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2023 Ford F-350 SD Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
15%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
1,300miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2023 Ford F-350 SD, 15% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,300 miles. 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.

“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

“I frequently receive messages on the dash that the the truck: Vehicle may not start/restart service now, Pre-Collision assist not available and front camera fault. My truck has died on me which in drive and reverse. My dash and console has powered down while on the freeway then restarted about a minute later. I get these messages but Ford service is too backed up to address the issue within a reasonable amount of time and they will not let me get it serviced outside of their dealer network.”

NHTSA complaint #11616243, filed 2024-09

“The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the message Pre-Collision Assist Not Available was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that the Pre-Collision Assist Module was faulty and required a software update. The contact was informed that the software update was not yet available and that the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 1,300.”

NHTSA complaint #11585797, filed 2024-04, 1,300 miles

“The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle the vehicle independently braked. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that there was no vehicle or object nearby in front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but became a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11626789, filed 2024-11, 5,600 miles

“The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that the adaptive cruise control mode was inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 50-55 MPH to the dealer, the contact noticed that the vehicle in front of the vehicle had stopped abruptly with no brake lights activated. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact attempted to veer to the left to avoid the other vehicle, but the passenger's side front end crashed into the rear of the other vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11689223, filed 2025-09, 1,000 miles

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026113%
2025214%
2024511%
2023615%
202254%
202021%
201810%

Other parts of the 2023 Ford F-350 SD

Electrical system
13 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Ford F-350 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.

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