MYRModel Year Report

2023 Ford F-350 SD

▲ Better than typical
2023 Ford F-350 SD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:39.511Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
41
Recalls
15

Campaigns on file for 2023

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 142 complaints 1999 2000: 157 complaints 2001: 158 complaints 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 132 complaints 2003 2004: 130 complaints 2005: 217 complaints 2006: 127 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 50 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2011 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 22 complaints 2017: 94 complaints 2018: 11 complaints 2019: 14 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 8 complaints 2022: 112 complaints 2023: 41 complaints 2023 41 2024: 44 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2026: 8 complaints
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 142 complaints 1999 2000: 157 complaints 2001: 158 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 132 complaints 2003 2004: 130 complaints 2005: 217 complaints 2005 2006: 127 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 50 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2011 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 22 complaints 2017: 94 complaints 2017 2018: 11 complaints 2019: 14 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 8 complaints 2021 2022: 112 complaints 2023: 41 complaints 2023 41 2024: 44 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2025 2026: 8 complaints
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 142 complaints 1999 2000: 157 complaints 2001: 158 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 132 complaints 2003 2004: 130 complaints 2005: 217 complaints 2005 2006: 127 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 50 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2011 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 22 complaints 2017: 94 complaints 2017 2018: 11 complaints 2019: 14 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 8 complaints 2021 2022: 112 complaints 2023: 41 complaints 2023 41 2024: 44 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2025 2026: 8 complaints

2023: 41 complaints

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YearComplaints
19930
19940
19952
19960
19973
19983
1999142
2000157
2001158
2002124
2003132
2004130
2005217
2006127
200725
2008101
200919
201050
201143
201229
20139
20147
201518
201622
201794
201811
201914
20205
20218
2022112
202341
202444
202514
20268

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

34% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing integrated trailer brake control.

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While driving the trailer plug melted at the connection to the truck. I got a message that the trailer was disconnected and there were no brakes on the trailer. The plug on the truck is burned.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-08

Forward collision avoidance

17% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASHINJURY
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See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-21

Back over prevention

15% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing rearview system braking and warnings.

Structure

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing body.

Power train

10% · 4 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle randomly hesitates to shift (slip/flare), usually from 3-4 or 8-9 gears. It is sometimes accompanied by a clunk/slam before/after engaging the higher numbered gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-12

Safety timeline

15 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2023-06-01Steering23V344000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles.

    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.

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    2023-07-21Equipment23V420000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles.

    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.

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    2023-08-28Structure23V507000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles.

    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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    2023-10-17Power train23V595000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250 and F350 vehicles equipped with single rear wheels and a 10.5-inch rear axle shaft.

    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.

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    2023-12-04Electrical system23V506000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster.

    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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    2023-12-05Back over prevention23V573000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-Super Duty F250, F350, and F450 vehicles equipped with the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature.

    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.

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    2023-12-07Power train, wheels23V758000 Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub extender retaining nuts.

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    2024-05-03Air bags, steering23V847000 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.

    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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    2025-04-04Back over prevention25V134000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-573.

    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.

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    2025-04-18Visibility25V157000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-507.

    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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    2025-08-06Back over prevention, structure24V806000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles.

    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.

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    2025-10-08Back over prevention25V315000 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,...

    Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

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    2026-03-25Electrical system, exterior lighting26V104000 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.

    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.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline25V455000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles.

    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.

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    Date not on fileVisibility26V204000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available.

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Buy-smart checklist

2023 Ford F-350 SD — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Back over prevention: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 25V455000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 26V204000 · Visibility
  • Recall 23V344000 · Steering
  • Recall 23V420000 · Equipment
  • Recall 23V507000 · Structure
  • Recall 23V595000 · Power train
  • Recall 23V506000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 23V573000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 23V758000 · Power train, wheels
  • Recall 23V847000 · Air bags, steering
  • Recall 25V134000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V157000 · Visibility
  • Recall 24V806000 · Back over prevention, structure
  • Recall 25V315000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 26V104000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 2023 Ford F-350 SD reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Ford F-350 SD is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford F-350 SD?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Ford F-350 SD have?
15 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.