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2023 Ford F-250 SD: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford F-250 SD. The newest campaign is 26V489000. NHTSA received the report on 28 Jul 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Back Over Prevention / Display Function. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V489000, in the NHTSA record

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.
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Recall campaigns

16 campaigns, newest first. 7,642,679 units in total.

  • 26V489000Back Over Prevention / Display Function
  • 26V204000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
  • 26V104000Electrical System / Integrated Trailer Brake Control
  • 25V455000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
  • 25V315000Back Over Prevention / Software
  • 25V157000Visibility / Power Window Devices and Controls
  • 25V134000Back Over Prevention / Software
  • 24V806000Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
  • 23V847000Steering / Column
  • 23V595000Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft
  • 23V573000Back Over Prevention / Display Function
  • 23V507000Structure / Body / Door
  • 23V506000Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
  • 23V420000Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
  • 23V379000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 23V344000Steering / Column

  1. 26V489000Received . 47,587 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Display Function

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26C37.

  2. 26V204000Received . 422,613 units.

    Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S24. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 26V104000Received . 4,381,878 units.

    Electrical System / Integrated Trailer Brake Control

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26C10. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 25V455000Received . 850,318 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S75. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 25V315000Received . 1,076,138 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S49. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 25V157000Received . 9 units.

    Visibility / Power Window Devices and Controls

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-507. The driver and front passenger windows may fail to detect an obstacle while closing and not reverse direction as intended.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S25.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S25. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 25V134000Received . 355 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S17. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 24V806000Received . 24,950 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24S66. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 23V847000Received . 17,970 units.

    Steering / Column

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 23V595000Received . 41,555 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250 and F350 vehicles equipped with single rear wheels and a 10.5-inch rear axle shaft. The left rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the left rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S49.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S49. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 23V573000Received . 18,513 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Display Function

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S46. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 23V507000Received . 1,339 units.

    Structure / Body / Door

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S37. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  13. 23V506000Received . 38,695 units.

    Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23C25. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  14. 23V420000Received . 691,133 units.

    Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23C20. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  15. 23V379000Received . 29,607 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, 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 23C18.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23C18. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  16. 23V344000Received . 19 units.

    Steering / Column

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S22. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19920
  2. 19931
  3. 19941
  4. 19951
  5. 19961
  6. 19972
  7. 19981
  8. 19992
  9. 20002
  10. 20012
  11. 20023
  12. 20034
  13. 20042
  14. 20053
  15. 20061
  16. 20071
  17. 20080
  18. 20090
  19. 20100
  20. 20110
  21. 20152
  22. 20163
  23. 201714
  24. 20189
  25. 201911
  26. 202014
  27. 202112
  28. 202217
  29. 202316
  30. 20244
  31. 20257
  32. 20266

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2023 Ford F-250 SD: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/f-250-sd/2023/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford F-250 SD?
7,642,679 units in 16 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford F-250 SD have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 68 recall campaigns for the Ford F-250 SD, model years 1992 to 2026. 16 of them name the 2023 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2023 Ford F-250 SD open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.