2023 FORD F-450 SD Safety Overview
The 2023 FORD F-450 SD has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 13 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
- Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consumer Complaints
Consumers have also filed 5 safety complaints.
Common areas of concern reported by owners include:
- Engine
- Brakes
- Steering
- Electrical
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for FORD F-450 SD owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-...
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages. 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. If ignored, windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-4...
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.
NHTSA Recall 26V104000: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250...
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 25V455000: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025...
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 25V315000: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles...
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.
NHTSA Recall 25V134000: An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles.
A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
NHTSA Recall 24V806000: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and...
A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 23V847000: A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 ...
Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 23V758000: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-Super Duty F250, F350, and F450 vehicles eq...
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.
NHTSA Recall 23V573000: An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, S...
An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 23V506000: An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles.
A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 23V507000: A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicle...
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning equipment:other:owners/service/other manual. 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. If ignored, without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.. To fix this, 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles.
A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 23V344000: A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
Component: SERVICE BRAKES,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
"Notable brake application pressure without brake light illumination. See attached file for details."
Component: ENGINE
"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."
Component: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
"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 system which is why I lost the steering and the brakes."
Component: STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
"Vehicle does not remember its previous settings: The following features may or may not be on, even if you have actively went through and turned them off or on. Local dealership has had this truck over 4 times and for days at a time. Nothing has been resolved of these safety functions. Rear automatic emergency braking Engine brake Lane departure warning (which actually jerks steering wheel if it is on and you get close to the edge of the lane) Lane centering assistance These safety sensitive functions turn themselves on and off, no matter the amount of computer updates through the dealer. Dealer has not been able to resolve this issue and the technician has not been able to get Ford to give her any answers as well."
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V506000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and determined that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available."