2022 Ford F-350 SD Problems

What owners report

Owner complaints on this model year cluster around two themes: electrical gremlins (water in the battery junction box, trailer brake module failures, dash and infotainment dropouts) and driveline/suspension behavior — rough or failing transmissions and steering-column looseness or highway wobble. Complaints span the full mileage range, from near-new trucks to well past 100,000 miles, and many describe dealers confirming a fault but lacking parts, availability, or warranty coverage.

1. 1
   Transmission and drivetrain

   Transmission shudder, harsh shifts and failures

   • 8 complaints (7%)
   • median 42,163 mi at 2.3 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2022–2026

   Owners describe shuddering or jerking during shifts, delayed engagement, loud noises from the driveline and, in several cases, a transmission that needed replacement. Complaints mention torque converter clutch codes, rough 2-4 shifts and hesitation when pulling away from a stop, and one owner reports internal damage after flat-towing the truck in neutral tow mode. Dealers variously reprogrammed the control module, rebooted it, or replaced the unit. Reported from about 20,000 miles upward, with several cases between 60,000 and 100,000 miles.

   4 related service bulletins

   What to check: Drive the truck through all gears, including part-throttle upshifts and a stop-and-go pull-away, and ask for service records showing whether any transmission reprogramming or replacement was done.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Multiple fail alerts for the transmission and engine. The transmission was not shifting gears, very loud noise inside cab and vehicle would barley move at times. Initially, dealer said nothing wrong and cleared the dash alert. Issue returned the next time it was driven. Multiple alerts stated the transmission torque converter clutch was not operating/failed, along with a four-wheel drive fault.”

   NHTSA complaint #11483407, filed 2022-09

   “While flat towing my 2022 Ford F‑350 behind a motorhome using Ford’s Neutral Tow Mode procedure, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic transmission failure. The Ford dealer documented this clearly on the service invoice: “HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS FLAT TOWED.” After the tow, the truck had severe slipping, delayed engagement, high RPM with no movement, and a wrench light. The dealer confirmed fault codes P0741, P1744, and P27B4. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11735855, filed 2026-05
2. 2
   Electrical system

   Trailer brakes not working or losing power

   • 15 complaints (13%)
   • median 49,900 mi at 2.0 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2022–2026

   Owners towing fifth wheels, campers and utility trailers report that the trailer brakes either get no power at all, engage late, or drop out mid-trip, sometimes with a 'trailer disconnected' message. In one case reconnecting a harness plug near the spare tire restored braking; other owners were told a module needed replacement or update. Several complaints note the dealer could not reproduce or repair the fault, and some mention recall campaigns on the integrated trailer brake control that did not cover their vehicle or had no parts available. Reported across a wide mileage range, from very low miles to over 90,000, typically while towing.

   Recall 22V193000Recall 25V132000Recall 26V104000

   What to check: Hook up a trailer with electric brakes and test the manual squeeze lever and pedal braking before buying; ask whether the trailer brake control software updates from the related recalls were applied.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I see there is a software recall update on trailer brake controller but not sure if that is the issue. The manual squeeze brakes did not work first time 5th wheel hooked up. The 7 pin trailer clip goes into a 5 pin harness and a 2 pin harness. The 2 pin is the brake control for the trailer. I traced the wiring to the next connector.. When the wiring was unplugged and replugged in the connection and braking system worked. It is located on driver side next to spare tire. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11459218, filed 2022-04

   “Loss of power to trailer brakes. Lights work, brakes get no power. Tested at plug on truck, no brake power, fuses checked, all still good. No messages for disconnected trailer.”

   NHTSA complaint #11677431, filed 2025-07
3. 3
   Electrical system

   Rearview camera black, distorted or unavailable

   • 9 complaints (8%)
   • median 12,250 mi at 2.4 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2022–2026

   Complaints describe the rear camera going black, blue or distorted while reversing, or a 'full view not available' bar covering the image. Some owners were told the fix was covered by a recall but that parts were not yet available, and one owner reports backing into a pole with a blank screen. Others note other cameras still work while the rear one does not. Mostly reported at low to moderate mileage, from a few thousand miles up to about 23,000.

   Recall 25V686000Recall 25V048000Recall 25V7290001 related service bulletin

   What to check: Test the rear camera in reverse and check for a clear image in low light; confirm with a dealer whether the camera recall remedy for this VIN has been completed.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “My truck is only 3 years old. However about 3 months ago I noticed my rear view camera quit working. I only get a black or blue screen. Every other camera still works. I know there are over 1 million ford vehicles with this exact same issue that are under a recall. I would like to know why mine is not. I do not think it is fair I have to pay to repair an issue that’s covered by over 1 million other Ford vehicles.”

   NHTSA complaint #11671308, filed 2025-07

   “When the vehicle is moving forward, and rear camera is selected to visibly confirm the status of anything behind the vehicle, there is a giant black bar/box that states full view not available Clearly this is a safety hazard in the sense that I am unable to rapidly assess and determine the status of anything behind my vehicle, be it a trailer, a hitch mounted bike rack, or another vehicle. Ford should be required to remove all of these distractions from their software immediately.”

   NHTSA complaint #11741709, filed 2026-06
4. 4
   Steering

   Steering column looseness, clunk or wheel separation

   • 6 complaints (5%)
   • median 60,000 mi at 3.1 yrs old (3 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2024–2026

   Complaints describe a clunking or tapping from the steering column over rough pavement, and in some cases the steering wheel can be lifted, pulled toward the driver or wobbled side to side. A few owners report the wheel separating entirely at low speed or while driving. Dealers diagnosed a steering column replacement in some cases but parts were on backorder, and other owners were told the cause could not be found. Reported from as low as 5,000 miles up to about 63,000, often noticed over bumps or rough roads.

   What to check: With the truck parked, try lifting and pulling the steering wheel and rock it side to side; listen for a clunk over bumps on a test drive and ask whether the column has been inspected or replaced.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving over bumps in the roadway, there was a clanking sound coming from the steering column. The contact stated that the failure became progressively worse over time. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.”

   NHTSA complaint #11674953, filed 2025-07, 5,000 miles

   “The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while pulling into the driveway approximately 5-10 MPH, the steering wheel separated and fell into the contact's lap. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering column needed to be replaced; however, the part was on a national backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to partially pay for the replacement parts and for a rental. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”

   NHTSA complaint #11629901, filed 2024-12, 60,000 miles
5. 5
   Steering

   Highway steering wobble and drift

   • 6 complaints (5%)
   • median 2,300 mi at 1.3 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
   • filed 2023–2024

   Owners report a violent shake of the steering wheel at highway speed, sometimes called a wobble, that forces them to slow sharply to regain control. Others describe the truck drifting within its lane while towing and requiring constant corrections, or a vibration that becomes severe enough to blur the instrument panel. Some owners note a steering wheel that sits off-center. Reported from a few hundred miles to higher mileage, typically at 60-75 mph and often while towing.

   What to check: Test drive at highway speed, ideally with weight in the bed or a trailer attached, and check tire wear, alignment and front-end play; ask whether any steering or suspension components have been replaced.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Well, driving truck at speeds of 60 mph developed wobble. After slowing down wobble went away after about a 10th of a mile. Incident does not happen when I travel under 50 mph. Has happened several times. I researched this topic on Internet and Ford claims to fix this problem in the year 2020. They claim vehicles after that year will not have this.”

   NHTSA complaint #11551528, filed 2023-10

   “I just bought this Ford 2022 F350 Crew Cab King Ranch 4x4 with a diesel engine. The vehicle has 163 miles on it - purchased 9 days ago. I put 100 miles driving locally on roads not exceeding 45 mph. On Jan 29 I took it on the freeway for the 1st time, it started vibrating at 50 mph and as I accelerated to 65 mph, the vibration became more pronounced. At 70 mph I could no longer read the instruments because of the vibration. This is a brand new truck!. I see many others reporting similar behavior on the Super Duties - the death wobble . …”

   NHTSA complaint #11504371, filed 2023-01

Buying note. Check that the open recall remedies for the rear camera, trailer brake software and diesel fuel pump have actually been completed on the specific truck, and test drive it at highway speed and with a trailer connected. Service records showing transmission and steering-column work are worth reviewing closely.

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.