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2022 Ford F-150 problems, complaints & recalls

Far more Rising

NHTSA has received 584 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford F-150, or 125.0 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 2.97, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #87 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ford models its rate is 130% higher; against other Full-size pickups it is 28% higher.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Complaints filed between 2022-01-24 and 2026-09-01. Median delay from incident to filing: 12 days.

584Complaints
125.0Complaints per year on the road
2.97Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
23Recalls
4.6%Share involving a crash or fire
204Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2021) drew 219.5 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 110.0 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 183 complaints, 148% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Transmission / powertrain (25.0% of complaints), followed by Electrical (19.7%) and Interior & equipment (12.3%). Transmission / powertrain complaints are 2.1 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Transmission / powertrain reports, owners most often mention “axle”, “train”, “bolt”, “notification power” and “rear”. 27 reports (4.6%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 29 injuries and 0 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 35 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (47% of incidents). In the last 12 months 204 new complaints were filed, versus 134 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls for this model year. 94% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 2 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Low-pressure fuel pump failure” (opened 2024-07-29, closed 2025-09-19).

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles2.97
  • vs. other Ford models2.3
  • vs. other 2022 models3.2
  • vs. other Full-size pickups1.28
  • Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (183)2.48
  • #87 of 92 · 2022Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 2018217.9 per year5.18
  • 2019128.7 per year3.06
  • 202080.6 per year1.92
  • 2021219.5 per year5.22
  • 2022125.0 per year2.97
  • 2023110.0 per year2.61
  • 202481.1 per year1.93
  • 202571.1 per year1.69

Ford F-150 problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

  • Transmission / powertrain146 · 25.0% · 2.15×
  • Electrical115 · 19.7% · 1.25×
  • Interior & equipment72 · 12.3% · 1.37×
  • Body & structure56 · 9.6% · 1.05×
  • Fuel system55 · 9.4% · 2.18×
  • Lighting46 · 7.9% · 5.05×
  • Engine41 · 7.0% · 0.32×
  • Brakes26 · 4.5% · 0.74×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Transmission / powertrain · Common terms in reports

  • axle40
  • train42
  • bolt28
  • notification power23
  • rear48
  • transmission45

Electrical · Common terms in reports

  • static31
  • speakers32
  • loud52
  • ears16
  • audio20
  • volume19

Interior & equipment · Common terms in reports

  • speakers22
  • static19
  • loud28
  • sound system11
  • noise24
  • unleashed7

Problem areas: Transmission / powertrain · Engine · Body & structure · Electrical · Interior & equipment · Brakes · Lighting · Fuel system · Wheels, tires & suspension · Steering · Driver-assist systems · Airbags & seat belts

When complaints were filed

2022: 46 46 2022 2023: 137 137 2023 2024: 92 92 2024 2025: 162 162 2025 2026: 147 147 2026
  • Crashes reported: 20
  • Fires reported: 7
  • Injuries: 29
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr13.9%
  • 1–2 yrs23.8%
  • 2–3 yrs15.4%
  • 3–5 yrs46.9%
  • 5+ yrs0.0%

Median age at incident: 35 months

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2022 · Full-size pickups

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2022 Toyota Tundra42691.22.17
2022 GMC Sierra 1500570122.02.9
2022 Ford F-150584125.02.97
2022 Ram 1500604129.23.07
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500609130.33.1

Safety recalls (23)

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Campaign 26V489000 · 2026-07-28

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL Campaign 26V104000 · 2026-02-20

Summary: 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 NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Campaign 25V729000 · 2025-10-24

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.

Risk: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE Campaign 25V515000 · 2025-08-08

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recalls 22V686 and 23V802. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. 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: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the light emitting diode control module and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C38.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE Campaign 25V517000 · 2025-08-08

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V686. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. 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: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the light emitting diode control module and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C37.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Campaign 25V455000 · 2025-07-07

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Campaign 25V315000 · 2025-05-09

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL Campaign 25V132000 · 2025-02-28

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Campaign 24V852000 · 2024-11-08

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE Campaign 24V682000 · 2024-09-13

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. 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: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C30. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under 22V-686 and will need to have the new remedy performed.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Campaign 24V635000 · 2024-08-23

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS Campaign 23V896000 · 2023-12-22

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.

Risk: Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE Campaign 23V802000 · 2023-11-28

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. 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: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the LED driver module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C36. Vehicles with high series headlamps previously recalled under recall number 22V-686 that received an incomplete remedy, or have not yet been repaired, will need to have the new remedy completed.

PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL Campaign 23V509000 · 2023-07-21

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.

Risk: Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Campaign 23V070000 · 2023-02-10

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."

Risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Campaign 22V842000 · 2022-11-15

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2023. Remedy parts are expected in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S71. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-142.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE Campaign 22V686000 · 2022-09-14

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. 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: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C22.

AIR BAGS Campaign 22V684000 · 2022-09-14

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. The right-side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to not deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: During air bag deployment, the air bag cover my break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C23.

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Campaign 22V675000 · 2022-09-08

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 Raptor Series vehicles equipped with 37-inch tires. The lug nuts on the wheels may have been incorrectly tightened.

Risk: Incorrectly tightened wheel lug nuts can loosen and result in wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten or replace the wheel lug nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S59.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Campaign 22V623000 · 2022-08-12

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

Risk: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft, as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S53.

STEERING:COLUMN Campaign 22V253000 · 2022-04-14

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. The power-adjustable telescoping steering column connector wiring may be too short. Wiring that is too short can become damaged or separate if the adjustable steering column is extended all the way.

Risk: Damaged or separated wiring may result in the steering column not moving as intended in certain crash conditions, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column wiring harness and repair the wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 9, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available by the end of July, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S24.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL Campaign 22V193000 · 2022-03-25

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Campaign 21V986000 · 2021-12-16

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

Risk: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S56.

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Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Ford F-150?

584 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Ford F-150, or about 125.0 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Ford F-150?

The most common category is Transmission / powertrain, accounting for 25.0% of complaints.

Does the 2022 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 23 safety recall(s) for this model year. 2 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Low-pressure fuel pump failure” (opened 2024-07-29, closed 2025-09-19).

Is the 2022 Ford F-150 still generating complaints?

In the last 12 months 204 new complaints were filed, versus 134 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

How does the 2022 Ford F-150 compare with similar vehicles?

NHTSA has received 584 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford F-150, or 125.0 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 2.97, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #87 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ford models its rate is 130% higher; against other Full-size pickups it is 28% higher.