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2023 Ford F-250 SD Brakes Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
16%of 44 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2023 Ford F-250 SD, 16% of the 44 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Front emergency break assistance over sensitive. Have had multiple occasions where the vehicle has locked up in a turn at a busy intersection. It has locked up only while turning left 3 times in intersections and now is doing it in fast food drive through 2 times. I now have it shut off for ky safety. Since the last time I was almost t-boned. Have not been able to bring to dealer yet.”

NHTSA complaint #11547041, filed 2023-09

“there hasn't been an incident per say and these might not be a safety concern. however i would like to list my grievances here just so there's documentation. my radio has some type of glitch where the phone calls get static like its digital, also the mirrors don't fold in all the time when locked with the key fob, the brakes have squeaked since day 1 and the grab handle in the tailgate just slides right out when the steps are pulled out. again i don't think this really qualifies for dangerous”

NHTSA complaint #11577583, filed 2024-03

“On September 16, 2025, while driving my 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty at approximately 65 mph with cruise control engaged, I pressed the brake pedal to disengage cruise. The cruise control did not disengage. I pressed the brake pedal harder, but the truck did not slow down and maintained speed. There was no ABS activation sound or sensation, and no skid marks were left on the roadway. I struck the rear of a tractor trailer because the vehicle failed to slow down or cancel cruise control. In addition, the airbags did not deploy during the collision. …”

NHTSA complaint #11687682, filed 2025-09

“The first time I drove the truck was in stop-and-go traffic. I was behind a semi-truck that was slow rolling in traffic at four miles an hour with a forty-foot gap. I never felt as if the brakes should need to be applied. My new truck began slamming on the brakes for no reason, bringing me to a complete stop. This continued for several miles this was and is very dangerous the car behind me almost rear-ended me every time this happened. I have turned this option off this should be removed from vehicles until it is perfected.”

NHTSA complaint #11561256, filed 2023-12

“During the 1st 20 min or so of operation the truck tries to high idle when in gear. This forces the operator use excessive brake pressure to keep the vehicle stopped. There have been several times my leg gets tired of holding the brake pedal down so hard the truck will creep forward unintentionally. The brakes grunt due to excessive force trying to keep the truck stopped. The dealer blows it off as normal, saying the truck is doing what its supposed to. I don't think the truck should be allowed to high idle in gear. I am afraid that I am going to accidently roll forward and hit someone. …”

NHTSA complaint #11571060, filed 2024-02

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026333%
2025529%
2024615%
2023716%
202265%
202174%
202041%
2019111%
201862%
2017182%
201631%
2015124%
201428%
201315%
201247%
201165%
201013%
200914%
20081813%
200724%
2006166%
2005207%
200483%
2003127%
20023012%
2001114%
20002812%
19993313%
199738%
199619%
1995222%

Other parts of the 2023 Ford F-250 SD

Electrical system
14 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Ford F-250 SD

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.

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