2022 Ford F-450 SDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford F-450 SD, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 14 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 May 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Ford F-450 SD has problems

24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system81
Service brakes70
Engine42
Structure20
Power train20
Equipment20
Wheels10
Exterior lighting10
Firerelated11
3 other systems30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

14 recalls

2022 Ford F-450 SD 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.

16%repaired · 2026 Q3

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

New

Recall 26V-204 · Mar 31, 2026 · 422,613 vehicles · 66,764 repaired

Risk. Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2026 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

New

Recall 26V-158 · Mar 17, 2026 · 9,839 vehicles · 4,904 repaired

Risk. High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

New

Recall 26V-104 · Feb 20, 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles · 3,685,828 repaired

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,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

57%repaired · 2026 Q3

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Recall 25V-729 · Oct 24, 2025 · 174,853 vehicles · 99,895 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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39%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

Recall 25V-686 · Oct 10, 2025 · 291,901 vehicles · 114,006 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

57%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Recall 25V-132 · Feb 28, 2025 · 10,952 vehicles · 6,278 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

38%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 25V-048 · Jan 31, 2025 · 91,580 vehicles · 34,369 repaired

Risk. Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

28%repaired · 2026 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 24V-957 · Dec 20, 2024 · 295,449 vehicles · 83,166 repaired

Risk. High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2025 Q3

Power train: axle hubs

Do not drive

Recall 23V-758 · Nov 9, 2023 · 13 vehicles · 11 repaired

Risk. Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2025 Q3

Other: owners/service/other manual

Recall 23V-420 · Jun 9, 2023 · 691,133 vehicles · 685,305 repaired

Risk. Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2024 Q2

Other: labels

Recall 22V-384 · May 27, 2022 · 5,247 vehicles · 4,246 repaired

Risk. Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2025 Q2

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Recall 22V-250 · Apr 14, 2022 · 652,996 vehicles · 508,559 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2024 Q1

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Recall 22V-193 · Mar 25, 2022 · 391,836 vehicles · 347,484 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other F-450 SD 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-450 SD median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What F-450 SD owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-450SD. The contact stated while driving 50-65 MPH, the vehicle lost drive power and the instrument panel lights started flickering. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to…
Complaint 11641049 · Feb 6, 2025 · 75,000 miles
Gatormade gooseneck trailers equipped with electric over hydraulic disc brakes will loose trailer connection to ford trucks model years 2022+ and some newer GM trucks upon restart of the vehicle resulting in the loss of trailer brakes. Also randomly while driving the trailer will loose connection…
Complaint 11629955 · Dec 10, 2024
The tailgate has opened randomly on about 4 or 5 occasions most recently the tailgate opened making a right turn while the horse trailer was connected to it and damaged the tailgate. It seems to open on right turns or when washed or been raining. The key is kept in the console and i always apply…
Complaint 11623119 · Nov 1, 2024

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