Is the 2023 Ford F-450 SD reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford F-450 SD?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Ford F-450 SD have?

13 recalls on file for this model year.

2023 Ford F-450 SD

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2023 Ford F-450 SD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:43.352Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 5
Recalls: 13
Investigations: 0
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2023: 5 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1991	6
1992	3
1993	5
1994	3
1995	2
1996	2
1997	4
1998	1
1999	66
2000	43
2001	23
2002	14
2003	16
2004	33
2005	40
2006	35
2007	16
2008	68
2009	3
2010	3
2011	6
2012	3
2013	2
2014	1
2015	1
2016	1
2017	1
2018	0
2019	3
2020	0
2021	18
2022	24
2023	5
2024	9
2025	2
2026	3

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

3 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes.

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Vehicle does not remember its previous settings: The following features may or may not be on, even if you have actively went through and turned them off or on. Local dealership has had this truck over 4 times and for days at a time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-31

Steering

2 of 5 total reports mention: steering.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Exterior lighting

1 of 5 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing brake lights.

Engine

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine.

FIRE

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Vehicle was being driven by a driver service to be delivered to the home garage after production was completed at the manufacturer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-19

Safety timeline

13 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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2023-12-04Electrical 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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2025-08-06Back 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-450 SD — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Vehicle speed control: 1 report 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 23V506000 · Electrical system
Recall 23V573000 · Back over prevention
Recall 23V758000 · Power train, wheels
Recall 23V847000 · Air bags, steering
Recall 25V134000 · Back over prevention
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-450 SD reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford F-450 SD?: The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Ford F-450 SD have?: 13 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.