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    Ford F-150

    EPA MPG: 21 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 20 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    The 2023 F-150 has about average reliability compared to other cars from the same model year.

    The 2023 Ford F-150 has been recalled 20 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
    Most Common Trouble Spots
    Common Trouble Spot
    Common Trouble Spot

    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2023 Ford F-150 owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    Apple CarPlay

    "Looses connection"

    Anonymous, TX (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)

    "Apple car play does not activate to full mode unless the usb cable connection is made to the device. Bluetooth connection exists and is configured."

    Anonymous, IL (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 3.3-L V6)

    "System occasionally loses connection to carplay during phone calls. This how ever could be a phone or carrier related problem."

    Anonymous, (2023 Ford F-150 XL 5.0-L V8)
    Display screen freezes up

    "The display freezes at various times and usually is when using GPS"

    Anonymous, NH (2023 Ford F-150 XL 2.7-L V6 turbo)

    "Truck will loss contact and screen will black out"

    Anonymous, NC (2023 Ford F-150 XL 5.0-L V8)
    Display screen goes blank

    "Phone with maps and auto/Bluetooth will stop working at anytime"

    Anonymous, NC (2023 Ford F-150 XL 5.0-L V8)

    "Occasionally the display screen in the dashboard failed to turn on when the truck was started. The screen was replaced under warranty."

    Anonymous, AB (2023 Ford F-150 XL 2.7-L V6 turbo)
    Other in-car electronics problem

    "One day he got in it with the key in his pocket. It didn't recognize the key so it wouldn't start. Just dinged at him. He called the dealership where he bought it. They told him how to open up a certain area by cupholder, then put the key fob in the hole. Whammo-it recognized the key and it started. Dealership said the truck probably got messed up because he'd walked away from it a few times that morning with the engine running. He'd had key in his pocket when he'd walked away. No problems since then."

    Anonymous, OH (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)
    Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

    "Phone pairing worked fine for awhile. then for several months it paired but it gave feedback and really couldn't hear or use it to communicate. Then it started working again."

    Anonymous, OH (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)

    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    What Owners Say

    12V battery

    "The battery was defective. It was replaced under warranty by Ford"

    Anonymous, ID (2023 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Exterior lights (other than headlights)

    "Bed lights would not go off. Also the back of cab lights. Affected the battery."

    Anonymous, OR (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Keyless entry

    ""Vehicle started but when I put foot on brake to engage it said remote key not detected. It unlocked and locked , started it but wouldnt let me put in gear""

    Anonymous, ME (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Other electrical system problem

    "Engine wiring harness had to be replaced after multiple attempts to fix a loose pin in one of the connectors. The problem caused multiple system faults and would cause the engine to shut off while driving."

    Anonymous, (2023 Ford F-150 XL 5.0-L V8)

    "Drivers window goes up and comes right back down. Have had the motor replaced and it continued. They then replaced the switch and it is still occurring."

    Anonymous, AL (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8 supercharged)
    Warning lights

    "Some kind of wiring problem. Sometimes the blind spot monitor wouldnt work."

    Anonymous, OR (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Other/unsure

    "Battery failure"

    Anonymous, ME (2023 Ford F-150 XL 2.7-L V6 turbo)

    "The battery failed and had to be replaced after only 1 1/2 years and about 5000 miles."

    Anonymous, IN (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7-L V6 turbo)

    "Truck goes into battery saver mode quite often and then Ford Pass will not work so you can't do any remote features. Ford says it is because it is not driven enough, but we had a 2020 F250 that was driven actually less but never had that issue. It is really bad in the winter."

    Anonymous, PA (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)

    "Driver side power window motor and switch have never worked properly."

    Anonymous, VA (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)

    "Air dam fault error message as a result of front spoiler (flexible plastic) getting caught of rigid air dam that moves up and down"

    Anonymous A., CA (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 3.3-L V6)

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Rough shifting

    "Transmission sometimes has a rough shift. 3-4th gear"

    Anonymous, DE (2023 Ford F-150 XL 2.7-L V6 turbo)

    "When downshifting when pulling up to a red light, you get randomly a clunk or a pulling from behind. The shop did a diagnosis but could not find anything. It cleared up after a routine software update, but has occurred a few more times. Bought extended warranty from Ford just in case."

    Anonymous, TX (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)
    Slipping transmission

    "The transmission skips and rolls an excessive amount when placed in park"

    Anonymous, NH (2023 Ford F-150 XL 2.7-L V6 turbo)
    Transmission computer

    "Transmission control module needed to be replaced"

    Anonymous, DE (2023 Ford F-150 XL 2.7-L V6 turbo)
    Transmission sensor or solenoid

    ""Truck developed an issue where it would downshift all the way to 1st gear and not shift out of 1st, no matter where you were or what speed. Took to dealer and a couple of times they said they fixed it, when they did not. After they kept truck for a few days said the diagnosed the issue to some faulty wiring to a shift mapping sensor, but since it wasn't an INTERNAL transmission issue, I would need to pay $789 to repair it even though truck was still under warranty. I spoke with customer relations at Ford Corp. and they eventually settled with me to pay for half of the repair, which did fix the shifting issue.""

    Anonymous A., MO (2023 Ford F-150 XL 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    What Owners Say

    Other brakes problem

    "Accelerator stuck and brakes wouldnt work both by pumping as well as holding down"

    Anonymous, ME (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Parking brake

    "Come in on dash brake problem service immediately"

    Anonymous A., ON (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    Suspension/Steering

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    What Owners Say

    Shocks or struts

    "Right Reat shock absorber failed -- leaked oil / grease onto the ground. Replaced under warranty."

    Anonymous, SC (2023 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    What Owners Say

    Differential

    "While driving the front differential made a buzzing noise that changed in pitch with vehicle speed. The noise went away when four wheel drive was engaged. The truck was taken in for service and the front differential rebuilt plus the IWE activators replaced. The problem reoccurred and a second visit was required. During the second visit one IWE activator was replaced. All work from both visits was done under warranty."

    Anonymous, AB (2023 Ford F-150 XL 2.7-L V6 turbo)

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Oil leaks

    "Took truck in for oil change and they discovered a leak. Truck was in shop for 3 weeks"

    Anonymous, (2023 Ford F-150 XLT 3.3-L V6)

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

    Engine Electrical

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

    Noises/Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

    Transmission Major

    Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

    Paint/Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    Fuel System/Emissions

    Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

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    POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
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    Engine Major
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    Engine Cooling
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    Exhaust
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    In-car Electronics
    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes, to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
    Recalls
    PROVIDED BY
    VISIBILITY
    Oct 24, 2025
    A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
    What should you do:
    Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
    For more information:
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V729000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 174853
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    Oct 24, 2025
    Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V418. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
    What should you do:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 10, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2025.
    For more information:
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V731000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 14843
    POWER TRAIN
    Aug 08, 2025
    Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
    What should you do:
    Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Ford owners will receive letters in multiple phases, beginning August 2025 through Winter 2025. Phase 1 will include 2023 F-150 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include 2025 F-150 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 F-150 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 22, 2025. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S82. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V896.
    For more information:
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V512000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 103174
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    May 14, 2025
    A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
    What should you do:
    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 available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V315000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 1076138
    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
    May 09, 2025
    Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V801. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
    What should you do:
    Dealers will update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C15.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V313000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 6
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Apr 23, 2025
    Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
    What should you do:
    Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-144.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V272000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 3
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Feb 28, 2025
    A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning battery electric vehicles. A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit.
    What should you do:
    Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high voltage battery array as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V131000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 950
    SUSPENSION
    Dec 19, 2024
    A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
    What should you do:
    Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V949000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 11922
    EQUIPMENT
    Nov 08, 2024
    Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    What should you do:
    Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V852000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 27678
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Feb 23, 2024
    Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
    What should you do:
    Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V144000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 216
    POWER TRAIN
    Dec 22, 2023
    Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
    What should you do:
    Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V896000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 112965
    AIR BAGS, STEERING
    Dec 15, 2023
    A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles. The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V847000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 17970
    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
    Nov 28, 2023
    Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
    What should you do:
    The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C38.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V801000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 5118
    VISIBILITY
    Oct 13, 2023
    An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
    What should you do:
    Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C32.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V688000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 931
    PARKING BRAKE
    Jul 21, 2023
    Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.
    What should you do:
    Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V509000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 870701
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    Jun 09, 2023
    Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 BEV vehicles. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
    What should you do:
    Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S30.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V418000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 16375
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Mar 15, 2023
    A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.
    What should you do:
    Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S15.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V168000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 18
    POWER TRAIN
    Feb 24, 2023
    A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
    What should you do:
    Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V128000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 240
    POWER TRAIN
    Feb 10, 2023
    The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
    What should you do:
    Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V070000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 1138
    AIR BAGS
    Feb 10, 2023
    An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 vehicles. The instrument panel top cover on the passenger-side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    What should you do:
    Dealers will replace the passenger instrument panel top cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C01.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V072000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 321
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