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Reliability report · 2023 Ford F-150 · Updated July 2026

A good buy — with proof the driveline recalls are done.

The 2023 is the lowest-complaint F-150 in our data, and it dodged the 2021–22 engine-valve recall. But it inherits the Park-gear rollaway recall, adds a front axle pinion recall, and Consumer Reports publicly dinged its predicted reliability.

A good buy with verified recall completion — powertrain complaints still lead the data.

Evidence: 383 NHTSA complaints · 11 recall campaigns · 5 mechanic & forum sources

Canary status

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What that means: Lowest F-150 complaint count in our data, and it dodged the engine-valve recall. Three of its 11 recalls are driveline items that can cause rollaway or wheel lockup — free fixes, but verify.

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383

Federal complaints

11

Recalls

$0

Recall remedy

Known issues

Ranked by the cost of ignoring them. Every claim carries its source.

Transmission Park gear may not engage

major

A loose internal bolt can prevent Park engagement despite what the indicator says (recall 23V-070) — rollaway risk; inspection and replacement free. Power train is again the top complaint category, and generation-wide 10-speed shift-quality complaints continue.

What to check

Pink and cleanServiced. Proceed.

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Recall remedy

$0

Sources: NHTSA complaint and recall databases, 2023 F-150 · Mechanic channel and owner signal (14th-gen F-150), incl. Consumer Reports reliability flag

Front axle pinion fracturemajor

Non-heat-treated pinions can fracture and lock the front wheels (recall 23V-128). The pinion gear set — or the whole axle — is replaced free. Test 4WD engagement and listen for driveline noise.

Sources: NHTSA complaint and recall databases, 2023 F-150

$0

Recall remedy

Rear axle hub bolt (Max Tow package)major

The 2021–23 hub bolt fatigue recall (23V-896) was expanded specifically for 2023–25 trucks (25V-512, phased letters from August 2025). Rollaway and loss-of-power risk. Only affects Trailer Tow Max Duty trucks — but on those, it's a must-verify.

Sources: NHTSA complaint and recall databases, 2023 F-150

$0

Recall remedy

Driver airbag clock spring weldmoderate

An insufficient weld can disconnect the driver's frontal airbag (recall 23V-847). Free inspection and replacement — a quick VIN line-item to confirm.

Sources: NHTSA complaint and recall databases, 2023 F-150

$0

Recall remedy

Electrical and driver-assist complaintsmoderate

Electrical system and exterior lighting rank high in complaints — consistent with this electronics-dense generation. Related campaigns: rearview camera software (25V-315) and the trailer module update (26V-104, March 2026). Do a full electronics shakedown: cameras, screens, and confirm OTA updates are current.

Sources: NHTSA complaint and recall databases, 2023 F-150 · Mechanic channel and owner signal (14th-gen F-150), incl. Consumer Reports reliability flag

It dodged the engine recall — but three driveline recalls can cause rollaway or wheel lockup.
5 mechanic & owner sources

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Open recalls

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  1. 23V-070Loose internal bolt can prevent Park engagement — rollaway risk. Free inspection/replacement.open
  2. 23V-128Non-heat-treated front axle pinions can fracture, locking the front wheels. Free replacement.open
  3. 25V-512Rear axle hub bolts on Max Tow trucks — 2023-specific expansion of 23V-896; phased letters from August 2025.open
  4. 23V-847Driver airbag clock spring weld may disconnect the frontal airbag. Free inspection/replacement.open
  5. 26V-104Trailer brake module software (March 2026, latest of three campaigns). Free update.open

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