2023 FORD F-250 SD — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 43 complaints · 16 recalls
Most-reported system: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (9 complaints · 20.9%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 2
  • Fires 3
  • Injuries 1
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution ELECTRICAL SYSTEM appears in 9 of 43 owner complaints (20.9%) in this vehicle snapshot. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 9 complaints, 20.9% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 · 20.9% ENGINE: 5 complaints, 11.6% of reports ENGINE 5 · 11.6% · 1 fire reports POWER TRAIN: 5 complaints, 11.6% of reports POWER TRAIN 5 · 11.6% FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 4 complaints, 9.3% of reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 4 · 9.3% FUEL SYSTEM: 3 complaints, 7.0% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 3 · 7.0% · 2 fire reports LANE DEPARTURE: 2 complaints, 4.7% of reports LANE DEPARTURE 2 · 4.7% STEERING: 2 complaints, 4.7% of reports STEERING 2 · 4.7% VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: 2 complaints, 4.7% of reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 · 4.7% · 1 crash reports AIR BAGS: 1 complaints, 2.3% of reports AIR BAGS 1 · 2.3% UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 15 complaints, 34.9% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15 · 34.9% · 1 crash reports 1 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 20.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ENGINE 5 11.6% 0 crashes · 1 fires
POWER TRAIN 5 11.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 4 9.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
FUEL SYSTEM 3 7.0% 0 crashes · 2 fires
LANE DEPARTURE 2 4.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
STEERING 2 4.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 4.7% 1 crashes · 0 fires
AIR BAGS 1 2.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15 34.9% 1 crashes · 1 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jul 2023; the first recall shown was reported in May 2023. 2023-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2023-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2024-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2024-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2024-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2025-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2025-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2026-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2026-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 Owner reports May 2023 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 23V344000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V344000 Recall campaign 23V379000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V379000 Recall campaign 23V420000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V420000 Recall campaign 23V506000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V506000 Recall campaign 23V507000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V507000 Recall campaign 23V573000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V573000 Recall campaign 23V595000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V595000 Recall campaign 23V847000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V847000 Recall campaign 24V806000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V806000 Recall campaign 25V134000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V134000 Recall campaign 25V157000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V157000 Recall campaign 25V315000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V315000 Recall campaign 25V455000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V455000 Recall campaign 26V104000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V104000 Recall campaign 26V204000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V204000 Recall campaign 26V489000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V489000
  • Campaign 25V157000 was reported 432 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V455000 was reported 540 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V104000 was reported 887 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V204000 was reported 814 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V489000 was reported 283 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2023-Q3 Owner reports 4
2023-Q4 Owner reports 9
2024-Q1 Owner reports 6
2024-Q2 Owner reports 2
2024-Q3 Owner reports 4
2024-Q4 Owner reports 1
2025-Q1 Owner reports 1
2025-Q2 Owner reports 4
2025-Q3 Owner reports 2
2025-Q4 Owner reports 5
2026-Q1 Owner reports 3
2026-Q2 Owner reports 2
Recall campaign 1 23V344000
Recall campaign 1 23V379000
Recall campaign 1 23V420000
Recall campaign 1 23V506000
Recall campaign 1 23V507000
Recall campaign 1 23V573000
Recall campaign 1 23V595000
Recall campaign 1 23V847000
Recall campaign 1 24V806000
Recall campaign 1 25V134000
Recall campaign 1 25V157000
Recall campaign 1 25V315000
Recall campaign 1 25V455000
Recall campaign 1 26V104000
Recall campaign 1 26V204000
Recall campaign 1 26V489000
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Safety Recalls (16)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V344000

    Report date
    Component:
    STEERING
    Consequence:
    A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering column upper shaft coupler bolts, or install any missing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S22.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V379000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT
    Consequence:
    An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V420000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT
    Consequence:
    Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V506000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C25.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V507000

    Report date
    Component:
    STRUCTURE
    Consequence:
    A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S37.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V573000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the Advanced Drive Assistance System (ADAS) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S46.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V595000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    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.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V847000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    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.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V806000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
    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.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V134000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    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.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V157000

    Report date
    Component:
    VISIBILITY
    Consequence:
    A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
    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.
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  12. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V315000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, 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 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.
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  13. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V455000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    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.
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  14. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V104000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    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.
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  15. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V204000

    Report date
    Component:
    VISIBILITY
    Consequence:
    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.
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  16. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V489000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 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.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-22.

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