2023 Ford F-350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
20/100
#13 most-complained of 16 F-350 years
The 2023 Ford F-350 has 41 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 20, and ranks 13th worst of 16 model years, earning a Best verdict. Electrical System issues lead at 37% of complaints, with 15 recalls filed, one of which is a do-not-drive recall.
- Complaints
- 41
- Recalls
- 15
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2023 Ford F-350 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System15 (37%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (27%)
- Structure & Body5 (12%)
- Engine4 (10%)
- Fuel System4 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (10%)
- Other3 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (7%)
- Brakes2 (5%)
- Steering2 (5%)
What owners report
- Trailer connector plugs melt or burn at the truck side, sometimes disabling trailer brakes mid-drive.
- Diesel exhaust fluid warnings appear and limit the truck to under 5 mph, with dealers reportedly unable to resolve the issue.
- Removing the tailgate for towing setups disables all vehicle cameras, not just the rear one.
- Cabin air recirculation disengages intermittently, letting outside air and strong odors into the cabin during heater use.
- Trailer brake systems intermittently fail while towing even though trailer lights and connections test fine.
- Transmission delays shifting from 3rd to 4th gear for a period of time, then slams into gear, sometimes causing the truck to swing sideways on slick roads.
2023 Ford F-350 recalls
15 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V204000Mar 31, 2026Visibility & Wipers422,613 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
- 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.
- NHTSA 25V455000Jul 7, 2025Fuel System850,318 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
2023 compared with other F-350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Ford F-350 reliable compared to other F-350 years?
- Yes, relative to other F-350 model years. It has a Complaint Index of 20 and ranks 13th worst out of 16 years tracked, earning a Best verdict.
- What is the most common problem area for the 2023 Ford F-350?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 15 of 41 complaints, or 37% of the total.
- Does the 2023 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 15 recalls for the 2023 Ford F-350, including one do-not-drive recall. Recall components include the fuel system, collision avoidance/cameras, wipers, and steering.
- At what mileage do 2023 F-350 owners report failures?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: Electrical System issues occur around 12,750 miles, Collision Avoidance & Cameras around 1,300 miles, and Transmission & Powertrain around 9,500 miles.
- How does the 2023 F-350 compare to the worst F-350 years?
- The 2023 F-350's Complaint Index of 20 is far below the worst years, such as 2019 at 100 and 2017 at 93, both rated Avoid.