2023 Ford F-250: raw data

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vehicle2023 / ford / f-250
known issues8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints43 on file (2023-09-08 → 2026-06-03)
recalls0
investigations0
fars35 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

B&O audio system loud noise and lockupELECTRICAL SYSTEM6 complaints2023-11-11 → 2025-10-25f250-2023-audio-system-malfunction
  • 11558383 On 11/28/23 after entering the truck and hitting the start button I heard what sounded like an explosion going off inside the truck followed by non-stop noise coming through the speakers of the truck. Turning the truck off and opening the doors did nothing. Turning radio off did…
  • 11695603 Other because it has to do with the stereo system. The BO Unleashed system. When starting the truck a loud deafening high pitched squeal is produced. My ears ring for 1 hour after this happens. Audio system will not operate at that point until the truck is turned off and…
Instrument cluster blank or non-illuminatingELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5 complaints2023-09-08 → 2025-12-20f250-2023-instrument-cluster-blank
  • 11545065 Instrument pan is completely out and ford has no fix for it
  • 11547137 The instrument panel cluster has failed. You can not see how fast you are going, none of the dash is lit up. You are unable to determine if there are any issues going on with the vehicle. The adaptive cruise control and emergency braking system is not working properly
Automatic emergency braking unintended activationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING4 complaints2023-09-28 → 2023-12-29f250-2023-aebs-unintended-activation
  • 11562599 The truck slams to a complete stop with no rhyme or reason. It senses something that doesn't exist. This has happened MANY times... I-76 through Philadelphia during rush hour. Cross Bronx Expressway during rush hour. Route 30 in Magnolia NJ. Has happened in drive-throughs
  • 11561256 My new truck began slamming on the brakes for no reason, bringing me to a complete stop. This continued for several miles this was and is very dangerous the car behind me almost rear-ended me every time this happened. I have turned this option off this should be removed from…
Engine fire and seizure while drivingFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE4 complaints2024-09-01 → 2026-02-19f250-2023-engine-fire-seizure
  • 11719232 The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the engine seized. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames were emitting from under the hood and wheel well. No warning lights were illuminated
  • 11612050 It happened so fast and without warning, we were blessed that we were able to escape the truck without losing our lives or getting severely burned. Anyone who helped or passed by was put at risk due to the fire or possible explosion that could have accrued from the truck fuel…
Engine ticking and oil pump lubrication issueENGINE4 complaints2024-06-18 → 2024-09-13f250-2023-engine-oil-pump-ticking
  • 11614517 The Variable Displacement Oil Pump delivers oil to the engine at low pressure/capacity during idle conditions. Routine occurrences of prolonged idle time may result in excess wear to the engine camshaft lobes and valve tappet surfaces due to reduced lubrication. Overtime, the…
  • 11595094 The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he heard an abnormal clicking sound emanating from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose a failure. The vehicle was not repaired
Unintended acceleration with brake appliedVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE5 complaints2024-01-07 → 2026-02-11f250-2023-unintended-acceleration-brake
  • 11717225 The truck was not slowing down like it should have so I applied alot more brake pedal pressure and it slowed down some then it down shifted several times and the engine was roaring, I'm guessing around 3K rpms or more and pulling me forwards. I put as much pressure as I could on
  • 11565410 I’ve been stopped at a stop light and the vehicles starts trying to accelerate on its own. I held the brakes down as hard as a could and the vehicles would start burning rubber on the back tires. This has happened three times
Steering shaft clunking and death wobbleSUSPENSION, STEERING3 complaints2023-11-29 → 2026-06-03f250-2023-steering-noise-wobble
  • 11741744 it has a clunking noise c coming from the steering shaft took it to ford to have trailer module recall fixed and had them inspect the noise and they said the whole steering shaft needs replaced and I have co workers with f250s and they have the same noise
  • 11584702 The contact stated that when the steering wheel was turned to the left, the steering wheel made popping sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact stated that an unknown repair was completed; however, while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle drove over…
Backup camera blue or black screen displayELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE2 complaints2025-06-04 → 2025-10-18f250-2023-backup-camera-blue-black-screen
  • 11694268 Rear back up camera screen is blue and doesn’t function. Was told by Ford it could be a software issue but isn’t part of the current recall of 2023 F250 super duty
  • 11664943 the back over prevention and trailer park assists system functions failed to operate as needed. The contact also stated that the back over prevention software failure of the TPASIN module caused the screen to intermittently display a distorted image, a blue screen, or displayed…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
432023-09-082026-06-0323ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:13; ENGINE:8; POWER TRAIN:7; SERVICE BRAKES:7; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:5

Recalls all years →

none listed

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202435legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2023 Ford F-250 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/ford/f-250
@misc{wrenchpro_2023_ford_f_250_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2023 Ford F-250},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/ford/f-250}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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