The Lemon Index
20225th generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaintsThe 2023 Ford E-Series hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2023 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.
6 owner complaints, first 3 years — combined, EPA
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When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 22V925000 (fuel system, gasoline), 22V792000 (transmission & drivetrain) and 22V384000 (equipment) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Any clunks over bumps or uneven tire wear? Were struts, shocks or control arms replaced?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Ford sent dealers 29 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Some 2021-2023 F-Super Duty/E-Series vehicles equipped with a 6.2L, 6.8L or 7.3L gasoline…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Ford's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 6 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
In owners' words
56k miles - engine failure. Cylinder 1. Knocking - engine replacement.
2023 Ford E-Series owner · NHTSA complaint 11644700
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 29 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some 2021-2023 F-Super Duty/E-Series vehicles equipped with a 6.2L, 6.8L or 7.3L gasoline…
- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2022
The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank may peel and lead to corrosion of the exposed metal, which can result in a fuel leak.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2022
The bolt that secures the rear axle rotor to the wheel-hub may be improperly tightened, possibly resulting in wheel separation.
- Equipment · recall issued 2022
In addition, certain 2016 E-Series, 2017 and 2019 F-450, 2021 F-350, and 2021 Transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are also included in this recall.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Ford E-Series year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2023 Ford E-Series reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 6 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2023 Ford E-Series problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (33%), suspension (33%) and transmission & drivetrain (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Ford E-Series have?
3 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Does the 2023 Ford E-Series have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 17% of its owner complaints.
What Ford E-Series year is better than the 2023?
Nearby, the 2022 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about half as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2010 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works