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Ford F-350 SDModel year report

2023 Ford F-350 SD Problems

Compared with other Ford F-350 SD years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
41filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
9,500miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
151 do-not-drive
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Ford F-350 SD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The part named most often is electrical system, with 13 complaints (32% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (6) and back-over prevention (5). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 78% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns (1 marked do-not-drive) and 285 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 85 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 12 Ford F-350 SD model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (2), Tires (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Engine cooling (1), Suspension (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “I started my truck normally when a very loud screeching/ pounding was coming from the speakers. My decibel meter was reading 128 dB. Super loud! The volume didn't matter, turning off the radio did nothing. I was on my way to the dealership and stopped half way because of the noises from the speakers. I have a recording but it does even come close to how loud it actually is. No way can I drive it like this.”

NHTSA complaint #11578342, filed 2024-03

Forward collision avoidance: “Multiple electrical issues related to dashboard controls, video sensors, head unit. Controls powering down while driving, sensors throwing multiple error messages. All since 1,500 miles. Ford could not figure out what the issue was so they replaced the wiring harness. After 2 months in the shop I got my vehicle back. 2 weeks later I am getting the same error messages in the dash and has to go back into the shop for the same reason.”

NHTSA complaint #11647774, filed 2025-03

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “I intermittently lose trailer brakes when towing my trailers on my 2023 Ford F350. I have two trailers and both trailers give me intermittent faults saying trailer disconnected' or trailer turn signal lights not working , but the trailer is connected and the lights are working - but the brakes do not. I know this is a truck issue because both trailers have no issues with my 2017 Toyota Tundra. I have independently tested this theory with both trucks and trailers multiple times but only have the issue on the Ford truck. …”

NHTSA complaint #11578249, filed 2024-03

Body and structure: “Front doors will not close and latch when it is cold outside. Multiple dealerships have told me there is nothing that they can do to fix this issue. Doors will come open while driving if they don't latch. I often have to use a ratchet strap to keep doors shut from the inside while driving in cold weather. Apparently, according to Ford, I am a stupid girl that should just live with this issue and wait for my kids to fall out of my pickup.”

NHTSA complaint #11646448, filed 2025-03

Mileage when problems were reported

78% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,600 and 18,000 miles.

56%0–1022%10–250%25–5011%50–750%75–1000%100–15011%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 9,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202320241820252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 15 recalls for the 2023 Ford F-350 SD → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 285 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 285 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford F-350 SD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20268—7———Too new
2025142,0507———Too new
20244514,0003——Too new to compareToo new
2023419,50015——50 · TypicalToo new
202211350,00017——66 · MoreRising
20219889,54514——51 · TypicalRising
202018959,00015——78 · MoreRising
201946721,00011——100 · MoreFalling
201820525,0009——88 · MoreFalling
201757526,00013——100 · MoreFalling
201620948,3003——39 · TypicalFalling
201520855,0003——35 · FewerFalling
2014740,0004———Not enough data
2013926,0009———Not enough data
20122936,0009——0 · FewerRising
20114343,1007——0 · FewerRising
20105070,0006——8 · FewerFalling
20091914,7754———Stable
200810139,7500——2 · FewerFalling
20072536,2751——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200612738,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200521744,9003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200413075,4782——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200313245,0004——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200212463,5253——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200115858,2952——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200015779,2002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199914295,5002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Ford F-350 SD model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Ford F-350 SD have?

NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 2023 Ford F-350 SD as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Ford F-350 SD is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 13 complaints (32% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 6.

Has the 2023 Ford F-350 SD been recalled?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Ford F-350 SD reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,500 miles and the middle half falls between 5,600 and 18,000 miles; 78% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.