looking into it. They tried replacing the IWEs and it didn’t make a difference. I’ve done a lot of research online and many people all over in colder climates are experiencing the same thing. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light had remained illuminated, and the speed erroneously increased and decreased while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the turbo was faulty. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact had also experienced several electrical failures, including the rear window becoming inoperable, failing to open and close as needed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 9,000 |
| Aug 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her son was at a red light, the vehicle jolted forward crashing into the vehicle in front without warning. The automatic braking system failed to engage. No injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed and was able to restart. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. | Crash: Yes Fire: No | 46,000 |
| Aug 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Purchased the new truck 12/21/23 within a week or two all the Adas signals and chimes continued to flash. A sensor was ordered and arrived months later and was installed. The problems never stopped. Besides the signals all flashing my blind spot in my mirrors stopped working. The dangerous issue is that while I am driving all of a sudden at any given moment my vehicle loses power and it stops accelerating. I am afraid to drive my new vehicle because I am affraid of pulling out of my driveway or driving on the highway trying to change lanes I am going to lose power and get hit by someone. This truck is not safe to drive. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that a global supply shortage of semiconductor chips caused unavailability of the specific chip within the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) required for heated steering wheel functionality. Causing his vehicle not to have heated steering wheel. The contact was relating the failure to a Heated Steering Wheel Performance Upgrade 22G06 he received. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that Heated Steering Wheel Performance Upgrade 22G06 was no longer activate. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Air Conditioner will stop working after minutes of being on. This is not bearable in 95-110 degree weather. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | When driving my truck using adaptive speed control. Vehicle reacts as it should to speed limit signs until it sees any sign with the number 80 on it, e.g.- state hwy. 80. As soon as it reads the number 80 it immediately accelerates to 80 mph. This happens no matter what speed zone you are in. I called Ford motor company and they referred me to my local dealership. The dealership said they were aware of the problem because one of their managers had the same issue with his vehicle. They told me that the Ford tech. told him to shut it off if that happens. I don't believe this is a viable fix because you never know when it is going to happen. This will happen anytime it sees the number 80 whether you are in a 25 mph zone, a 55 mph or any speed zone. This is a very dangerous situation for both occupants and pedestrians. I just got off an hour long phone call with Ford vehicle technology assist and they insist I find my own solution by going to local dealerships. I know for sure this condition affects at least two but more than likely thousands of vehicles. Please look in to this before somebody gets killed. I can tell Ford is not going to. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2024 | STEERING | Hello regarding Ford’s program 22G06 for the steering wheel heated feature my truck was built during those times and selected plants and they state it’s not under NHTSA’s list of requirements? | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I bought my 2023 F150 August 31 2023 and a few days later with just 600 miles on it the air conditioner quit working. We were traveling and turned it off for a couple hours and when turned back on it worked. Called the salesman and he said there have other incidences. Today 7/01/24 it happened again, and opening the hood I saw that the air conditioning lines were frozen. If this issue with fan not blowing when needing the defroster there could be safety issues driving in freezing precipitation. Dealer could not replicate so said there was no problem. There were no warning lights with regard to this problem. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | My parking brakes just comes on as im driving. This has become a dangerous situation as its caused My car to suddenly stop in different driving situations. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | When I use the cruise control and set it at a speed, it will maintain that set speed for a period of time and then the set speed will randomly jump up 10 to 20 miles an hour and reset the speed faster. So if I set it at 70 miles an hour. It jumps up to 80 or 85 and once even jumped up to 90 mph. The first time I told this to a Service person they told me that’s normal. The car went in and supposedly they fixed it, but it is still doing it. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The 360 camara does not always come on for several minutes after starting up. This prevents me from using the bachup canera and therefore I ciuld run over something or somebody when backing out of my garage or out if a parking spot. I have taken the truck in to to different dealers and all they say is they can't duplicate the problem. I even show them a viseo of it happening to me but say they have to see it to fix it. I see all of the ford SUV's are on recall, so wht aren't the F150's? This is a very dangerous situation that needs to be corrected asap. I swe many owners on tge internet with the same problem. Please help! | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I recently took my truck to the dealer because I have been experiencing a clicking and rattling noise that I believe is coming from the drivetrain. The service adviser stated to me , "According to Ford , this is a normal condition and there is nothing to be fixed." The same problem/condition that I am experiencing is described in NHSTA Campaign ID 23V896000 which appears to be Ford Recall # 23S65. What should I do ? | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I recently took my truck to the dealer to have it looked at because I have been consistently hearing a clicking and rattling noise coming from the drivetrain. The service adviser stated "According to Ford , this is a normal condition and there is nothing to be fixed." The same problem/condition that I am experiencing is described in a Ford Recall # S2365. This is NHTSA Campaign ID 23V896000. What should I do | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | - Component: Air conditioning system. - Safety: A/C failure in summer heat conditions over 90 degrees. - This a known Ford issue with thousands of complaints and not resolution. Ford does not want to repair issue. - Ford dealership - Symptoms: AC blower can be heard ramping up but no air is coming through the vents. ** This an on-going issue with Ford that they are failing to rectify. My 2023 Ford F-150 has less than 7k miles and the A/C has already stopped functioning. The compressor and A/C components are freezing up and not allowing air into the cabin. This is a safety issue when temperatures are in the 90's in the south. Ford has not taken responsibility and has failed to correct the problem. There are several blogs and complaint websites with consumers complaining about the same issues. Something must done. I made an appointment and Ford did not want to repair. Please take action and issue a recall. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2024 | POWER TRAIN | About two blocks after leaving my house I made a right turn from a stop sign into a heavily traveled street. I completed the turn and while the truck was upshifting it got stick in a lower gear around 20 MPH in traffic and would not upshift causing the engine to rev around 5,500 RPM's. After a few taps on the accelerator pedal it finally shifted and I was able to resume to normal speed. The above situation could have resulted in an accident. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal became soft while attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact examined the vehicle and discovered that the brake fluid reservoir was empty, and the brake line fitting was not properly secured, causing brake fluid to leak from the brake lines. The brake line fitting was secured by the contact and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 3,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 3,000 |
| Jun 2024 | STEERING | My car should have been included in the recall to replace the heated steering wheel with this vehicle. Ford has decided that because they did not put a heating element in my steering wheel yet I got charged the $4000 for it and only got $140 credit. I do not think that is fair and should get it upgraded as the 2023 Ford F150 have except for my truck | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2024 | EQUIPMENT | I was in the process of turning onto a two lane road when all of a sudden I heard an incredibly loud noise, much like speakers blowing out that seemed to be progressively getting louder. I remained calm. I tried to turn down volume on the speakers and it would not stop the loud sound. I put the truck in park and turned off the truck. That did not work so I turned it on and off again and the noise stopped. The volume was not working at all after this happened. I was completely confused because I didn't understand what happened or why. The sound was excruciating and fortunately when this happened I was able to safely put the truck in park and turn it on and off. If I were in traffic or driving that would probably not be possible. I can see this easily causing an accident if someone is in traffic and panics. I immediately called the dealer after this happened. They said they had not heard of this happening before. I presented them with this article I found in the WSJ - "Ford Confronts Strange, Ear-Piercing Static in F-150 Trucks, Drivers have complained to federal regulators of abnormal noise coming from the vehicle’s speakers", By Ryan Felton & Nora Eckert. This article states the noise was recorded so loud as to damage hearing. There are many complaints about this happening online as well and something should be done. This is without question a safety issue and there should be a mandatory recall. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The AC stops blowing and cooling at an adequate speed after driving for a period of time. The safety issue is that while the blower is malfunctioning, it cannot defog/defrost the windshield. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | the A/C fan doesn't blow full strength, intermittently . it happened while driving on interstate, it rained and could not get the window to defrost as the blower was not strong enough. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |