NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Ford F-450 SD Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Ford F-450 SD has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Ford F-450 SD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2023 Ford F-450 SD owner complaints
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford F-450 SD, describing incidents dated October 30, 2023 to November 26, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11701774 · Filed
Notable brake application pressure without brake light illumination. See attached file for details.
ODI #11661929 · Filed
Vehicle was being driven by a driver service to be delivered to the home garage after production was completed at the manufacturer. During transit, the operator reported that the low fuel pressure warning light came on immediately followed by flames in the engine compartment.
ODI #11622435 · Filed
I was driving the truck and applied the brakes to slow down for a turn, the anti-lock brake system activated and I lost the power steering and power brakes. There is steering fluid all over the engine so apparently either a line broke or the reservoir broke. This truck has the hydro boost brake…
Windshield Wipers May Fail
NHTSA #26V204000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported March 31, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 422,613 vehicles
Repair completion: 15.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26S24 · Owners notified August 5, 2026
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
Safety consequence
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #26V104000 · Electrical System — Integrated Trailer Brake Control · NHTSA notice
Reported February 20, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 4,381,878 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26C10 · Owners notified March 25, 2026 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
NHTSA #25V455000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported July 7, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 850,318 vehicles
Repair completion: 18.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S75 · Owners notified July 27, 2026 · Vehicles built through July 31, 2022 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Safety consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
NHTSA #25V315000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported May 9, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 1,076,138 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S49 · Owners notified October 8, 2025 · Vehicles built March 10, 2022 – November 6, 2024 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Safety consequence
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Incorrect Rearview Camera Image May Display
NHTSA #25V134000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported February 28, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 355 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S17 · Owners notified April 4, 2025 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-573. The default rearview camera image may not be displayed when using the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature.
Safety consequence
An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the Advanced Drive Assistance System (ADAS) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S17.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
NHTSA #24V806000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice
Reported October 25, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 24,950 vehicles
Repair completion: 45.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 24S66 · Owners notified August 6, 2025
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. Water may enter the Tailgate Park Assist Sensor Interface Module (TPASIM) and cause the rearview camera image to display intermittently or appear blue or black.
Safety consequence
A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the tailgate top camera, wire harness, TPASIM module, and update the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S66.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Driver's Air Bag May Become Deactivated/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #23V847000 · Steering — Column · NHTSA notice
Reported December 15, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 17,970 vehicles
Repair completion: 71.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified May 3, 2024
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles. The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
Safety consequence
A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Front Wheel and Hub Extender May Detach
NHTSA #23V758000 · Power Train — Axle Hubs · NHTSA notice
Reported November 9, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 13 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 23S59 · Owners notified December 7, 2023
Defect description
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles. The fasteners for the front wheel hub extender may be insufficiently tightened, which can result in the wheel and wheel extender detaching from the vehicle.
Safety consequence
Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub extender retaining nuts. If the retaining nuts are loose, dealers will replace the wheel hub extender, retaining nuts, and hub assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at -866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S59.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Incorrect Rearview Camera Image May Display
NHTSA #23V573000 · Back Over Prevention — Display Function · NHTSA notice
Reported August 11, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 18,513 vehicles
Repair completion: 85.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 23S46 · Owners notified December 5, 2023
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-Super Duty F250, F350, and F450 vehicles equipped with the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature. The default rearview camera image may not be displayed when using the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature.
Safety consequence
An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the Advanced Drive Assistance System (ADAS) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S46.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Instrument Panel may Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 101
NHTSA #23V506000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported July 21, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 38,695 vehicles
Repair completion: 82.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 23C25 · Owners notified December 4, 2023
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster. The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Safety consequence
An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C25.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Front Windows May Not Reverse Direction
NHTSA #23V507000 · Structure — Body — Door · NHTSA notice
Reported July 21, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 1,339 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.28% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 23S37 · Owners notified August 28, 2023
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles. If the driver and front passenger door module experiences a low power condition and resets while the window is moving, the anti-pinch function may not detect an obstacle near the top edge and may not automatically reverse direction.
Safety consequence
A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S37.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202
NHTSA #23V420000 · Equipment — Other — Owners/Service/Other Manual · NHTSA notice
Reported June 9, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 691,133 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.28% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 23C20 · Owners notified July 21, 2023
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Safety consequence
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Missing or Loose Steering Column Bolts
NHTSA #23V344000 · Steering — Column · NHTSA notice
Reported May 12, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 19 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 23S22 · Owners notified June 1, 2023
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, resulting in possible separation of the steering column from the adjoining components.
Safety consequence
A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering column upper shaft coupler bolts, or install any missing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S22.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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