2023 FORD F-150 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2023 Ford F-150 has 13 recalls, the most serious spanning drivetrain and suspension failures that can cause loss of drive power, unexpected rollaway, front wheel lockup, or complete loss of steering control. Several recalls affect the drivetrain on trucks equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package: rear axle hub bolts can fatigue and break, damaging the axle splines and cutting drive power or allowing the truck to roll away when parked without the parking brake applied. On 4WD-equipped trucks, the front axle pinion can fracture, disabling four-wheel drive and potentially locking the front wheels. A separate concern affects only F-150 Lightning models: loose or missing nuts inside the high-voltage battery pack can cause a short circuit or electrical arcing, which raises the risk of fire and sudden loss of drive power. Also on the Lightning, front upper control arm ball joints may not be properly secured and can separate from the steering knuckle, causing a total loss of steering control. On trucks with a single exhaust system, the wiring harness for the electric parking brake can contact the rear axle housing and trigger the parking brake unexpectedly while driving. On the safety equipment side, the passenger-side instrument panel top cover can block the front airbag from deploying properly in a crash; this issue is specific to Platinum and Limited trims. Three lower-severity recalls cover the Lightning's cabin heater and defroster, which may not function properly and reduce windshield visibility; moonroof wind deflector clips that can detach and become road debris;