2023 Ford F-150 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
406 owner complaints analyzed
13 distinct recall campaigns
29,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 83 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 150 of 406 complaints (36.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 82 | 20.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 45 | 11.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 42 | 10.3% |
| Steering behavior | 24 | 5.9% |
| Engine operation | 12 | 3.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 0.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 150 |
| Electrical System | 77 |
| Unknown Or Other | 64 |
| Service Brakes | 39 |
| Engine | 27 |
| Wheels | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 |
| Structure:Body | 18 |
Power Train: 150; Electrical System: 77; Unknown Or Other: 64; Service Brakes: 39; Engine: 27; Wheels: 21; Exterior Lighting: 20; Structure:Body: 18
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 39 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 30 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 39; 25,000 to 49,999: 30; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (39). 323 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 99 |
| 2025 | 128 |
| 2026 | 143 |
2023: 36; 2024: 99; 2025: 128; 2026: 143
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 82 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 45 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 42 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11514609 · 2023-03-30 (March 30, 2023)
Took delivery of a new 2023 Ford F-150 on 2/18/2023. Upon inspection once at home I discovered excessive Rust/Oxidation in the underbody area. Specifically, there was excessive rust and oxidation in the following areas: Rear Differential, Rear Axle Casings, Rear Axle Hubs, and portions of the front Frame Rails. This amount of rust/oxidation should not exist in a new vehicle and has the potential to lead to a driving performance/braking incident/accident that could damage the truck and or injure vehicle passengers. Research indicates Ford …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11514609 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11534100 · 2023-07-24 (July 24, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30-36 MPH, he noticed that a vehicle had stopped in the middle of the roadway. The contact depressed the brake pedal to avoid crashing into the other vehicle, but the brake pedal went down to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact swerved off the road and ended up in a ditch. The contact turned off the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart when pressing the PUSH to START button and depressing the brake pe…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,020 miles reported. Look up ODI 11534100 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11525532 · 2023-06-05 (June 5, 2023)
Battery is bad. Drove truck 4600 miles without issue, went to start truck and battery was dead. Needed to jump start truck, drove for 30 minutes, parked it and measured 12.2V. Charged truck overnight, measured 12.6V. Drove to work 30 minutes, parked 10 hours, drove home 30 minutes, measure battery at 11.08V. I could not start the vehicle and get out of the area I was in.
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Owner report 11531022 · 2023-07-08 (July 8, 2023)
Reporting this after the second time this incident has occurred. Shortly after starting the vehicle, there was an extremely loud electrical/static pop coming from the speakers, followed by extremely load static noise which went on for several seconds. The noise was so loud, that it caused ringing in ears. The noise was not related to the volume control of the speakers, as turning the dial all the way down to zero, or turning the volume off, had no effect on the noise. To stop the noise, I turned the vehicle off. This occurred while I was in …
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Owner report 11551498 · 2023-10-23 (October 23, 2023)
This is my second F150 that has had severe vibration through the floorboard, steering wheel and gas pedal. The last one the torque converter and steering failed. Both trucks were brand new. This is a serious safety issue. My foot goes numb after about 15 minutes of driving from the constant vibration. Ford acts as this is normal, but this issue has been well documented in the Ford community. There have thousands of similar reports made to Ford Motor Co.
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Owner report 11551937 · 2023-10-25 (October 25, 2023)
Significant clunking in the transmission, purchased this 2023 brand new. Ford dealer tells me this is normal but it feels like this truck is going to break down at any moment. Disruptive shifting all over this place, very sloppy. I am also getting excessive exhaust smoke from the tailpipe, almost looks like the truck is on fire every morning when I start it up. Smells awful too. Dealer again states all of this is “normal”. Not sure what Ford is compensating dealers with but they are going to have a real issue here soon with upset customers if t…
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Owner report 11559872 · 2023-12-13 (December 13, 2023)
Loud humming noise coming from the driver side front end. It comes on randomly when temps are below freezing. It is something near the wheel such, likely the IWE as it grows higher pitch at higher speeds and lower at lower at lower speeds. When you hit the button to go from 2H to 4H or switching to 4 wheel drive, the humming goes away. Switching back to 2 wheel drive and it comes back sometimes. I see a lot of posts online with others having the same similar issue. This is on a 2023 xlt f150 with the 2.7 liter ecoboost. I contacted the …
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Owner report 11562250 · 2023-12-28 (December 28, 2023)
while driving in gears between 8-10 I experienced a loss of power (Possible mis-firing) while at speed between 50-60 miles per hour. This occurs every time the vehicle is driven.
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Owner report 11649336 · 2025-03-19 (March 19, 2025)
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the wiring harness had failed due to rodents chewing on the wires. The contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was appr…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11649336 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11695821 · 2025-10-27 (October 27, 2025)
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power, and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the cylinder #6 port injector had failed. The dealer replaced cylinder #6 port injector, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who determined that cylinder #4 port injector had failed and replaced the port injector. The failure recurred…
Owner-reported narrative. 32,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11695821 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11699956 · 2025-11-17 (November 17, 2025)
On November 10, 2025, our 2023 F150 powertrain failed for the second time in about a month. I was pulling away from a curb when the truck experienced a loss of power. The Ford service center diagnosed this as a PowerTrain Control Module failure. This is dangerous because I was driving when the failure occurred and the truck lost power. This could have been catastrophic on a highway or while traveling at a higher speed. There were NO warning lamps, messages or any other symptoms prior to the failure. Ford had just serviced the truck with an oil…
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