2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (26) · Electrical System (13) · Engine (6)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (22)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-03-31 · 25M04 · Other
certain 2021-2023 model year f-150 hev vehicles replacement of exhaust gas heat exchanger coolant spigot, if required owner letters
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-18 · 25M04 · Other
certain 2021-2023 model year f-150 hev vehicles replacement of exhaust gas heat exchanger coolant spigot, if required
Engine 2025-07-19 · 25N05 · Other
certain 2021-2023 model year f-150 hev vehicles replacement of exhaust gas heat recovery coolant spigot in the affected vehicles, the exhaust gas heat recovery (eghr) coolant spigot may develop a crack due to a weaker-than-intended coolant spigot having been used in a prior repair. as a result, coo
Unknown Or Other 2024-04-16 · 23B57 S1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain 2022 and 2023 model year f-150 battery electric vehicles (bev) battery energy control module (becm) software update
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2024-02-09 · SSM 52244 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2021-2023 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5l powerboost hybrid engine, 2020-2023 explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3l hybrid engine and 2020-2023 aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0l hybrid engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0a1e stored
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2024-02-07 · SSM 52240 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2023 f-150 lightning vehicles built on or after 31-jul-2023 may exhibit dtc p2da6 stored in the secondary on board diagnostic module c (sobdmc). if there are no observable symptoms associated with this dtc, this condition does not affect vehicle operation or durability and no additional diagnos
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-05 · Unknown Or Other“i purchased a used 2023 ford f-150 powerboost on april 3, 2026. within days, the vehicle began making a hard clunk during initial acceleration and when stopping. it also hesitates before accelerating, especially while transitioning between electric and gasoline operation. at times, pressing the accelerator does not produce an immediate or predictab…”
2026-09-14 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2023 ford f-150. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v896000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the dealer was contacted. the dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time …”
2026-08-03 · Vehicle Speed Control“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 does not accelerate for up to 3 seconds while pressing the gas pedal, brakes either harshly or too soft at varying times, and very irregularly. this occurred wh…”
2026-08-01 · Power Train“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 lost the selected gear, its slipped, shifted violently, rpms flared, unexpectedly downshifted from 5th to 1st. so i took it in and they said it was my torque con…”
2026-08-01 · Power Train“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 fails to engage then randomly shifts violently. this occurs when merging onto a highway, crossing an intersection, traveling at highway speed, stop-and-go traffi…”
2026-07-29 · Power Train“vehicle came in for service and the gear selector lever on the steering column was found to be loose. upon further inspection it was found that the two phillips head screws that hold the gear selector lever to the column assembly had come loose and one had fallen out completely.…”
2026-06-23 · Service Brakes“the driver's side rear light is full of moisture and some water. it is available for inspection. the ford dealership in beeville texas coastal bend ford inspected it already and informed me that it would cost $1,400 to replace and that it was only going to get worse. they also informed me that ford allows a certain percentage of moisture and water …”
2026-06-16 · Unknown Or Other“transmission failure while driving resulting in vehicle shutting down on turnpike. ford was paid to fix trans. and failed, now the vehicle sits in ford autonation margate florida. i believe there is a history of transmission issues with the 10 speed transmission, but this was unsafe . i had to coast across 4 lanes to the shoulder.…”
2026-06-04 · Electrical System“tried to get ford to install heated steering wheel performance upgrade 22g06 on this and they claim the case was closed and denied because of the credit on my window sticker they closed my case id without even notifying me about it. (ford case id for heated steering module. xxx). information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foi…”
2026-05-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i have a 2023 f150 powerboost. i slowed down to a yielding sign to turn right onto the state highway. the engine was in electric mode, i went to push the acceleration pedal and nothing happened. the truck would not accelerate for 4-5 seconds. i then put the accelerator pedal to the floor and it finally engaged and the truck flew. i’ve had it happen…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.