2023 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

25Engine complaints

6.5%Of all 383 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN140 · 36.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM75 · 19.6%

Unspecified / other63 · 16.4%

SERVICE BRAKES36 · 9.4%

ENGINE25 · 6.5%

Share of the 383 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Ford F-150 overview page.

What owners report

“On [XXX] as I was going in reverse the car started to accelerate out of control, I pumped the breaks and it increased speed, I…”NHTSA complaint 11568123 — filed 01/26/2024

“Battery is bad. Drove truck 4600 miles without issue, went to start truck and battery was dead. Needed to jump start truck, drove for 30…”NHTSA complaint 11525532 — filed 06/05/2023

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Ford F-150 have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Ford F-150: 25 of 383 complaints on file (6.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 Ford F-150 have in total?

383 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.