2023 Ford F-150 forward collision avoidance problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2023 Ford F-150 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“driving approximately 20 miles an hour, gently applying the brake as I was approaching a stoplight when the brake suddenly engaged forcefully causing the car to jerk to a stop unexpectedly. There was a warning across the dash that said " forward collision is not available" and that disappeared. A…”
filed Jul 9, 2026
“The contact owns 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal the automatic brake system engaged independently causing all four wheels to lock up. a dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that front camera…”
filed May 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 22 | 22% |
| 2024 F-150 | 14 | 8% |
| 2022 F-150 | 19 | 3% |
| 2021 F-150 | 40 | 4% |
| 2020 F-150 | 23 | 3% |
| 2019 F-150 | 26 | 2% |
| 2018 F-150 | 8 | 0% |
| 2017 F-150 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 F-150 | 5 | 0% |
| 2015 F-150 | 19 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 6 | 0% |
| 2013 F-150 | 5 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.