Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Ford F-250 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Ford F-250 SD has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and 44 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V489000 Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V204000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V104000 Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V455000 Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V315000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V157000 Front Windows May Fail to Reverse Direction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V134000 Incorrect Rearview Camera Image May Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V806000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V847000 Driver's Air Bag May Become Deactivated/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V595000 Left Rear Axle Shaft May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V573000 Incorrect Rearview Camera Image May Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V506000 Instrument Panel may Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V507000 Front Windows May Not Reverse Direction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V420000 Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V379000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V344000 Missing or Loose Steering Column Bolts NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 5 complaints
- Steering 5 complaints
Of the 44 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 44 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$17,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Ford F-250 SD has several recalls affecting key systems such as back-over prevention and visibility, as well as complaints about the electrical system and engine. These issues indicate potential reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 30,000–50,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| Steering column | 20,000–40,000 miles | $600–$1,300 | occasional |
| Windshield wipers | 15,000–30,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid check
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant level inspection
- Battery check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loss of brake lights when towing
- Rear camera malfunction
- Intermittent windshield wiper failure
- Steering wheel disconnection signs
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Ford F-250 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.