This page covers 16 recalls and 42 owner complaints for the 2023 Ford F-250 Sd.
Electrical system complaints lead the pack for the 2023 F-250 Super Duty, with owners frequently describing instrument cluster screens going blank or black at startup, along with a range of other electrical gremlins. Powertrain complaints include reports of rough or unexpected behavior during driving, while a handful of engine reports describe more serious events like sudden seizure with no prior warning lights. Brake-related reports, though smaller in number, describe unexpected brake behavior during towing situations, including warning lights and loss of braking control. A single complaint mentions a rear seatbelt anchor coming detached from its mounting point. The blank instrument cluster at startup is the most consistently repeated symptom owners describe across the electrical complaints.
42
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Ford F-250 SD has 15 recalls, the most serious involving a fuel pump that can stall the engine without warning and a steering column that can disconnect entirely, leaving the driver with no steering control.
A poorly welded clock spring in the steering column can also cut power to the driver's frontal airbag so it won't deploy in a crash. On single-rear-wheel models, the left rear axle shaft can break, causing sudden loss of drive power or a rollaway when parked. Three recalls affect the rearview camera: water intrusion into a tailgate sensor module can cause the image to go blue, black, or intermittent; a software fault can freeze or drop the image; and on trucks with Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, the camera may not display when that feature is active. Prior repair attempts for both the Hitch Assist camera issue and the front power window anti-pinch function did not fully resolve those defects. Wiper arms can break and leave the windshield uncleared, the digital instrument cluster may go dark hiding the speedometer and warning lights, and trailer lights or brakes may not function on vehicles towing with the factory wiring. The tire and loading label may state the wrong load capacity, and the owner's manual omits instructions for adjusting certain head restraints.
The official notice
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Safety Risk
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, 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 (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed August 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle, causing brake lights, turn signal lights, or brake function to stop working.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the integrated trailer module software, or the vehicle will receive a software update over-the-air. Both are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving.
What the fix does
Ford is developing a fix. A second letter with repair instructions will be mailed when available, expected in Q2 2026.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
What the fix does
The accessory protocol interface module software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver and front passenger windows may fail to detect obstacles while closing and not reverse direction as designed.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the window control software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may not display when using the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature on certain vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 23V-573.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Advanced Drive Assistance System (ADAS) module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can enter the tailgate camera sensor module, causing the rearview camera display to flicker, turn blue, or go black.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the tailgate camera, wiring, sensor module, and update the camera software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering wheel clock spring may have a weak weld that breaks the electrical connection to the driver's front air bag.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the clock spring and replace it if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The left rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing, which could cause it to break.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the left rear axle shaft date code and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may not display when Pro Trailer Hitch Assist is active on certain 2023 F-Super Duty trucks.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Advanced Drive Assistance System software at no cost to restore camera display functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel cluster module may be improperly soldered, causing the display to not light up.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The door module may lose power and reset while a window is moving, which could prevent the anti-pinch safety feature from detecting obstacles and automatically reversing the window direction.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the door module software at no cost to correct the power and reset issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The owner's manual lacks instructions for adjusting or removing head restraints in certain seating positions, making these vehicles non-compliant with federal head restraint safety standards.
What the fix does
Ford will mail free owner's manual addendums with instructions for adjusting and removing center-position head restraints.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Tire and Loading Information label on your vehicle shows an incorrect weight limit, which could lead to overloading the vehicle.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you a replacement label to cover the old one, or you can visit a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have it installed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts connecting the steering column's upper shaft may be missing or loose, which could cause the steering column to separate from connected parts.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the bolts, tighten any loose ones, and install any missing bolts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
