2023 Ford F-150 engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 25, 2026PAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving at speed, my vehicle experienced a severe safety hazard: the transmission jerked violently and the engine completely stalled on the road, causing an immediate loss of power. The dealership diagnosed the truck and stated that tree debris had plugged the cowl drains at the base of the windshield. Because the drains plugged, rainwater backed up and overflowed directly into the passenger cabin, soaking the Body Control Module (BCM) and crashing the central computer…

   NHTSA complaint #11759546 · source
2. Filed Jul 30, 2026MICrashTowedEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was practicing backing up while turning my new approximately 3,000 lb equipment trailer for safety & maneuvering skill purposes. There was no payload in my trailer that I was towing. While slowly maneuvering & turning my equipment trailer in reverse at 1–3 mph, our 2023 Ford F-150 XLT suffered a commanded, abrupt, unexpected sudden acceleration while in reverse, which was not via the gas pedal or my input. The trailer violently jackknifed, made a loud noise on impact to…

   NHTSA complaint #11753728 · source
3. Filed Mar 31, 2026LACrashFire1 injuredTowedElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   After a crash into a tree on the passenger side the airbags deployed and the truck immediately caught fire and the doors locked and would not open for any reason. The only way I was able to exit was busting through the front windshield. had I been severely injured or knocked unconscious the outcome of this would have been much different. The truck burned to the ground in 11 minutes. It has been inspected by the police and awaiting insurance representative to inspect. There…

   NHTSA complaint #11728363 · source
4. Filed Mar 22, 2026TNElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I am reporting a serious safety defect in my 2023 Ford F-150 Platinum SuperCrew (EcoBoost engine. The oil pressure warning light suddenly illuminated, indicating a loss of oil pressure. Immediately after, the engine suffered catastrophic failure (it "blew the engine"). At the same moment, with no input from me, the gear shifter automatically shifted from Drive into Park. This caused the transmission to lock up, resulting in violent skidding and the truck veering off the…

   NHTSA complaint #11726223 · source
5. Filed Feb 5, 2026MEEngineOther / Unknown

   Truck is burning oil. Talked to over 5 dealerships and they says it’s a problem that they know about and are waiting for ford to recall a section of the engine. Heard in Naples Fl all sheriff trucks are doing it and burning excessive amount of oil

   NHTSA complaint #11716018 · source
6. Filed Jan 28, 2026OHBrakesEngineSteering

   Complete electrical shut down driving on the highway on two separate occasions. While driving engine shuts off, dash board goes black, infotainment center goes black. Required to shift vehicle into park to restart after occurrence. Huge safety risk! When taken to Ford service; unable to find any issues and was told “vehicle is safe to drive”

   NHTSA complaint #11714037 · source
7. Filed Jan 11, 2026ORElectrical SystemEngine

   Instrument cluster panel was rainbow now is all black unable to see how much gas in in truck tire pressure or all other important gauges.

   NHTSA complaint #11710204 · source
8. Filed Jan 8, 2026CAEngine

   We accelerating in this vehicle and you let your foot off the gas pedal, it continues to accelerate for at least 1-2 seconds creating a very dangerous situation, if the vehicle does not de-accelerate immediately once you take your foot off the gas pedal, it is an accident waiting to happen…very, very dangerous.

   NHTSA complaint #11709733 · source
9. Filed Nov 4, 2025MOEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Safety Defect: 4-6 second engine power loss/stalling while driving Life threating incident (recorded by Ford via phone call)Semi truck nearly collided with us as well as multiple other near misses road rage honking and obscene gestures all of which has my 13 year old son terrified to ride in the truck. First took it in 08/29/2025 @ 33,808 miles Second attempt 09/30/2025 still in shop at Gary Crossley Ford >30 days (unfixable) Ford Lemon Law Ford Case # CXHXXX 11/03/2025…

   NHTSA complaint #11697396 · source
10. Filed Oct 27, 202532,500 miGAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power, and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the cylinder #6 port injector had failed. The dealer replaced cylinder #6 port injector, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who determined that cylinder #4 port…

    NHTSA complaint #11695821 · source
11. Filed Sep 10, 2025CAFireEngine

    Reported a burning oil/chemical smell to the Ford service center early August and was told nothing was wrong. 2 days ago same smell appeared accompanied with large amount of smoke while driving. Immediately stopped and found flames behind drivers side front tire in engine. Put out the fire ourselves with fire extinguisher and was towed to nearest Ford service center. Ford states was a mechanical issue with the front differential causing an oil to leak, cause metal shavings,…

    NHTSA complaint #11686402 · source
12. Filed Jun 2, 20257,400 miFLTowedElectrical SystemEngine

    The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine and other unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the vehicle was driving rough. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where to was diagnosed and determined that rodents had eaten through the wires, and all the wiring harnessed in the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…

    NHTSA complaint #11664287 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology