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2023 Ford F 150 Regular Cab Gas
Common Problems

Ranked from 143 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

20 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Recall Parts Unavailability

    27complaints
    High severityOther

    Multiple recalls for rear axle and hub components remain unresolved despite multiple contacts with dealerships.

  2. 2

    Powertrain Malfunctions

    26complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Multiple powertrain malfunctions, including engine stalls, transmission failures, and recall non-completion.

  3. 3

    Electrical System Glitches

    23complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The dashboard and infotainment system frequently experience glitches, such as blanking out or restarting.

  4. 4

    Transmission downshifting issues

    15complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission downshifts unexpectedly, causing harsh shifts and potential loss of control.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Instrument Cluster Failure

    7complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The instrument cluster fails intermittently or completely, leading to loss of speedometer visibility and critical warning indicator information.

    $300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Parking Brake Malfunction

    7complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The parking brake engages unexpectedly, causing sudden stops and loss of control.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Structural Failures

    7complaints
    High severityOther

    Sunroof and hood latch failures leading to potential injury or property damage.

  8. 8

    Transmission Jerking and Unexpected Downshifts

    7complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences harsh shifting, jerking, and unexpected downshifts leading to sudden loss of power and unexpected deceleration.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    water ingress issues

    7complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Water entering the vehicle through various components including taillights and floorboards.

  10. 10

    Brake System Malfunction

    6complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly, apply the parking brake without user input, or fail to stop properly.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Brake Malfunction Causing Uncontrolled Acceleration

    5complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Axle Bolt Breakage

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Rear axle bolts break, requiring replacement and causing the vehicle to be non-operational until the repair is completed.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  13. 13

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, causing unexpected braking and loss of control.

  14. 14

    Steering System Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to drift out of lane or become uncontrollable during sharp turns.

  15. 15

    Unintended Acceleration

    4complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The vehicle accelerates unintentionally, often in response to the brake pedal, leading to potential crashes and loss of control.

  16. 16

    Taillight Assembly Failure

    3complaints
    Low severityOther

    The taillight assembly fails, leading to inoperable brake lights and potential visibility issues.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  17. 17

    Random Wiper Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The rain-sensing wipers malfunction, stopping or failing to operate correctly, especially in changing weather conditions.

  18. 18

    Steering Malfunction Causing Jerky Maneuvering

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering system malfunctions, requiring excessive force to operate and causing jerky maneuvers.

  19. 19

    Steering Noise at Cold Temperatures

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    When cold, the steering produces a grinding noise, possibly indicating issues with the integrated wheel ends (IWE).

  20. 20

    Sunroof Shattering

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The panoramic sunroof spontaneously shatters while driving, posing a risk of injury from flying glass.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.