2023 Ford F150
Hybrid Gas Pickup truck
The 2023 Ford F150 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas pickup truck with 25 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 Pickup 2WD HEV, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 499 complaints, most often about power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD HEV | Hybrid | RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo + 281V Li-Ion | 25 | 25 | 25 | $2,500 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD HEV | Hybrid | Part-time 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo + 281V Li-Ion | 23 | 23 | 23 | $2,700 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | Gas | RWD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,850 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | Gas | RWD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 18 | 25 | 21 | $2,950 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | Gas | RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 18 | 24 | 21 | $2,950 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | Gas | RWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | 19 | 24 | 21 | $2,950 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | Gas | RWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | 19 | 23 | 20 | $3,100 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | Gas | RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,100 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,100 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,100 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,100 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | 19 | 22 | 20 | $3,100 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | Gas | RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,300 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,300 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,300 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,450 |
| F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,450 |
| F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,450 |
| F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD FFV | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,650 |
| F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD FFV | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,650 |
| F150 RAPTOR 4WD | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 15 | 18 | 16 | $3,900 |
| F150 RAPTOR 37 4WD | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 14 | 16 | 15 | $4,150 |
| F150 RAPTOR 37 4WD | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 15 | 16 | 15 | $4,150 |
| F150 RAPTOR 4WD | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,150 |
| F150 RAPTOR R 4WD | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | 10 | 15 | 12 | $5,200 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (12)
Back Over Prevention
minorProblem: 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."
Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 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 N
Electrical System
highProblem: 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."
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.
Fix: 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.
Visibility
highProblem: 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.
Risk: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Power Train
highProblem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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
Back Over Prevention
minorProblem: 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.
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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
Equipment
minorProblem: 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."
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.
Fix: 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.
Power Train
highProblem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Steering
highProblem: 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.
Risk: A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Parking Brake
highProblem: 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.
Risk: Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Power Train
highProblem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Power Train
highProblem: 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."
Risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags
highProblem: 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."
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Owner complaints
499 complaints filed
19 involved a crash, 4 a fire, 11 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2023: 67 · 2024: 135 · 2025: 145 · 2026: 152
Most-cited components
- Power Train — 188
- Electrical System — 120
- Unknown Or Other — 84
- Engine — 42
- Service Brakes — 39
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 19% |
| PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | — |
| PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 13% |
| PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 16% |
| PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | — |
| PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 19% |
| PU/EC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 16% |
| PU/RC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 19% |
| PU/RC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 16% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.
Other F150 model years
2026 F150
3 recalls · 11 complaints
F2025 F150
14 recalls · 120 complaints
F2024 F150
10 recalls · 219 complaints
F2022 F150
23 recalls · 799 complaints
F2021 F150
29 recalls · 1,252 complaints
F2020 F150
11 recalls · 721 complaints
F2019 F150
9 recalls · 1,316 complaints
F2018 F150
18 recalls · 2,293 complaints
F2017 F150
17 recalls · 1,430 complaints
F2016 F150
13 recalls · 2,037 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 46166, 46176, 46160, 46159, 46161, 46163, 46162, 46164, 46169, 46170, 46172, 46173). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.