2023 Ford F-450 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2023 Ford F-450 has a complaint index of 60, ranking 9th worst among 21 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. It has 13 recall campaigns, including one do-not-drive recall for front wheel hub fasteners, with Brakes as the top complaint area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #9 of 21 F-450 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 5
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 13
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
Top 2023 Ford F-450 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes3 (60%)
- Electrical System2 (40%)
- Engine2 (40%)
- Steering2 (40%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report loss of power steering and power brakes together after ABS activation, tied to a hydro boost brake system leak.
- Owners describe brake application pressure occurring without the brake light illuminating.
- One complaint describes flames in the engine compartment after a low fuel pressure warning light came on during vehicle transit.
- Owners report driver assistance safety features, including rear automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning, failing to retain settings despite repeated dealer visits.
- One owner reported a delay in obtaining recall repair parts for an electrical system campaign.
2023 Ford F-450 recalls
13 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-450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Ford F-450 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2023 F-450 a complaint index of 60 and a Caution verdict, ranking 9th worst out of 21 model years for this model. Brakes are the top reported problem area.
- Does the 2023 Ford F-450 have a do-not-drive recall?
- Yes. Recall 23V758000 tells owners not to drive the vehicle until repaired, because front wheel hub extender fasteners may be insufficiently tightened, risking wheel separation.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Ford F-450 have?
- NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2023 F-450, covering components including steering, fuel system, electrical system, and collision avoidance cameras.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2023 Ford F-450?
- Brakes account for 60% of complaints (3 of 5) reported to NHTSA for the 2023 F-450, followed by Electrical System, Engine, and Steering at 40% each.
- Is the 2023 Ford F-450 better or worse than other F-450 years?
- Its complaint index of 60 ranks 9th worst out of 21 model years, worse than the 2015 and 2016 model years, which carry the Best verdict with complaint indexes of 15 and 10.