2023 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 45 engine complaints for the 2023 Ford F-150, 11% of all 407 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 18,060 miles. No engine-related recall is currently listed for this model year.
- Engine complaints
- 45
- 11% of 407
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 18,060 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration at low speeds, including while braking or shifting into reverse, sometimes ending in a crash.
- Some engine complaints involve the truck accelerating on its own while backing up or approaching a stop, with no warning light beforehand.
- A few reports describe a burning oil or chemical smell from the engine bay that later led to visible smoke or fire.
- Some owners report the airbags did not deploy despite a crash caused by unexpected acceleration.
- Reports mention no dealer diagnosis or reproducible fault found when the vehicle was brought in for inspection.
When 2023 Ford F-150 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 5, 2023, latest Aug 25, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2023 Ford F-150
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine complaints does the 2023 Ford F-150 have?
- NHTSA lists 45 engine complaints for the 2023 F-150, which is 11% of the 407 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2023 F-150?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 18,060 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 F-150 engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2023 F-150.
- Have engine complaints led to crashes or fires on the 2023 F-150?
- NHTSA data for this model year records 8 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries across all complaint areas, with several engine complaints describing unintended acceleration incidents.