2023 Ford F-250 SD Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%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 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2023 Ford F-250 SD, 11% of the 44 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My Ford brake malfunction when i was applied the brake while towing a UHaul trailer. It locked up and warning light showed up on the dashboard. The trailer got away from my truck, hit the rear of my truck and went on the other side of road and hit an oncoming car”
NHTSA complaint #11734879, filed 2026-04“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“7 Pin Trailer Connector is not transfering power to trailer needs to be repair under warranty vehicle around 17000 miles No rapair was done at Mossy Ford dealer spend 5 days without vehicle Dealership provide me a diagram in order I repleace fuse by myself. no repairs was done problem persist”
NHTSA complaint #11599563, filed 2024-07“Other because it has to do with the stereo system. The BO Unleashed system. When starting the truck a loud deafening high pitched squeal is produced. My ears ring for 1 hour after this happens. Audio system will not operate at that point until the truck is turned off and restarted.”
NHTSA complaint #11695603, filed 2025-10Related service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2025 | 2 | 12% |
| 2024 | 9 | 23% |
| 2023 | 5 | 11% |
| 2022 | 17 | 13% |
| 2021 | 14 | 8% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 113 | 10% |
| 2018 | 46 | 12% |
| 2017 | 110 | 10% |
| 2016 | 37 | 13% |
| 2015 | 31 | 10% |
| 2014 | 3 | 12% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2023 Ford F-250 SD
14 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
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 30, 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