2023 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 97 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Ford F-150, 24% of all 407 complaints filed for that year. Reported issues include unexpected shutdowns, dead batteries, loud speaker static, and frozen backup camera screens, with a median failure mileage of 30,000. A related recall (26V104000) covers integrated trailer module software.
- Electrical System complaints
- 97
- 24% of 407
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 30,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the truck losing power and shutting off while driving at highway speed, sometimes with the radio flickering before the stall.
- Some describe the battery draining overnight or over a few days, leaving the truck unable to start even after jump-starting and charging.
- Several owners describe a loud electrical pop or static burst through the speakers, sometimes followed by sustained loud noise unrelated to volume settings.
- The backup camera screen is reported to freeze or go black, locking out audio and navigation controls until the vehicle is turned off and restarted.
- Owners report the tire pressure monitoring system malfunctioning after the onboard power generator (Pro Power Onboard) runs for a period of time.
When 2023 Ford F-150 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 5, 2023, latest Sep 1, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2023 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Electrical System4,381,878 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Electrical System complaints by F-150 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Ford F-150?
- NHTSA lists 97 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 F-150, which is 24% of the 407 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 Ford F-150 electrical system?
- Yes, campaign 26V104000 covers the integrated trailer module software on 2021-2026 F-150 trucks among other models. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall, and the remedy is a dealer or over-the-air software update.
- At what mileage do 2023 F-150 electrical problems tend to appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this Electrical System issue is 30,000 miles.
- Have the electrical complaints led to crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this component on the 2023 F-150 shows 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 8 injuries reported.