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2023 Ford F-350 SD electrical problems

13 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
13
of this car's complaints
32%
crashes
0
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Integrated trailer brake control
    2

At what mileage

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Ford F-350 SD electrical problems in other years

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Related recalls

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlReported February 20, 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
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 beginning March 17, 2026.

Recall number 26V104000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported July 21, 2023 · 38,695 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster. The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk
An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C25.

Recall number 23V506000 · Recall details

What 2023 Ford F-350 SD owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 17, 2026 · Electrical, Visibility · TX

All cameras went out on the F350 with a blue screen there’s a recall on this but my truck is not included and needs to be expanded.

Filed Mar 11, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · TX

Multiple electrical issues related to dashboard controls, video sensors, head unit. Controls powering down while driving, sensors throwing multiple error messages. All since 1,500 miles. Ford could not figure out what the issue was so they replaced the wiring harness. After 2 months in the shop I got my vehicle back. 2 weeks later I am getting the same error messages in the dash and has to go back into the shop for the same reason.

Filed Feb 11, 2025 · Electrical · WI

The audio system “glitched” and all of the speakers started screeching at maximum volume. I was unable to get this to stop outside of turning the vehicle off. It is so loud my ear were ringing for hours. This is loud enough it could definitely cause someone to wreck and impairs driving ability. I could also smell the electrical in the speakers getting hot and was fearful of an electrical fire. No warning lights. Not reproducible.

Filed Nov 21, 2024 · Electrical · TX

My dash and head unit intermittently powers down then reboots both while I am parked and driving. It also gives a message saying it may not start up or something about low power mode, front camera error and pro assist error. I purchased my vehicle in Mar 2024 and it started around 3K miles. I've reached out to several dealerships about getting it repaired since it's under warranty and they can't even diagnose it without keeping my vehicles for days with no guarantee of any timelines. Since it need my vehicle for work and none of them will provide loners or rentals haven't been able to get the problem remedied. For some reason they need to hold on to my vehicle for days until they can even diagnose it and I can't make an appointment just to drop it off when there is a bay open. I reached out to Ford directly to see if I can get them to cover a rental car and they refused. I also asked if I can take it outside of the Ford service network because I can get it serviced faster and they said no since it is standard warranty. So I'm held hostage forced to use their service when they can't provide service timely. I have more pictures and videos as evidence.

Filed Sep 24, 2024 · Driver assistance, Electrical · TX

I frequently receive messages on the dash that the the truck: Vehicle may not start/restart service now, Pre-Collision assist not available and front camera fault. My truck has died on me which in drive and reverse. My dash and console has powered down while on the freeway then restarted about a minute later. I get these messages but Ford service is too backed up to address the issue within a reasonable amount of time and they will not let me get it serviced outside of their dealer network.

Filed Aug 2, 2024 · Electrical · PA

Air conditioning compressor clutch quit working. Was told ford is t making them and was given zero information if or when it might be resolved.

Filed Aug 2, 2024 · Electrical · PA

Ac compressor died bad clutch internally and they can’t fix it or tell when it will be fixed anytime soon. I have been told ford isn’t making new replacements at this time. So where does that leave me?

Filed Jul 22, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · TX

I've gotten about 15 to 20 on-screen messages that tell me my vehicle may not restart, my dash just dies in the middle of driving, my car will shut off by itself One started, My air conditioning will shut off automatically, I've got an issue with craftsmanship on my rear driver side door, and a plastic molding part just fell off my truck. I have taken pictures or videos as evidence where I could when it was safe to do so. It started in April but started documenting it in May after several repeat issues. I have more photos and video but can't upload them here due to size limitations.

Filed Mar 19, 2024 · Electrical · MN

I started my truck normally when a very loud screeching/ pounding was coming from the speakers. My decibel meter was reading 128 dB. Super loud! The volume didn't matter, turning off the radio did nothing. I was on my way to the dealership and stopped half way because of the noises from the speakers. I have a recording but it does even come close to how loud it actually is. No way can I drive it like this.

Filed Mar 19, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA

I intermittently lose trailer brakes when towing my trailers on my 2023 Ford F350. I have two trailers and both trailers give me intermittent faults saying "trailer disconnected' or "trailer turn signal lights not working", but the trailer is connected and the lights are working - but the brakes do not. I know this is a truck issue because both trailers have no issues with my 2017 Toyota Tundra. I have independently tested this theory with both trucks and trailers multiple times but only have the issue on the Ford truck. It seems to either be a bad 7-pin connector that randomly faults, or something with the trailer brake controller. It is very scary as I do not want to lose brakes when towing. I bought this truck specifically for towing my trailers. I have taken the issue to Auburn Ford, here in Auburn California and they tested the truck and found no issues. But my hunch is they are only using a 7-pin simulator, not an actual trailer.

Questions about the 2023 Ford F-350 SD electrical

Does the 2023 Ford F-350 SD have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the electrical of the 2023 Ford F-350 SD, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2023 Ford F-350 SD electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Ford F-350 SD electrical?

Yes, 2 recalls: 26V104000, 23V506000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford F-350 SD have the most electrical problems?

The Ford F-350 SD model years with the most electrical complaints are 2017 (30 complaints), 2022 (30 complaints) and 2004 (29 complaints).

Other 2023 Ford F-350 SD problems

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