general problems of the 2023 Ford F-150

The vibration occurs consistently above approximately 40 mph and becomes more pronounced at highway speeds. It is felt • gas pedal • underbody near shifter • steering wheel • seat despite numerous repair attempts and replacement of major drivetrain components, the vibration has not been permanently resolved. Truck keeps throwing road force on brand new tires as well. Repairs and attempts have included: • tire pressure corrections • multiple tire balances and road force balancing • replacement of all four tires • subsequent rebalancing of the replacement tires after road force values continued to fluctuate • additional tire replacement when road force variation repeatedly returned despite proper balancing • replacement of both front hubs • replacement of both front axles • replacement of front steering knuckles • replacement of front differential ring and pinion bearing kit • replacement of right front axle • replacement of transfer case • replacement of front driveshaft • diagnostic tire swapping from another vehicle for comparison at one point, test tires from another truck were installed to isolate the concern, which resulted in the vibration spreading further into the steering wheel and seat. The issue affects drivability and confidence in the vehicle at highway speeds. Current visit beginning January 7, 2026: vehicle has remained at the dealership continuously with no return to me and no confirmed repair completion (now exceeding 40 consecutive days). The cumulative days out of service significantly exceed 30 days. Despite substantial drivetrain component replacement, the vibration concern persists. The persistent vibration affects normal use, drivability, and confidence in the vehicle at highway speeds. Persistent drivetrain vibration at highway speeds raises safety concerns. Repeated axle, differential, transfer case, and driveshaft replacements indicate unresolved mechanical instability.

Rear axle shaft/hub broken. Rear differential leaking.

My F-150 has been a nightmare since I purchased it in April. Ford dealers are unwilling to even look into my complaints. It has now got to the point where I cant drive the vehicle on the interstate because it is too unstable at those speeds. As in the steering wheel moves one way and the truck steers another. The truck is on its 3rd set of tires with only 30k miles on the odometer, but Ford always comes up with some excuse to blame it on me. That is not the case though, I've had 3 4x4 F-150s prior to this one, so I know what to expect from and how to drive a truck.

I made a left-hand turn during a snow storm, and the right rear wheel slid and I made contact with the curb at a relatively low speed. The rear right wheel assembly failed and snapped, leaving the wheel assembly 90 degrees to normal. In other words, the wheel went from vertical to horizontal. Upon visual inspection, the axle snapped, and the axle's interior steel looked defective. The axle appeared very coarse, porous, and poorly consolidated. I requested to keep all the parts which are now located in storage. Both the insurance company and the Ford motor company dealership seemed to think the axle was defective. Nobody was injured or hurt.

Iwe issues in 2wd mode, experiencing random vibration from the front end, particularly when cold 32 degrees and below. Vibration wont stop until you pull over and stop vehicle. Sounds like hitting rumble strips. It is an intermittent problem. It has happened so far 3 times since ownership. Once in decemeber, February, and March with each time 2 miles away from my home and the temps being 32 degrees and below. There are numerous reports on this problem with the 2023 f150 on the F-150 forum page. Some users have tagged Ford as they posted their frustration over this annoying problem. You pay so much for these vehicles only to be left with additional problems and the company not doing anything for you to remedy the issue. These vehicles are are mortgages anymore.

Both front iwe’s are in question. When it’s cold out like below 32 degrees, I driving and hear a grinding noise. Sounds like a bearing type noise when they are stuck engage and one free spinning. The dealer told me if I hear noise again to engage/press 4high. The noise went away but not fixed.