2023 Ford F-350 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,500miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2023 Ford F-350 SD, 10% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,500 miles. 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.
“The transmission delay shift from 3rd to fourth gear can be seconds then slams. I'm in Minnesota and when the roads are slick it WILL make the truck swing sideways when it goes into 4th. Well known problem but my truck doesn't have a tsb so everything is fine. NOT!”
NHTSA complaint #11578344, filed 2024-03“This truck has 20,000 miles. I experienced what’s called the death wobble which nearly shook the truck off the road. The dealership told me a $2000 dollar duel steering stabilizer would fix the problem. I reluctantly payed for it as they said the lift voided the warranty. The truck is still not fixed and my wife nearly went off the road today driving it. I read online that a stabilizer doesn’t fix the problem it only masks the symptoms. I’m certain the dealership knows this.”
NHTSA complaint #11624356, filed 2024-11“Vehicle randomly hesitates to shift (slip/flare), usually from 3-4 or 8-9 gears. It is sometimes accompanied by a clunk/slam before/after engaging the higher numbered gear. It seems to happen more often when the transmission is at/approaching normal operating temperature. The slip/flare has been becoming more frequent and is now randomly accompanied by the clunk/slam. I first noticed the slip/flare changing from gears 3-4. At that time the vehicle had 43,000mi on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11756450, filed 2026-08“The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that there was a whirring sound coming from the vehicle since the vehicle was purchased. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that there was no recall on the VIN for the issue and that the whirring sound did not shorten the life of the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11640691, filed 2025-02, 9,500 milesRelated recalls
- 23V595000Aug 25, 2023Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250 and F350 vehicles equipped with single rear wheels and a 10.5-inch rear axle shaft. The…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 2023, F-250 SD 2023
Related service bulletins
- 11038166Oct 6, 2026For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R140 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS)…
- 11036283Aug 12, 2026This article supersedes TSB 26-2050 to increase the labor operation allowance of labor operations A and B. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit…
- 11034605Jul 1, 2026Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R100 or 10R140 transmission may exhibit an intermittent failure to engage forward or reverse gears and/or a loud whining…
- 11033774Jun 4, 2026Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R100 or 10R140 transmission may exhibit an intermittent failure to engage forward or reverse gears and/or a loud whining…
- 11033574May 28, 2026This article supersedes TSB 25-2545. Reason for update: To correct the current Pinpoint Test description. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may require the…
- 11031302Apr 13, 2026Some 2023-2025 Escape 1.5L/F-Super Duty/Transit vehicles may exhibit a lack of cooling from the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which may be accompanied…
- 11030928Mar 10, 2026Certain 2023 - 2026 Model Year F-250 – F600 Super Duty Vehicles with 6.7L Engines Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update The affected vehicles were originally…
- 11029924Mar 2, 2026Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit poor shift quality with an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator and diagnostic trouble codes…
- 11029081Feb 17, 2026For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and…
- 11028838Feb 16, 2026This article supersedes TSB 24-2142 to update the Parts List, Service Procedure (Steps 1-2), and increase the labor operation allowances to reprogram the PCM/TCM. Some of the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 38% |
| 2025 | 5 | 36% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 | 15 | 13% |
| 2021 | 10 | 10% |
| 2020 | 54 | 29% |
| 2019 | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 | 17 | 8% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 11 | 11% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 13 | 6% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 28 | 18% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2023 Ford F-350 SD
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (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 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