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2023 Ford F-150 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 22
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 621
Latest campaign: Sep 9, 2026

Recall summary by component22

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	5	Dec 12, 2025	25V863000 25V512000 23V896000 23V128000 23V070000
Electrical system	4	Feb 20, 2026	26V104000 25V272000 25V131000 24V144000
Back over prevention	2	Jul 28, 2026	26V489000 25V315000
Exterior lighting	2	Oct 24, 2025	25V731000 23V418000
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	May 9, 2025	25V313000 23V801000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Sep 9, 2026	26V578000
Visibility	1	Oct 24, 2025	25V729000
Suspension	1	Dec 19, 2024	24V949000
Equipment	1	Nov 8, 2024	24V852000
Steering	1	Dec 15, 2023	23V847000
Parking brake	1	Jul 21, 2023	23V509000
Air bags	1	Feb 10, 2023	23V072000

Safety recalls22

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

1Fixable over the air

Sep 9, 2026Latest campaign


Sep 9, 202626V578000	Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V578000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving. Risk A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026. Filed under F-150 Campaign NHTSA 26V578000 · Sep 9, 2026
Jul 28, 202626V489000	Back over prevention: display function An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V489000 What's wrong 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." Risk An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Filed under F-150 Campaign NHTSA 26V489000 · Jul 28, 2026
Feb 20, 202626V104000	Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing… DetailsHide details for campaign 26V104000 What's wrong 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 driver’s 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. Filed under F-150 Campaign NHTSA 26V104000 · Feb 20, 2026
Dec 12, 202525V863000	Power train: automatic transmission internal A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V863000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." Risk A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026. Filed under F-150 Lightning Bev Campaign NHTSA 25V863000 · Dec 12, 2025
Oct 24, 202525V729000	Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V729000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle. Risk A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025. Filed under F-150 Campaign NHTSA 25V729000 · Oct 24, 2025
Oct 24, 202525V731000	Exterior lighting Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V731000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V418. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights. Risk Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2025. Filed under F-150 Lightning Bev Campaign NHTSA 25V731000 · Oct 24, 2025

Merged from NHTSA model names: F-150, F-150 Lightning Bev. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component621

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

621Complaints filed

27Involving a crash

6Involving a fire

15Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	209	34	6	0	2
Electrical system	181	29	5	4	9
Unknown or other	98	16	4	3	8
Service brakes	69	11	10	0	1
Exterior lighting	54	9	0	0	0
Engine	45	7	4	3	2
Forward collision avoidance	41	7	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	38	6	7	0	1
Visibility/wiper	25	4	0	0	0
Wheels	25	4	2	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	24	4	3	0	1
Structure	23	4	0	0	0
Steering	23	4	1	0	0
Visibility	13	2	0	0	0
Lane departure	12	2	0	0	0

18 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names F-150 (REGULAR CAB) Gas, F-150 (SUPER CAB) Gas, F-150 (SUPER CREW) Gas, F-150 (SUPER CREW) Hev, F-150 (SUPER CREW) Lightning Bev.

Latest reports

Structure
“Ford recall #25SB7 notice from dealer. Took it in since my moonroof has the exact problem mentioned in the recall notice. For some reason, my truck has no recall notice.”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771427
Carry handle
“Picking up the carseat out of the car, the handle became detached on one side which caused the seat to drop to the ground with child inside.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770519
Structure
“Due to cracking in the body seam towards the roof on the A-pillar on the drivers side.”
Filed 10/10/2026 · ODI 11770268

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2023 Ford F-150 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 22 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford F-150. The most recent, 26V578000 (reported September 9, 2026), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2023 Ford F-150 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 5 campaigns. Others: electrical system (4), back over prevention (2), exterior lighting (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Ford F-150?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 209 complaints out of 621 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 27 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 Ford F-150?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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Recall summary by component22

Safety recalls22

Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly

Back over prevention: display function

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Power train: automatic transmission internal

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Exterior lighting