NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
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What can fail
The 2023 Ford F-450 SD has 13 recalls, the most serious involving steering column bolts that may be missing or loose, which can cause the column to separate and leave the driver with no steering control.
Two other recalls pose immediate loss-of-control risks: front wheel hub extender fasteners may not be properly tightened, allowing a wheel to detach while driving, and the low-pressure fuel pump can fail and stall the engine. On the safety equipment side, a weak weld in the steering wheel clock spring can cut the electrical connection to the driver's frontal airbag, preventing it from deploying in a crash.
Several recalls affect rear visibility: water intrusion can cause the rearview camera to show a blue, black, or intermittent image; a software defect on vehicles with the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature can prevent the camera from displaying when backing up; and a broader software issue can cause the camera image to freeze or disappear entirely. Wiper arms can break and leave the windshield uncleared, and the digital instrument cluster may fail to illuminate, leaving the driver without a speedometer or warning lights. Power windows on certain vehicles may not reverse when they contact an obstruction. The final recall covers the owner's manual, which lacks instructions for adjusting certain head restraints.
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What can fail
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What can fail
The fasteners holding the front wheel hub extender may not be tight enough, allowing the wheel and extender to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub extender fasteners and replace the extender, fasteners, and hub assembly if loose.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.