Known Recalls

Model year record

2023 Ford F-150

13 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 602 owner complaints on file.

Ford F-150, 2021–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2021–2026 generation. Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V578000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
223,472
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-09
Owners notified
2026-09-21

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V489000

Back over prevention: display function

Component
Back over prevention: display function
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
47,587
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-28
Owners notified
2026-10-09

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V104000

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
4,381,878
Reported to NHTSA
2026-02-20
Owners notified
2026-03-25

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V729000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Component
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
174,853
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-24
Owners notified
2025-11-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V512000

Power train: axle hubs

Component
Power train: axle hubs
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
103,174
Reported to NHTSA
2025-08-08
Owners notified
2025-08-22

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.

Safety risk

Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Ford owners will receive letters in multiple phases, beginning August 2025 through Winter 2025. Phase 1 will include 2023 F-150 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include 2025 F-150 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 F-150 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 22, 2025. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S82. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V896.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V315000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,076,138
Reported to NHTSA
2025-05-09
Owners notified
2025-10-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V852000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
27,678
Reported to NHTSA
2024-11-08
Owners notified
2024-12-19

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V896000

Power train: axle hubs

Component
Power train: axle hubs
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
112,965
Reported to NHTSA
2023-12-22
Owners notified
2025-05-09

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.

Safety risk

Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V847000

Steering: column

Component
Steering: column
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
17,970
Reported to NHTSA
2023-12-15
Owners notified
2024-05-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V509000

Parking brake: electrical

Component
Parking brake: electrical
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
870,701
Reported to NHTSA
2023-07-21
Owners notified
2024-02-12

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.

Safety risk

Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V128000

Power train: axle assembly

Component
Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
240
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-24
Owners notified
2023-04-21

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.

Safety risk

A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V072000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
321
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-10
Owners notified
2023-03-16

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 vehicles. The instrument panel top cover on the passenger-side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger instrument panel top cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V070000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,138
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-10
Owners notified
2023-04-25

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."

Safety risk

The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train15329,828 mi
Electrical system798,000 mi
Unknown or other65—
Service brakes392,000 mi
Engine278,000 mi
Exterior lighting2160,000 mi
Structure: body21—
Wheels21178 mi
Visibility/wiper17—
Steering1665,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1622,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings14—
Fuel/propulsion system9—
Service brakes, hydraulic810,020 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control715,000 mi
Suspension7—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking624,000 mi
Parking brake48,762 mi
Seats417,000 mi
Visibility49,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking3—
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer3—
Lane departure: assist3—
Lane departure: warning3—
Tires: tread/belt3—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly329,000 mi
Equipment212,630 mi
Equipment: appliance: TV/radio/speakers2—
Forward collision avoidance25,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection2—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift240,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly248,000 mi
Seat belts2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages210,000 mi
Structure27,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: air handler/chamber, ducts, and valves2—
Air bags1—
Back over prevention12,000 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1—
Back over prevention: warnings1—
Carry handle, shell, base1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control145,000 mi
Electrical system: propulsion system: inverter131,436 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger19,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights133,221 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: daytime running lights: bulbs171,842 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal155,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors132,500 mi
Interior lighting160,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch110,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission120,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs130,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel /handle bar: hand heater/cooler1—
Structure: body: bumpers: active shutters/grill14,000 mi
Suspension: multiple axle1178 mi
Tires15,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1251 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control129,700 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls132,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1—

The 2022 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2024 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Ford F-150 model years

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All Ford F-150 recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.