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Ford F-150Model year report

2022 Ford F-150 Problems

Compared with other Ford F-150 years

Typical for this model

53/100 1.1× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2019, 2020, 2023

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
602filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
27,882miles, 133 complaints with mileage
Recalls
23campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 9 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Ford F-150 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2022 Ford F-150 most often describe rear axle bolt breakage, low-pressure fuel pump stalling, and transmission shifting problems, usually in the first 20,000 to 40,000 miles. Many complaints center on recall repairs where owners say parts were not yet available, and a separate group describes electrical glitches such as blank instrument clusters, flickering lights, and SYNC screen faults.

  1. Fuel system

    Engine stall / loss of power (fuel pump)

    • 104 complaints (17%)
    • median 33,000 mi at 4.0 yrs old (40 state mileage)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2023–2026

    Owners describe the truck losing power or stalling at speed, sometimes hesitating or feeling sluggish under acceleration, and occasionally failing to restart. Several complaints reference recall 25V455000 and say the dealer told them the repair part was not yet available; some report the dealer could not duplicate or diagnose the stall. Spread from about 25,000 to 75,000 miles, with one owner noting the problem was more frequent in hot weather.

    Recall 25V4550001 related service bulletin

    What to check: Confirm whether recall 25V455000 has been performed and ask for any stored powertrain codes; note whether the truck has stalled or hesitated at speed.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle was restarted; however, there several unknown warning lights illuminated. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11675726, filed 2025-07, 35,000 miles

    “The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after the failure. The vehicle was recently towed to the dealer after the failure, and the vehicle had failed to restart. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer on several occasions to be diagnosed; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11689155, filed 2025-09, 27,496 miles
  2. Transmission and drivetrain

    Rear axle hub bolt fracture

    • 80 complaints (13%)
    • median 29,850 mi at 3.9 yrs old (26 state mileage)
    • filed 2022–2026

    Complaints describe the rear axle hub bolt breaking, sometimes discovered during a tire rotation or oil change, and sometimes noticed as fluid leaking at the rear wheel or a rattling sound from the hubcap. Several owners report the dealer replaced the rear axle assemblies, in some cases more than once, and that parts for the recall repair were on back order. A few describe loss of stability or wheel sliding while turning. Mostly reported between roughly 25,000 and 45,000 miles, with a few at higher mileage.

    Recall 23V896000

    What to check: Ask whether recall 23V896000 was completed and whether the axle bolt and hub splines were inspected; check for fluid weeping or noise at the rear wheels.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear axle hub bolt had fractured on three separate occasions while driving. The contact stated that there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the rear hubcap, followed by a rear-end fluid leak prior to each failure. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The dealer replaced the driver’s and passenger’s side rear axles under warranty twice. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11745956, filed 2026-06, 26,095 miles

    “The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed there was oil leaking from the rear passenger's side wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle bolt was faulty, and the rear axles needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the rear axles under warranty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,361.”

    NHTSA complaint #11552824, filed 2023-10, 34,361 miles
  3. Transmission and drivetrain

    Transmission shift quality and gear engagement

    • 145 complaints (24%)
    • median 30,000 mi at 2.4 yrs old (49 state mileage)
    • 9 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • owner-quoted repair $1,385 (median of 5 quotes)
    • filed 2022–2026

    Complaints describe the transmission hesitating, staying in the lower gears, or shifting roughly, and in some cases the truck rolling while the shifter indicated park or shifting into park on its own with a hill-start warning. Owners report software updates and, in some cases, transmission replacement by the dealer, with mixed results. Mostly reported between roughly 6,000 and 50,000 miles.

    Recall 23V0700003 related service bulletins

    What to check: Test drive at highway speed and note any shudder or hesitation on light throttle; ask whether the transmission software updates or TSB procedures were applied.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and released. The contact then depressed the brake pedal; however, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately, and the transmission failed to shift into neutral (N). The vehicle coasted to the side of the roadway and was able to come to a complete stop. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11529307, filed 2023-06, 22,000 miles

    “The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that he had placed the vehicle into park, engaged the parking brake, and removed the key from the ignition as he went to unload a trailer attached to the vehicle. While the contact was removing a tractor from a trailer, the vehicle independently rolled forward without warning. As the vehicle continued to roll forward, the vehicle jackknifed to the left which brought the vehicle to a stop. The failure bent both the trailer hitch and the trailer frame. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11479420, filed 2022-08, 7,000 miles
  4. Electrical system

    Instrument cluster and display faults

    Mentioned in 6 of 60 sampled complaints

    Owners describe the instrument cluster going blank or dropping the speedometer, fuel gauge, and other readings while driving, and some report the center display screen going blank or the rearview camera image being blocked. Dealers in several cases could not reproduce or diagnose the problem, and complaints note software-related fixes. Reported from very low mileage up to about 46,000 miles, including some near-new vehicles.

    Recall 26V489000Recall 25V3150003 related service bulletins

    What to check: Check that the SYNC and rearview camera software updates tied to recalls 25V315000 and 26V489000 were applied, and watch the cluster and screen during a test drive.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster intermittently failed to function properly. Due to the failure, the speedometer, fuel gauge, and MPH were inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.”

    NHTSA complaint #11663040, filed 2025-05, 46,000 miles

    “The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-53. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the monitor screen went blank. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the system needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the same local dealer, who diagnosed that the system module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving, the 4WD was inoperable. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11544527, filed 2023-09, 24,000 miles
  5. Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)

    Water leaks into cabin (windshield, sunroof, drains)

    • 52 complaints (9%)
    • median 30,000 mi at 3.0 yrs old (13 state mileage)
    • 4 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2022–2026

    Owners report water entering the cabin after rain or a car wash, from behind the dashboard onto the floor, through the panoramic sunroof onto the headliner and seat, or around the windshield where the seal was diagnosed as failed. Some mention a mildew odor and corrosion of components behind the dash; dealers in several cases were unable to complete a repair. Reported from about 6,000 to 66,000 miles, typically after rain or car washes.

    Recall 25V729000

    What to check: Inspect the headliner, carpet, and under-dash area for dampness or water stains and check for a musty smell; run water over the roof and windshield.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle after a rainstorm, there was an excessive amount of water inside the vehicle on and around the front dashboard. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the front windshield bonding agent had failed, resulting in heavy water leaking inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11646988, filed 2025-03, 35,000 miles

    “The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was rainwater entering the interior of the vehicle on the front driver's side. The contact noticed the rainwater entering from behind the dashboard onto the front driver's side floor mat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.”

    NHTSA complaint #11657536, filed 2025-04, 66,000 miles

Buying note. Verify that the open recalls for this year were actually completed, particularly the rear axle bolt and low-pressure fuel pump campaigns, since owners frequently report parts were unavailable. Also check for rear axle noise or leaks, transmission shudder on a highway test drive, and water intrusion in the cabin.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 602 consumer complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150. 133 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,882 miles. Of all complaints, 20 involved a crash, 7 a fire, 29 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns and 483 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 15 Ford F-150 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 53 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (16), Body and structure (14), Suspension (14), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (12), Steering (10), Wheels (8), Lane departure (7), Latches, locks and linkages (5), Air bags (4), Seats (4), Engine cooling (3), Seat belts (2), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “I received a letter many months ago from Ford stating that recall 23S65 would be remedied during the first quarter of 2025. Ford is now late in addressing this recall, and should face scrutiny, fines, or some other form of punishment. I continue to wait for information from Ford and for the fix itself. Meanwhile my truck is at risk every time I drive it.”

NHTSA complaint #11651994, filed 2025-04

Electrical system: “Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased from the local dealer. Upon purchase, the dealer's Odometer Disclosure Form indicated that the odometer mileage reading was 82,823. However, after obtaining a Carfax Report, the contact discovered that the last odometer mileage reading was 126,170.”

NHTSA complaint #11711234, filed 2026-01, 126,170 miles

Fuel system: “The recall is 10 months old and no remedy offered. Every time I get behind tge wheel I'm risking an injury or death of myself or someone else. I can't sell my vehicle because it would put the next owner at risk. Do I have to wait until there's an injury or death to have something done about this?”

NHTSA complaint #11738123, filed 2026-05

Other or unknown: “Ford has had my truck at the dealer for 4 weeks trying to perform recall 25V315. The update has not been successful and Ford will not give me my truck back while they try and come up with a solution. My truck did not experience any problems with the rear camera screen freezing. Other trucks are experiencing similar problems.”

NHTSA complaint #11693780, filed 2025-10

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 133 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 40,000 miles.

19%0–1023%10–2541%25–5010%50–752%75–1005%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (133 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 27,882 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20222023202420252026165
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Ford F-150. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
F-150 Regular Cab · regular cab 2WD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 16.4% risk
F-150 Regular Cab · regular cab 4WD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 19.1% risk
F-150 Super Cab · extended cab 2WD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 16.4% risk
F-150 Super Cab · extended cab 4WD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 19.1% risk
F-150 (super Crew) Lightning BEV · crew cab 4WD★★★★★4 / 4554 · 12.7% risk
F-150 Super Crew · crew cab 2WD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 16.4% risk
F-150 Super Crew · crew cab 4WD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 19.1% risk
F-150 Super Crew HEV · crew cab 2WD★★★★★5 / 5554
F-150 Super Crew HEV · crew cab 4WD★★★★★5 / 5554
F-150 Super Cab Diesel · extended cab 2WDnot rated———4 · 16.4% risk
F-150 Super Cab Diesel · extended cab 4WDnot rated———4 · 19.1% risk
F-150 Super Crew Diesel · crew cab 2WDnot rated———4 · 16.4% risk
F-150 Super Crew Diesel · crew cab 4WDnot rated———4 · 19.1% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Ford F-150 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
F150 Pickup 2WD2.7L 6-cyl10-speed automatic202622$3,050
F150 Pickup 2WD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic182420$3,350
F150 Pickup 2WD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic172420$3,350
F150 Pickup 4WD2.7L 6-cyl10-speed automatic192421$3,200
F150 Pickup 4WD2.7L 6-cyl10-speed automatic172320$3,350
F150 Pickup 4WD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic182320$3,350
F150 Pickup 4WD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic172319$3,550
F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic162018$3,700
F150 RAPTOR 37 4WD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic151615$4,450
F150 RAPTOR 37 4WD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic141615$4,450
F150 RAPTOR 4WD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic151816$4,200
F150 RAPTOR 4WD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic141815$4,450
F-150 Lightning 4WDElectricsingle-speed766168 MPGe$1,100
F-150 Lightning 4WD Extended RangeElectricsingle-speed786370 MPGe$1,100

9 more EPA-rated versions are not shown.

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 23 recalls for the 2022 Ford F-150 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 483 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 483 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford F-150

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202612—8520—Too new
20251095,33014520Too new to compareToo new
20241958,75011520Too new to compareToo new
202341829,7001352142 · TypicalToo new
202260227,8822352053 · TypicalRising
20211,04048,0002952067 · MoreRising
202074238,000114–51945 · TypicalRising
20191,34360,00094–52140 · TypicalRising
20182,32540,000184–52174 · MoreRising
20171,46353,0001752049 · TypicalRising
20162,09346,0001352074 · MoreRising
20151,74550,0001352061 · TypicalStable
20141,53965,000841851 · TypicalRising
20132,99274,281341848 · TypicalRising
20121,78463,000441856 · TypicalStable
20112,19470,766641867 · MoreStable
201084358,1501—166 · FewerStable
200932450,5252—170 · FewerFalling
200836961,5001—150 · FewerStable
200748857,4262—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200658560,5004—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20051,11261,0003—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20042,02961,0005—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200342363,9464—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200282190,0002—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20011,23695,0008—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20001,07591,8436—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19991,044100,0007—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19981,381113,0708—15Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19972,758107,36014—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1996324110,0002—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1995626117,0002—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1994676132,8356—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1993586136,5007—15Not compared (before 2008)Rising
1992470133,0003—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1991304107,0003—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199027597,9004—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1989224106,0004—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198813999,0612—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198791128,0133—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198661120,5001—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198528—1—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198415192,0351—14—Stable
198310—1———Not enough data
19825—0———Not enough data

All Ford F-150 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

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

Owners of the 2022 Ford F-150 most often describe rear axle bolt breakage, low-pressure fuel pump stalling, and transmission shifting problems, usually in the first 20,000 to 40,000 miles. The issues reported most often: Engine stall / loss of power (fuel pump); Rear axle hub bolt fracture; Transmission shift quality and gear engagement.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA recorded 602 consumer complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Ford F-150 is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 161 complaints (27% of the total), followed by electrical system with 126.

Has the 2022 Ford F-150 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2022 Ford F-150 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Ford F-150 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 9 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Ford F-150 get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Ford F-150 (F150 Pickup 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Ford F-150 reported?

Among the 133 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,882 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 40,000 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.