2023 Ford F-150 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 384 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Ford F-150 overview page.
What owners report
“Harsh downshifts in 10R80 transmission. Unpredictable shifting. Significant clunking while driving. Vehicle less than 1 year old and I bought it brand new. Issue has…”NHTSA complaint 11587847 — filed 05/09/2024
“Transmission jerking, harsh shifting, clunking, lunging, and hesitating. I have taken this truck to Hagerstown Ford for repair. They advised they were able to duplicate…”NHTSA complaint 11587254 — filed 05/06/2024
“Burring noise coming from front end - seems 4 wheel drive partially engages approximately 2-5 miles down the road after a cold start. Hitting the…”NHTSA complaint 11571359 — filed 02/11/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Ford F-150 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2023 Ford F-150: 140 of 384 complaints on file (36.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Ford F-150 have in total?
384 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
