2023 Ford F-250 Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2023 Ford F-250, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed November 1, 2026

Recall campaigns

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2023 F-250 and 44 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 12 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

2023 F-250 Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 26V489000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES · 26V204000

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.

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL · 26V104000

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."

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · 25V455000

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.

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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 25V315000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS · 25V157000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-507. The driver and front passenger windows may fail to detect an obstacle while closing and not reverse direction as intended.

Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S25.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 25V134000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-573. The default rearview camera image may not be displayed when using the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature.

Remedy: Dealers will update the Advanced Drive Assistance System (ADAS) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S17.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE · 24V806000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. Water may enter the Tailgate Park Assist Sensor Interface Module (TPASIM) and cause the rearview camera image to display intermittently or appear blue or black.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the tailgate top camera, wire harness, TPASIM module, and update the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S66.

STEERING:COLUMN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE · 23V847000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles. The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT · 23V595000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250 and F350 vehicles equipped with single rear wheels and a 10.5-inch rear axle shaft. The left rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the left rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S49.

Check Your VIN at NHTSA

2023 F-250 Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

Number	Date	Component	Summary	NHTSA record
TSB 26-2442	Oct 14, 2026	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER	This bulletin supersedes 26-2297. Reason for update: Add 2022-2025 Transit vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience…	11038617
SSM 55239	Oct 12, 2026	SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a trailer brake control module and built on or before 08-May-2026 may exhibit a "Trailer Disconnected" message after cycling t…	11038444
SSM 55218	Oct 6, 2026	POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER	For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R140 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). T…	11038166
TCU-26.2.12.2.1	Sep 17, 2026	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER	Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail	11037418
ECG-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca	Sep 9, 2026	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER	Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements	11037290
SSM 55118	Aug 25, 2026	UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	Some of the following vehicles: * 2023-2025 F-Super Duty built on or before 02-Feb-2025 * 2024-2026 Ranger/Bronco/Mustang * 2024-2025 F-150 built on or before 15-Jul-2025 * 2024…	11036529
SSM 55100	Aug 22, 2026	SEATS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER	For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service p…	11036530
TSB 26-2375	Aug 12, 2026	ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN	This article supersedes TSB 26-2050 to increase the labor operation allowance of labor operations A and B. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a…	11036283
SSM 55031	Jul 23, 2026	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System…	11035269
SSM 54975	Jul 1, 2026	POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R100 or 10R140 transmission may exhibit an intermittent failure to engage forward or reverse gears and/or a loud whining n…	11034605
TSB 26-2297	Jun 24, 2026	UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation. The re…	11034134
HUD-26.01 SuperDuty	Jun 23, 2026	UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	Quality improvements include: -Shows trailer brake settings when pressing the brake pedal -Updates the off-road screen to show wider steering wheel turns.	11034148
TSB 26-2256	Jun 19, 2026	ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER	This article supersedes TSB 25-2572 to update the Parts List to correct the part number LC3Z-6006-L to LC3Z-6781-A, remove the flex plate bolts AL3Z-6379-BA from the parts list…	11034010
SSM 54900	Jun 4, 2026	POWER TRAIN	Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R100 or 10R140 transmission may exhibit an intermittent failure to engage forward or reverse gears and/or a loud whining n…	11033774
TSB 26-2251	May 28, 2026	POWER TRAIN	This article supersedes TSB 25-2545. Reason for update: To correct the current Pinpoint Test description. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may require th…	11033574
TSB 26-2220	May 7, 2026	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING	Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: *Incorrect fuel level displayed in the Ford Pro Telematics Drive A…	11032696
TSB 26-2185	May 7, 2026	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER	This bulletin supersedes 25-2621. Reason for update: add 2026 model year vehicles and Transit, update the causal part number (15604), update the Service Procedure, update the se…	11032693
SSM 54738	Apr 13, 2026	POWER TRAIN, ENGINE	Some 2023-2025 Escape 1.5L/F-Super Duty/Transit vehicles may exhibit a lack of cooling from the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which may be accompanie…	11031302
ITRM-25.A04 SuperDuty	Apr 10, 2026	UNKNOWN OR OTHER, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function	11031373
SSM 54722	Apr 3, 2026	SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a trailer brake control module may exhibit a "Trailer Disconnected" message after cycling the ignition off and back on with a…	11031264

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