Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Ford F-450 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Ford F-450 SD has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- 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 #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 #23V758000 Front Wheel and Hub Extender May Detach 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 #23V344000 Missing or Loose Steering Column Bolts NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Ford F-450 SD faces numerous recalls including windshield wiper failures, trailer brake issues, and fuel pump problems. These safety-related concerns, coupled with several steering and electronic issues, compromise reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| windshield wiper linkages | 1,000–10,000 miles | $150–$250 | very common |
| trailer brake control | 10,000–20,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| fuel pump | 20,000–40,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| steering column | 5,000–15,000 miles | $400–$700 | 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 pad replacement
- coolant system flush
- transmission fluid change
- tire rotation
- spark plug replacement
- air filter change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- loss of trailer brake function
- steering wheel looseness
- engine stalls
- delayed rear camera image
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Ford F-450 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.