2023 Ford F-250 Sd: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2023 Ford F-250 Sd: 16 recalls, 43 owner complaints.
Recalls
16 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Steering Vehicle recall #23V344000 · 2023 · 19 vehicles
What's wrong: The steering column upper shaft bolts May be missing or improperly tightened, resulting in possible separation of the steering column from the adjoining components.
Why it matters: A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Equipment Vehicle recall #23V379000 · 2023 · 29,607 vehicles
What's wrong: The tire and loading information (tread) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Why it matters: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Equipment Vehicle recall #23V420000 · 2023 · 691,133 vehicles
What's wrong: The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "head restraints."
Why it matters: Without instructions, the head restraints May be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Electrical Vehicle recall #23V506000 · 2023 · 38,695 vehicles
What's wrong: The module May have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "control and displays."
Why it matters: An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #23V507000 · 2023 · 1,339 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 not detect an obstacle near the top edge and May not automatically reverse direction.
Why it matters: A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #23V573000 · 2023 · 18,513 vehicles
What's wrong: The default rearview camera image May not be displayed when using the pro trailer hitch assist feature.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will update the advanced drive assistance system (adas) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2023.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #23V595000 · 2023 · 41,555 vehicles
What's wrong: 5-inch rear axle shaft. The left rear axle shaft May have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and May break.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Steering, Airbags Vehicle recall #23V847000 · 2023 · 17,970 vehicles
What's wrong: The steering wheel clock spring May have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
Why it matters: A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024.
Backup camera, Body & structure Vehicle recall #24V806000 · 2024 · 24,950 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The fix: 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.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V134000 · 2025 · 355 vehicles
What's wrong: The default rearview camera image May not be displayed when using the pro trailer hitch assist feature.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will update the advanced drive assistance system (adas) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #25V157000 · 2025 · 9 vehicles
What's wrong: The driver and front passenger windows May fail to detect an obstacle while closing and not reverse direction as intended.
Why it matters: A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2025.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V315000 · 2025 · 1,076,138 vehicles
What's wrong: A software error May cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Why it matters: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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…
Fuel system Vehicle recall #25V455000 · 2025 · 850,318 vehicles
What's wrong: The low-pressure fuel pump May fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Why it matters: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Electrical, Exterior lights Vehicle recall #26V104000 · 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #26V204000 · 2026 · 422,613 vehicles
What's wrong: The windshield wiper arms May break, causing the wipers to fail.
Why it matters: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026.
Backup camera, Backup camera Vehicle recall #26V489000 · 2026 · 47,587 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 3 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (13): the most common themes are electrical failure (5), door / lock issues (4), noise or vibration (3).
- Engine (8): the most common themes are fire / smoke (3), warning light on (2).
- Brakes (7): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (7): the most common themes are noise or vibration (2), hard / delayed shifting (2).
The 2023 Ford F-250 Sd has 43 owner complaints, ranking #21 of 36 F-250 Sd model years for complaints (well below the 181 average). Complaints peaked in 2023 (13 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 4,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2022 (124 complaints, 17 recalls), 2024 (39 complaints, 4 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Ford F-250 Sd have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 16 vehicle recalls for the 2023 Ford F-250 Sd. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2023 Ford F-250 Sd problems?
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (13), engine (8), brakes (7).
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