2022 Ford F-150

▲ Better than typical
2022 Ford F-150
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 304 complaints 1992: 470 complaints 1992 1993: 586 complaints 1994: 676 complaints 1995: 626 complaints 1996: 324 complaints 1997: 2758 complaints 1997 1998: 1381 complaints 1999: 1044 complaints 2000: 1074 complaints 2001: 1236 complaints 2002: 820 complaints 2002 2003: 421 complaints 2004: 2027 complaints 2005: 1112 complaints 2006: 584 complaints 2007: 487 complaints 2007 2008: 368 complaints 2009: 324 complaints 2010: 840 complaints 2011: 2179 complaints 2012: 1771 complaints 2012 2013: 2956 complaints 2014: 1497 complaints 2015: 1638 complaints 2016: 1976 complaints 2017: 1379 complaints 2017 2018: 2218 complaints 2019: 1270 complaints 2020: 677 complaints 2021: 934 complaints 2022: 554 complaints 2022 2023: 382 complaints 2024: 178 complaints 2025: 97 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2022: 554 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
19872
198914
199021
1991304
1992470
1993586
1994676
1995626
1996324
19972758
19981381
19991044
20001074
20011236
2002820
2003421
20042027
20051112
2006584
2007487
2008368
2009324
2010840
20112179
20121771
20132956
20141497
20151638
20161976
20171379
20182218
20191270
2020677
2021934
2022554
2023382
2024178
202597
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 146 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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The contact owned a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal suddenly traveled to the floorboard, and the vehicle accelerated on its own.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231004

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 115 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Loud popping + static sound while car is on. Audio controls unresponsive, loud enough to cause hearing damage.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231012

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%

10% of complaints: exterior lighting — 57 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 47 distinct reports on file.

EQUIPMENT 8%

8% of complaints: equipment — 43 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220204 — power train, structure

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.

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.

Campaign 21V986000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220422 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 22V193000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220728 — steering

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. The power-adjustable telescoping steering column connector wiring may be too short.

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.

Campaign 22V253000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220901 — power train, structure

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.

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.

Campaign 22V623000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220926 — wheels

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.

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.

Campaign 22V675000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20221026 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 22V684000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230329 — exterior lighting

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.

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.

Campaign 22V686000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230425 — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.

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.

Campaign 23V070000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230630 — visibility

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.

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.

Campaign 22V842000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230929 — EA (closed 20241031)

Loss of Motive Power

R 20240119 — exterior lighting

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.

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.

Campaign 23V802000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240212 — parking brake

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.

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.

Campaign 23V509000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20240729 — PE (closed 20250919)

Low-pressure fuel pump failure

R 20241219 — equipment

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.

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.

Campaign 24V852000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250310 — exterior lighting

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.

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.

Campaign 24V682000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250411 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 25V132000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250509 — power train

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.

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.

Campaign 23V896000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250703 — engine and engine cooling

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.

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.

Campaign 24V635000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250820 — exterior lighting

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.

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.

Campaign 25V515000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250912 — exterior lighting

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.

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.

Campaign 25V517000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251008 — back over prevention

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,...

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

Campaign 25V315000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251110 — visibility

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.

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.

Campaign 25V729000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260325 — electrical system, exterior lighting

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.

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.

Campaign 26V104000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — fuel system, gasoline

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.

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.

Campaign 25V455000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Ford F-150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (146 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (115 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (57 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V455000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V986000 (power train, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V193000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V253000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V623000 (power train, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V675000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V684000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V686000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V070000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V842000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V802000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V509000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V852000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V682000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V132000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V896000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V635000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V515000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V517000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V315000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V729000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V104000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2025 ▲ 2024 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 2013 ■ 1997 ■ 2018

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Ford F-150 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Ford F-150 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford F-150?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Ford F-150 have?

22 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.