Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2023 Ford F-450 SD peaked in 2024, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model yearDo not drive
2023 Ford F-450 SD
Pickup, diesel, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Oct 30, 2023 to Nov 26, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year137.52M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints5Below the median 2023 pickup
Severity index20.02023 pickups average 4.8
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
60% of complaints about the 2023 Ford F-450 SD name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
13 recall campaigns cover the 2023 Ford F-450 SD
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-204 | Mar 31, 2026 | Windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail | Visibility and wipers | 422,613 | Part replacement |
| 26V-104 | Feb 20, 2026 | When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn… | Electrical system | 4,381,878 | Software update |
| 25V-455 | Jul 7, 2025 | Low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving | Fuel system | 850,318 | Software update |
| 25V-315 | May 9, 2025 | Software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse | Back-over prevention | 1,076,138 | Software update |
| 25V-134 | Feb 28, 2025 | Default rearview camera image may not be displayed when using the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature | Back-over prevention | 355 | Software update |
| 24V-806 | Oct 25, 2024 | Water may enter the Tailgate Park Assist Sensor Interface Module (TPASIM) and cause the rearview camera image to display intermittently or appear… | Back-over prevention | 24,950 | Software update |
| 23V-847 | Dec 15, 2023 | Steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag | Airbags | 17,970 | Part replacement |
| 23V-758 | Nov 9, 2023 | Fasteners for the front wheel hub extender may be insufficiently tightened, which can result in the wheel and wheel extender detaching from the…Do not drive | Powertrain | 13 | Part replacement |
| 23V-573 | Aug 11, 2023 | Default rearview camera image may not be displayed when using the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature | Back-over prevention | 18,513 | Software update |
| 23V-507 | Jul 21, 2023 | If the driver and front passenger door module experiences a low power condition and resets while the window is moving, the anti-pinch function may… | Structure | 1,339 | Software update |
| 23V-506 | Jul 21, 2023 | Module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating | Electrical system | 38,695 | Part replacement |
| 23V-420 | Jun 9, 2023 | Owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints | Equipment | 691,133 | Repair or modification |
| 23V-344 | May 12, 2023 | Steering column upper shaft bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, resulting in possible separation of the steering column from the… | Steering | 19 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2023 Ford F-450 SD
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 26, 2025Failure Nov 26, 2025Dayton, VABrake lights, Service brakes
Notable brake application pressure without brake light illumination. See attached file for details.
NHTSA complaint 11701774 - Filed May 19, 2025Failure May 13, 2025Davis, CAEngineFire
Vehicle was being driven by a driver service to be delivered to the home garage after production was completed at the manufacturer. During transit, the operator reported that the low fuel pressure warning light came on immediately followed by flames in the engine compartment.
NHTSA complaint 11661929 - Filed Oct 29, 2024Failure Oct 28, 2024Carnegie, PAService brakes, Steering
I was driving the truck and applied the brakes to slow down for a turn, the anti-lock brake system activated and I lost the power steering and power brakes. There is steering fluid all over the engine so apparently either a line broke or the reservoir broke. This truck has the hydro boost brake system which is why I lost the steering and the brakes.
NHTSA complaint 11622435 - Filed Jan 31, 2024Failure Jan 30, 2024Barnardsville, NCService brakes, Steering, Vehicle speed control
Vehicle does not remember its previous settings: The following features may or may not be on, even if you have actively went through and turned them off or on. Local dealership has had this truck over 4 times and for days at a time. Nothing has been resolved of these safety functions. Rear automatic emergency braking Engine brake Lane departure warning (which actually jerks steering wheel if it is on and you get close to the edge of the lane) Lane centering assistance These safety sensitive functions turn themselves on and off, no matter the amount of computer updates through the dealer. Dealer has not been able to resolve this issue and the technician has not been able to get Ford to give her any answers as well.
NHTSA complaint 11569079 - Filed Oct 30, 2023Failure Oct 30, 2023Conshohocken, PAElectrical system
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V506000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and determined that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint 11552730
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
284 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- TCU-26.2.12.2.1 Sep 17, 2026 · Over The Air
Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail - ECG-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca Sep 9, 2026 · Over The Air
Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements - SSM 55100 Aug 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is completely detached from the seat cover and W7… - SSM 55118 Aug 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 * 2024-2025 Nautilus built on or before 16-Feb-2025 * 2025 Explorer/Aviator built on… - TSB 26-2375 Aug 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 all of the following conditions: Poor shift quality Illuminated powertrain ma… - SSM 55031 Jul 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is ope… - SSM 54975 Jul 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 noise. Additionally, the driver will be able to shift back to park. This may be d… - 25N10S1 Jun 23, 2026 · Other
Certain 2017-2025 F-450 – F-600 Chassis Cab Upfitted with an Aerial Bucket Frame Rail Crack - HUD-26.01 SuperDuty Jun 23, 2026 · Over The Air
Quality improvements include: -Shows trailer brake settings when pressing the brake pedal -Updates the off-road screen to show wider steering wheel turns. - TSB 26-2256 Jun 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 as these bolts are in kit LC3Z-6781-A, update the claim quantity of the part num… - SSM 54900 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 noise. Additionally, the driver will be able to shift back to park. This may be d… - TSB 26-2251 May 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 the replacement of the ambient air temperature sensor for various concerns. DTCs P… - TSB 26-2220 May 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 App (may show 0% fuel level when the actual level is higher) *Incorrect fuel leve… - TSB 26-2185 May 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 service labor operations for 2023 F-Super Duty, and add service labor operations f… - ITRM-25.A04 SuperDuty Apr 10, 2026 · Over The Air
26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function - SSM 54738 Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 accompanied by abnormal rattling, grinding and/or squealing noises from the engine compart… - SSM 54722 Apr 3, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 trailer connected. This may be due to the presence of an integrated battery char… - SSM 54720 Apr 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be acc… - 26E01 Mar 10, 2026 · Other
Certain 2023 - 2026 Model Year F-250 – F600 Super Duty Vehicles with 6.7L Engines Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update The affected vehicles were originally manufactured with Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software that did not provide the cor… - SSM 54678 Mar 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2026 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L/5.2L engine, 2021-2025 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2025 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine may exhib… - SYNC-26.2.1.6.5.2 SD Mar 31, 2026 · Over The Air
"Quality improvements include: -Resolves SiriusXM disk memory usage" - SYNC-26.2.4.10 SD Mar 12, 2026 · Over The Air
"26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function" - ECM-25.33.5 SuperDuty Mar 18, 2026 · Over The Air
"26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function" - TSB 26-2086 Mar 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit poor shift quality with an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator and diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2704 and P0771 stored in the transmission control module (TCM). This ma… - TSB 26-2092 Mar 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sport were also added to the parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model … - 25N10 Feb 17, 2026 · Other
Certain 2017-2025 F-450 – F-600 Super Duty Chassis Cab Upfitted with an Aerial Bucket Frame Rail Crack - SYNC-25.2.4.9 SuperDuty Feb 2, 2026 · Over The Air
"Quality improvements include: -Resolves SiriusXM disk memory usage" - TCU-25.2.8.5 SuperDuty Feb 24, 2026 · Over The Air
"Quality improvements include: -Addresses a loss of connectivity caused by a Cellular Domain Service outage" - SSM 54592 Feb 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmi… - SSM 54594 Feb 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit rain sensitive wipers (if equipped) settings that do not change when selected in the center touch screen. Vehicles may also exhibit an inoperative heated steering wheel (if equipped) after a remote start even… - SSM 54601 Feb 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keyp… - SYNC-25.1.9.7.1 SuperDut Feb 4, 2026 · Over The Air
25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens - SYNC-25.1.7.10.1 SuperDut Feb 4, 2026 · Over The Air
25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens - SSM 54587 Feb 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit rain sensitive wipers (if equipped) settings that do not change when selected in the center touch screen. Vehicles may also exhibit an inoperative heated steering wheel (if equipped) after a remote start even… - SSM 54584 Feb 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles that require replacement of the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module may have previously experienced a PMI that will not complete during installation. This may be due to a concern with the PMI applicati… - TSB 26-2050 Feb 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 24-2142 to update the Parts List, Service Procedure (Steps 1-2), and increase the labor operation allowances to reprogram the PCM/TCM. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following cond… - TSB 25-2621 Feb 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a no crank/no start condition where the customer cannot start their vehicle. The vehicle may also exhibit a "No Key Detected" message displayed on the instrument panel cluster (IPC), and no key f… - SSM 54546 Feb 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty and 2024-2026 F-150 vehicles were not produced with a factory wired keyless entry keypad. If the customer desires to install a Ford Accessory wireless keyless entry keypad, the radio transceiver module (RTM) in these vehicles ope… - SSM 54534 Jan 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. The vehicle may also exhibit a clicking noise from the trailer mo… - ECG2-25.2.8.5 SuperDuty Jan 9, 2026 · Over The Air
"Quality improvements include: -Enhanced FordPass connectivity" - SSM 54515 Jan 22, 2026 · Other
2023-2024 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome Chassis/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis and 2023-2025 F-650/F-750/E-Series vehicles equipped with a Dana rear axle and built on or after 01-Jul-2022 may have orange/red RTV sealant used as the gasket on the differentia… - SSM 54503 Jan 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2026 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. The vehicle may also exhibit a clicking noise from the trailer mo… - TSB 25-2545 Jan 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2025 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 14-Jun-2025 may require the replacement of the ambient air temperature (AAT) sensor for various concerns. DTCs P0071, P0072, and/or P0073 may be present in the powertrain control module (PCM). - SSM 54448 Dec 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2017-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a pull/drift condition during braking. This may be due to the brake pads needing to be broken in. Repeated, heavy brake applications may assist to resolve the pull/drift condition. The Workshop Manual, Sectio… - 25L02 Dec 2, 2025 · Other
Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement - SSM 54420 Dec 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 01-Oct-2025 may exhibit a "Hill Start Assist Unavailable" and/or "Parking Brake Limited Function" message at vehicle start-up with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0151, U023A, U0159 and/or U0146 store… - TSB 25-2572 Nov 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 25-2322 to update the Service Procedure, Labor Operations and Parts List. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an upper engine ticking or tapping noise at idle. Customers may also report experienci… - SSM 54363 Nov 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L/3.5L (non hybrid)/6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2026 E-Series may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the be… - SSM 54338 Oct 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L/5.2L engine, 2021-2025 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2026 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine may exhib… - SSM 54333 Oct 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2025 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start or intermittent no crank/no start with multiple warning indicators and DTC U0100 stored in the anti-lock brake system (ABS), audio front control module (ACM) and power steering control mod… - SSM 54326 Oct 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2018-2025 F-150 and 2018-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a tailgate step may exhibit a step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving. This could be due to an incorrect adjustment of the tailgate step assembly. Before re… - SSM 54317 Oct 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. The vehicle may also exhibit a clicking noise from the trailer mo… - SSM 54313 Oct 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also b… - SSM 54311 Oct 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may be equipped from the factory with a power steering system filled with Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC or XL-22 high temperature power steering fluid that looks like clear hydraulic fluid. Bo… - TSB 25-2515 Oct 27, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated MIL with DTC P0384 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the calibration in the PCM. This condition does not affect vehicle drivabili… - TSB 25-2466 Oct 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel. This may be due to the adhesive separating from the headliner substrate. - SSM 54269 Oct 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L,3.5L EcoBoost (non-hybrid), 3.5L Cyclone, 6.8L or 7.3L engine, may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from t… - TSB 25-2412 Sep 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with cylinder injection pulse offset DTCs P2B11, P2B13, P2B15, P2B17, P2B19, P2B1B, P2B1D, and/or P2B1F stored in the powertrain… - SSM 54215 Sep 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2019-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may require various repairs and/or maintenance to the fuel system where quick release couplings are utilized, such as the secondary fuel filter. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 310-00 > Gen… - TCU-25.2.5.9.1 SuperDuty Aug 15, 2025 · Over The Air
"Quality improvements include: -Prevents Telematics Control Unit memory from going over 70%. Ensuring it has enough space to install the latest Over The Air updates"
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.