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2023 Ford F-150 electrical system problems

The 2023 Ford F-150 has 81 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

81

Electrical System complaints

15%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

26V104000Electrical SystemFebruary 20, 2026 · 4,381,878 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

What owners report

My Ford F150 was hit by another vehicle going at least 45 mph on the passenger which push my vehicle into another vehicle. However, the airbags was never deployed which cause injury to my right side from steering wheel.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 29, 2024 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2023 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA has 81 complaints about the 2023 Ford F-150 electrical system — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2023 Ford F-150 electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 26V104000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.