2023 Ford F-350 SD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
40 owner complaints analyzed
15 distinct recall campaigns
9,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 40 complaints (30.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 10.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 7.5% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 7.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 5.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 5.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 |
Electrical System: 12; Power Train: 4; Engine: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: 3; Structure:Body: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Back Over Prevention: 2; Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 31 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 | 4 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 5 |
2023: 4; 2024: 18; 2025: 13; 2026: 5
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 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 11520897 · 2023-05-08 (May 8, 2023)
While driving the trailer plug melted at the connection to the truck. I got a message that the trailer was disconnected and there were no brakes on the trailer. The plug on the truck is burned.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11520897 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11578249 · 2024-03-19 (March 19, 2024)
I intermittently lose trailer brakes when towing my trailers on my 2023 Ford F350. I have two trailers and both trailers give me intermittent faults saying "trailer disconnected' or "trailer turn signal lights not working", but the trailer is connected and the lights are working - but the brakes do not. I know this is a truck issue because both trailers have no issues with my 2017 Toyota Tundra. I have independently tested this theory with both trucks and trailers multiple times but only have the issue on the Ford truck. It seems to either be a…
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Owner report 11578344 · 2024-03-19 (March 19, 2024)
The transmission delay shift from 3rd to fourth gear can be seconds then slams. I'm in Minnesota and when the roads are slick it WILL make the truck swing sideways when it goes into 4th. Well known problem but my truck doesn't have a tsb so everything is fine. NOT!
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Owner report 11640691 · 2025-02-04 (February 4, 2025)
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that there was a whirring sound coming from the vehicle since the vehicle was purchased. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that there was no recall on the VIN for the issue and that the whirring sound did not shorten the life of the transmission. The ve…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11640691 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11617813 · 2024-10-03 (October 3, 2024)
MY REAR CAMERA REPEATEDLY FREEZES IN A PICTURE OR DOES NOT COME ON. MY STEERING HAS LOST MOST OF ITS FLUID TWICE AND I WAS TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL AIR BLEADING OUT. MY TRUCK HAS STOPPED ITSELF WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD WITHOUT ANY OBSTRUCTION. MY TRUCK FLOODED FROM A LEAKING SUNROOF, CAUSING MOLD TO GROW ON THE CARPET AND A SMELL IN THE TRUCK. THIS IS A UNSAFE TRUCK
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Owner report 11624356 · 2024-11-09 (November 9, 2024)
This truck has 20,000 miles. I experienced what’s called the death wobble which nearly shook the truck off the road. The dealership told me a $2000 dollar duel steering stabilizer would fix the problem. I reluctantly payed for it as they said the lift voided the warranty. The truck is still not fixed and my wife nearly went off the road today driving it. I read online that a stabilizer doesn’t fix the problem it only masks the symptoms. I’m certain the dealership knows this.
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Owner report 11641894 · 2025-02-11 (February 11, 2025)
The audio system “glitched” and all of the speakers started screeching at maximum volume. I was unable to get this to stop outside of turning the vehicle off. It is so loud my ear were ringing for hours. This is loud enough it could definitely cause someone to wreck and impairs driving ability. I could also smell the electrical in the speakers getting hot and was fearful of an electrical fire. No warning lights. Not reproducible.
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Owner report 11647774 · 2025-03-11 (March 11, 2025)
Multiple electrical issues related to dashboard controls, video sensors, head unit. Controls powering down while driving, sensors throwing multiple error messages. All since 1,500 miles. Ford could not figure out what the issue was so they replaced the wiring harness. After 2 months in the shop I got my vehicle back. 2 weeks later I am getting the same error messages in the dash and has to go back into the shop for the same reason.
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Owner report 11649619 · 2025-03-20 (March 20, 2025)
While driving on a highway on two occasions my truck suddenly displayed low fuel pressure. I lost complete engine power. First occasion ford said was fuel control module. Second occurrence same thing was on [XXX] low fuel pressure signal and engine stopped working. Been in touch with fullerton ford in somerville where vehicle was subsequently towed to. Representative stated it is the low pressure fuel pump that is causing the intermittently loss of pressure. Almost got killed on the highway trying to get over to the shoulder with the sudden l…
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Owner report 11651729 · 2025-03-31 (March 31, 2025)
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that metal shavings were found inside the fuel system and that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the Insurance Company inspected the vehicle and found metal shavings inside the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11651729 at NHTSA ↗