2023 Ford F-150: Knock sensor wiring chewed into by rodent
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2023 F-150 report: knock sensor wiring chewed into by rodent. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 4,650 miles.
NHTSA has 181 owner complaints for the 2023 F-150 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767492 (filed 09/28/2026): “The rear brake light led failed and ford refused to cover under their 4/48000 bumper to bumper warranty, there is no damage to the light assembly and the failure is going to cost $1700 to correct. for a light bulb(led so no bulb) issue, this is fraud from ford…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11759546 (filed 08/25/2026): “While driving at speed, my vehicle experienced a severe safety hazard: the transmission jerked violently and the engine completely stalled on the road, causing an immediate loss of power. the dealership diagnosed the truck and stated that tree debris had plugg…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: ford installed new wiring, not under warranty (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,800 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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