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Back over prevention: display function
NewRisk. An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Ford F-150Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 608 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford F-150, most often about the power train. It is covered by 23 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-455 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Ford F-150 has problems
608 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
164Power train6 crash/fire/injury
127Electrical system10 crash/fire/injury
67Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
56Fuel system, gasoline
45Equipment7 crash/fire/injury
38Engine
36Fuel/propulsion system
25Visibility/wiper
24Service brakes
16119 other systems25 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 164 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 127 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 67 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 56 | 0 |
| Equipment | 45 | 7 |
| Engine | 38 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 36 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 24 | 6 |
| 19 other systems | 161 | 25 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
23 recalls
2022 Ford F-150 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. 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,…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: lighting control module
Risk. Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: lighting control module
Risk. Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Risk. Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: labels
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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: lighting control module
Risk. Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: axle hubs
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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: lighting control module
Risk. Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Parking brake: electrical
Risk. Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Exterior lighting: lighting control module
Risk. Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Air bags
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…
repaired · 2024 Q2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. Incorrectly tightened wheel lug nuts can loosen and result in wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Steering: column
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.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Risk. Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
28kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 44 power train complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 22% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
23under 30k miles41under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Exterior lighting
8 owners mentioned a cost$1,855median
Middle half: $1,613 – $2,465
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other F-150 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-150 median. How we score
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2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Ford F-150, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerLed to recall 24V-635
- Low-pressure fuel pump failureLed to recall 25V-455
In owners' words
What F-150 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
"| own a 2022 Ford F-150 with approximately 69500 miles and am reporting recurring problems with the 10-speed 10R80 automatic transmission. The transmission has experienced.Hard downshifts into 3rd gear rpm flaring upshifts from 4th and 5th gear. These incidents have occurred when timing to a stop…
I am experiencing the following issues: - Hard shifting and a noticeable thud when coming to a stop - Jerking and bumping that causes vibrations inside the cabin - Hard shifting when shifting into reverse or park
My transmission hard shifts and stalls out. It was also low on fluid in January 2026, but it was not leaking. When pulling out from intersections with oncoming cars the transmission stalled. It has also stalled on the freeway. Yes, a ford dealership confirmed it. No warning lamps. I was told ford…
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