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SeatsPart report

2023 Ford F-150 Seats Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 418 total for the year
Median mileage
17,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2023 Ford F-150, 1% of the 418 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Rear passenger seat heater shorted out and burnt through seat cushion and and sleeping bag. We ripped the seat out and taped up the power cables. The vehicle has not been to a dealer as our local dealer sold / closed within the last year. There were no warnings before this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11727261, filed 2026-03

“To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report a recurring water intrusion issue with my vehicle, which poses a potential safety risk. Whenever it rains and the vehicle is parked outside, water consistently leaks into the passenger-side interior. While driving, especially during acceleration or braking, I can hear the sound of water moving within the passenger side area. Upon inspection, I have found water pooling in the front passenger footwell, where multiple electrical wires are located. …”

NHTSA complaint #11653843, filed 2025-04

“The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train); the service report stated that the recall repair was completed; however, the contact continued to receive more recall notifications for the same recall. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who confirmed that the recall repair was not completed. The vehicle remained with the dealer for 16 days, and the dealer later informed the contact that the recall part was not available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11713735, filed 2026-01, 17,000 miles

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Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202411%
202341%
202241%
202110%
202041%
201950%
2018141%
201710%
2016211%
2015443%
201491%
201340%
201291%
201190%
2010111%
200993%
200821%
200720%
200641%
200520%
200440%
200310%
200271%
2001867%
200071%
199971%
199830%
199770%
199693%
1995132%
1994132%
1993102%
199231%
199152%
199021%
198910%
198811%

Other parts of the 2023 Ford F-150

Transmission and drivetrain
159 complaints
Electrical system
85 complaints
Other or unknown
66 complaints
Brakes
52 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
28 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaints
Engine
27 complaints
Body and structure
24 complaints
Exterior lighting
23 complaints
Wheels
21 complaints
Vehicle speed control
18 complaints
Steering
17 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Ford F-150

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology