2023 Ford F-150 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 157 complaints for the 2023 Ford F-150, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 157 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 32,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 32,000 miles, and 81% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2023 Ford F150. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 70 MPH, the driver's side wheel and axle detached, the driver lost control, and she crashed into the guard rail. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver sustained injuries to her body, including burns, bruises, and neck and shoulder pain. The driver received medical attention in the emergency room. The air bags were deployed. There was no reported fire. A police report was filed.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V512000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while making a left turn, there was a loud popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The accelerator pedal was depressed, and there was a grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle rolled to a stop on the side of the road. The vehicle was shifted into park(P), and the vehicle was inspected.
Other problems reported for the 2023 Ford F-150
- Electrical system 85 complaints
- Brakes 53 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 29 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 29 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Lighting 25 complaints
- Body & structure 24 complaints
- Wheels 21 complaints