2023 Ford F-150 power train problems
150 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Ford F-150 — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Delayed/unexpected transmission gear changes. The transmission delays downshifts at slow speeds causing the vehicle to not accelerate when acceleration is needed. This causes a huge safety issue when maneuvering in traffic (for example). Please help me with a solution to this.”
filed Aug 2, 2026
“I am reporting a safety-related transmission problem I experienced with my 2023 Ford F-150 equipped with the 10R80 automatic transmission. While driving normally, the transmission suddenly shifts down violently from 10th to 8th gear, and rapidly jumping from 10th to 8th to 10th, causing harsh…”
filed Aug 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub…Campaign 25V512000 · Aug 8, 2025
- Rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub…Campaign 23V896000 · Dec 22, 2023
- Front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fractureCampaign 23V128000 · Feb 24, 2023
- Transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging…Campaign 23V070000 · Feb 10, 2023
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes 26-2066. Reason for update: To remove "(2024 only)" from the Issue statement to include 2021-2025 vehicles that may exhibit a clicking sound coming from the gear shift lever. Some of the…
TSB 26-2294 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026This bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the claim quantity of the part number JB3Z-4B496-B from 3 to 6. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit…
TSB 26-2309 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 2, 2026This bulletin supersedes 25-2383. Reason for update: to add 2023-2026 F-150 2.7L vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement may exhibit a vibration/shudder felt during light throttle tip in at highway…
TSB 26-2304 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2026This article supersedes 25-2302. Reason for update: update the labor time allowance for F-150 vehicles, update the Parts list to replace the part number W716979-S439 with W721084-S439, and add a note for LV fluids…
TSB 26-2287 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026
Power Train problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 23 | 23% |
| 2024 F-150 | 55 | 30% |
| 2022 F-150 | 155 | 27% |
| 2021 F-150 | 297 | 31% |
| 2020 F-150 | 331 | 47% |
| 2019 F-150 | 701 | 54% |
| 2018 F-150 | 964 | 43% |
| 2017 F-150 | 509 | 37% |
| 2016 F-150 | 542 | 27% |
| 2015 F-150 | 370 | 22% |
| 2014 F-150 | 412 | 27% |
| 2013 F-150 | 1,329 | 45% |
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.