2022 Ford F-450 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 29%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2022 Ford F-450 SD, 29% of the 24 complaints for this model year. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Towing 18,000 trailer and truck disconnects trailer breaks. This is risking somebodies life… if this is an active recall why arent we being notified about it when we are purchasing a brand new truck to haul. This is a lawsuit waiting to happen”
NHTSA complaint #11459750, filed 2022-04“Trailer brake controller will randomly announce trailer wiring fault and lose all brakes. Brake power will momentarily show requested power then cut off. Trailer has been confirmed ok, works 100% on two other trucks, ground continuity is 100% via plug only, brake wiring and resistance all in spec for 3 Dexter 7000# axles (electric drum) Will randomly cut out after working for days. Usually when needed most. Dealer claims cannot duplicate had been to dealer 4x for it, to include a software update. …”
NHTSA complaint #11615379, filed 2024-09“04/2022 F-450 with 13,000 miles (garaged over winter) no boat towing. Reporting the first incident/time connected to trailer with electric over hydraulic brakes is 18 months after purchasing the truck. The F-450 has intermittent power to the #5 pin (+Batt) of the 7-way trailer connection. This pin is for powering the electric over hydraulic brakes. There is also an intermittent triple chime and a visual warning of Trailer Disconnected when the brakes are released. When first connecting the trailer 7-way, the #5 pin has power. …”
NHTSA complaint #11626055, filed 2024-11“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 with the tow vehicle and loose trailer braking ability. Gatormade is aware of the problem, but refuses to tell customers of the issues and are still selling them with the compatibility issue. They are advising me to try and add resistors to remedy the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11629955, filed 2024-12“The trailer brakes fail after a random period of time. Though the trailer works fine with other controllers, the entire trailer was rewired with new brakes and a new 7-pin connector, the problem did not changed - there are no shorts, grounds, opens in the brake circuit, and the ground circuit is OK. There previously were and are no intermittent problems with the trailer. The trailer brakes will start off the trip working, but stop working at random times. I've often noticed that they'll fail shortly after sitting in traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11458820, filed 2022-03Related recalls
- 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Ford 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…Covers: Ford F-450 SD 2022–2026, F-150 2021–2026, Lincoln Navigator 2022–2027 +7 more
- 25V132000Feb 28, 2025Ford 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…Covers: Ford F-450 SD 2022, F-150 2021–2022, F-350 SD 2022 +5 more
- 22V193000Mar 25, 2022Ford 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. Due to…Covers: Ford F-450 SD 2022, F-150 2021–2022, F-350 SD 2022 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 11027144Dec 16, 2025Some 2017-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a pull/drift condition during braking. This may be due to the brake pads needing to be broken in. Repeated, heavy brake…
- 10250854Feb 29, 2024Some 2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 12.3 inch center display screen and 2023-2024 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit DTCs B1D08:11 and/or B1D09:11 stored in the…
- 10233701Mar 13, 2023Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a condition where the vehicle will not shift out of park (P). Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) C0040 and/or P0504 may also be…
- 10228876Dec 16, 2022Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the…
- 10222788Oct 6, 2022Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the…
- 10210805Apr 21, 2022Some 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a pull / drift condition during braking. This may be due to the brake pads needing to be broken in. The Workshop Manual, Section…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 60% |
| 2022 | 7 | 29% |
| 2021 | 3 | 17% |
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 7% |
| 2001 | 6 | 26% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 13 | 20% |
| 1993 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2022 Ford F-450 SD
8 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Ford F-450 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology