2023 Ford F-350 SD
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 142 |
| 2000 | 157 |
| 2001 | 158 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 132 |
| 2004 | 130 |
| 2005 | 217 |
| 2006 | 127 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 92 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 110 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 6 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
34% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file, 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, 20230508
17% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260821
15% of complaints: back over prevention — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rearview system braking and warnings.
12% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.
10% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20260812
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 23V344000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V420000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V507000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V595000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V506000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V573000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V758000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V847000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 25V134000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 25V157000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 24V806000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 25V315000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 26V104000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 25V455000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 26V204000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 Ford F-350 SD — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for back over prevention issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 25V455000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V204000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V344000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V420000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V507000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V595000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V506000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V573000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V758000 (power train, wheels) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V847000 (air bags, steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V134000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V157000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V806000 (back over prevention, structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V315000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V104000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.