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2023 Ford F-350

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

15Recalls
37Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE FORD F-350

The Ford F-350 is a heavy-duty Super Duty pickup aimed squarely at buyers who need serious towing and hauling capability beyond what a half-ton can deliver. Sold as a full-size work truck and family hauler in a range of cab and bed configurations, it competes in one of the most demanding segments on the road. Its buyers tend to be contractors, fleet operators, and truck enthusiasts who prioritize capability above all else.

VERDICT

NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Ford F-350, but it carries a park-outside or do-not-drive recall, which is the most serious class of safety campaign. Treat the recall status below as urgent and confirm your VIN with NHTSA.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally praise the F-350 for its impressive towing and payload capabilities, noting that it feels refined for a truck of its size and purpose. Interior quality on higher trims draws positive attention, and the driving dynamics are considered composed given the vehicle's scale. Some reviewers note that the size and complexity of the platform can make everyday driving feel demanding for less experienced truck buyers.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

Park outside / do not drive This vehicle has a recall advising owners to park away from structures or stop driving until repaired. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES26V204000

Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchabl

Reported 2026-03-31

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL26V104000

Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

Reported 2026-02-20

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP25V455000

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The remedy is under development. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 16, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

Reported 2025-07-07

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V315000

Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is avail

Reported 2025-05-09

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS25V157000

Risk: A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S25.

Reported 2025-03-14

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V134000

Risk: An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the Advanced Drive Assistance System (ADAS) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S17.

Reported 2025-02-28

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V806000

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the tailgate top camera, wire harness, TPASIM module, and update the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S66.

Reported 2024-10-25

STEERING:COLUMN23V847000

Risk: A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Reported 2023-12-15

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS23V758000

Risk: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub extender retaining nuts. If the retaining nuts are loose, dealers will replace the wheel hub extender, retaining nuts, and hub assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service

Reported 2023-11-09

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT23V595000

Risk: A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the left rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S49.

Reported 2023-08-25

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION23V573000

Risk: An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the Advanced Drive Assistance System (ADAS) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2023. The remedy is anticipated to be ready by 4th Quarter 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S46.

Reported 2023-08-11

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL23V506000

Risk: An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C25.

Reported 2023-07-21

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

37 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

2reported crash
0reported fire
2reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 13Structure 5Back Over Prevention 5Forward Collision Avoidance 5Power Train 3Engine 3

Other F-350 years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Ford F-350 2023. Methodology · Disclosure