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Ford F-150 2023 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2023 Ford F-150: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

417Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
13Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
40Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train159 complaints

159 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 23V070000, 23V128000, 23V896000, 25V512000.

Electrical System85 complaints

85 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V104000.

Unknown Or Other65 complaints

65 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes53 complaints

53 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V509000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems44 complaints

44 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 25V315000, 26V489000.

Visibility29 complaints

29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V729000.

Engine28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V578000.

Suspension8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V852000.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 23V072000, 23V847000.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

23V070000Reported February 10, 2023 - 1,138 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,138 vehicles across all affected models.

23V072000Reported February 10, 2023 - 321 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 321 vehicles across all affected models.

23V128000Reported February 24, 2023 - 240 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 240 vehicles across all affected models.

23V509000Reported July 21, 2023 - 870,701 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 870,701 vehicles across all affected models.

23V847000Reported December 15, 2023 - 17,970 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 17,970 vehicles across all affected models.

23V896000Reported December 22, 2023 - 112,965 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 112,965 vehicles across all affected models.

24V852000Reported November 8, 2024 - 27,678 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 27,678 vehicles across all affected models.

25V315000Reported May 9, 2025 - 1,076,138 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,076,138 vehicles across all affected models.

25V512000Reported August 8, 2025 - 103,174 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 103,174 vehicles across all affected models.

25V729000Reported October 24, 2025 - 174,853 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 174,853 vehicles across all affected models.

26V104000Reported February 20, 2026 - 4,381,878 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 4,381,878 vehicles across all affected models.

26V489000Reported July 28, 2026 - 47,587 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 47,587 vehicles across all affected models.

26V578000Reported September 9, 2026 - 223,472 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 223,472 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202336
202499
2025128
2026154
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.