NHTSA (USA)High Risk
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This page covers 36 recalls and 722 owner complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150.
Powertrain complaints dominate what 2022 F-150 owners report, making up the largest share of the complaint volume. Owners describe a range of drivetrain issues including shuddering, rough shifting, transmission hesitation, and in some cases more severe failures such as loss of power or drivetrain seizure under load. Electrical system complaints are the next most reported, with owners noting problems ranging from unresponsive or erratic electronics to door lock actuator failures where a door won't unlatch from the outside even when the lock mechanism can be heard attempting to operate. The equipment category, which covers audio, displays, and accessories, also draws notable attention, with multiple owners reporting the B&O premium sound system producing sudden, extremely loud bursts of distorted noise that persist even after the radio is switched off or the source is changed.
722
Total Complaints
21
Crash-Related
9
Fire-Related
31
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Ford F-150 has 36 recalls, the most serious spanning rollaway risks, engine failure, wheel separation, driveshaft fracture, and a high-voltage battery fire risk on Lightning models.
Multiple recalls create rollaway exposure: a loose transmission bolt or a faulty park module can each prevent the transmission from holding in park, and a rear axle hub bolt on Trailer Tow Max Duty models can fatigue and break with the same result. A wiring fault on single-exhaust models can trigger the electric parking brake without warning while driving. On 2.7L and 3.0L EcoBoost engines, intake valves can break and cut drive power suddenly. Underbody heat shields can loosen, contact the driveshaft, and cause it to fracture, either killing drive power or sending it into the ground. On Raptor models with 37-inch tires, improperly tightened lug nuts can allow a wheel to separate from the truck. The low-pressure fuel pump can fail and stall the engine.
On the safety equipment side, a poorly fitted passenger-side instrument panel cover can cause the front airbag to deploy incorrectly or throw plastic fragments toward occupants. Steering column wiring that is too short can separate when the column is fully extended, preventing it from collapsing properly in a crash. Trailer brake software can fail to apply electric trailer brakes, extending stopping distances. Lighting recalls cover flickering parking lights and, on Lightning models, cracked rear lightbars that disable reverse lights. The tire pressure warning system on Lightning
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What can fail
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle, causing brake lights, turn signal lights, or brake function to stop working.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the integrated trailer module software, or the vehicle will receive a software update over-the-air. Both are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A fault in the integrated park module may prevent the park pawl from locking when you shift to Park (P). Without the parking brake engaged, the vehicle could roll.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the secondary on-board diagnostic module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The clips holding the moonroof wind deflector to the moonroof frame may not be secure enough, allowing the deflector to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The rear lightbar may crack, allowing water to seep in and cause the reverse lights to malfunction or flicker. Previous recall repairs may not have been completed correctly, requiring a second repair.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to bring your truck to a dealership for rear lightbar and fastener inspection and replacement if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
LED parking lamps may flicker under certain conditions, making them difficult to see. This violates Canadian requirements that parking lamps stay on constantly when headlights are on.
What the fix does
Replace the LED control module and update the body control module software at a Ford dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Parking lights flicker when headlights turn on due to incorrect repair work from previous recalls, causing the vehicle to not meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the LED control module and update its software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
LED parking lamps may flicker under certain conditions due to incomplete repairs from previous recalls, making the lights difficult to see when headlights are on.
What the fix does
Dealer will replace the LED control module and update the body control module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The parking lights flicker when the headlights turn on in certain 2022 F-150 vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 22V686, causing noncompliance with federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the LED control module and update the software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving.
What the fix does
Ford is developing a fix. A second letter with repair instructions will be mailed when available, expected in Q2 2026.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The tire pressure monitoring system warning light may delay activating until tire pressure drops very low. Low tire pressure can reduce vehicle handling and increase the risk of tire failure.
What the fix does
Ford will send a software update via wireless transmission to your vehicle, or you can schedule a dealership appointment for the update. Check your tire pressure against the label inside the driver's door jamb.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
What the fix does
The accessory protocol interface module software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The high-voltage battery may develop an internal problem causing battery modules to overheat and short circuit.
What the fix does
Limit vehicle charging to 80% maximum until you visit a dealership to have battery modules inspected and replaced as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error in the trailer brake control module may prevent electric or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes from working when towing.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The air bag warning label on the dashboard may be missing, which means the vehicle doesn't have the required safety information label.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you the warning label at no cost. Letters were sent December 19, 2024. Call 1-866-436-7332 with questions.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The parking lights flicker when headlights turn on, failing to meet lighting safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the LED Driver module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software update intended to fix parking lamp flickering may not have been installed due to an unrelated body control module update. This leaves the parking lamps susceptible to flickering under certain conditions, making them difficult to see when headlights are on.
What the fix does
Ford will mail owners instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace the LED driver module to fix the flickering issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Engine intake valves may break during driving, potentially causing the engine to fail and loss of driving power.
What the fix does
Dealers will test the engine and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The rear axle hub bolt can fatigue and break, potentially damaging the axle hub splines on 2021-2023 F-150s with Trailer Tow Max Duty package and 9.75-inch heavy duty axle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software issue may prevent the electronic stability control system from resetting to its default setting when you start the vehicle, which violates Canadian regulations.
What the fix does
Ford will send a wireless software update to your vehicle's SYNC module, or you can schedule a dealership appointment for the update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A previous software update may not have installed correctly. This can cause LED parking lamps to flicker intermittently, making them hard to see when headlights are on.
What the fix does
Ford will replace the LED control module and update the body control module software at a dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The parking lights may flicker when you turn on the headlights due to an issue with the LED driver module software.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the LED driver module software at no cost to restore proper parking light operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The wiring harness for the electric parking brake can be damaged where it contacts the rear axle housing, causing the parking brake to engage unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a protective tie strap and tape wrap around the harness, and replace the harness if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The rear lightbar may crack, allowing water to seep inside. This can cause the reverse lamps to stop working or flicker.
What the fix does
Ford will replace the rear lightbar at a dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A loose bolt in the automatic transmission may prevent the vehicle from actually engaging park gear, even though the gear shifter shows park position.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transmission and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The front windshield wiper motor may stop working, causing the wipers to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The instrument panel cover may prevent the passenger front airbag from inflating correctly during a crash, and could send plastic fragments toward occupants when the airbag deploys.
What the fix does
Replace the right-hand instrument panel cover at a Ford dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The right-side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, preventing the air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the right-side instrument panel cover at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The parking lights flicker when you turn on the headlights, which violates federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the LED Driver module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Wheel lug nuts may not be properly tightened on certain F-150 Raptor models with 37-inch tires. They could loosen or fall off, potentially causing a wheel to separate.
What the fix does
Dealerships will inspect the wheel lug nuts and tighten or replace them as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The wheel lug nuts may not be properly tightened, which could affect wheel attachment on 2022 F-150 Raptor Series vehicles with 37-inch tires.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten or replace the wheel lug nuts as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Underbody heat and noise insulators may come loose and rub against the aluminum driveshaft, potentially damaging and cracking it.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft, repair it if needed, and securely reattach the underbody insulators.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The tire pressure warning light may delay activating until pressure drops dangerously low, risking poor handling and tire failure.
What the fix does
Ford will send a wireless software update to your vehicle, or you can schedule a dealership appointment for the update. Check tire pressure against the label inside your driver's door jamb.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
On certain trucks with power-adjustable telescoping steering columns, the wiring for the steering column squib may be too short. If the column fully extends, the wiring can become damaged or disconnected, preventing proper steering column collapse during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the steering column squib wiring harness length. If too short, the dealer will lengthen the wiring harness.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The wiring harness for the power-adjustable telescoping steering column may be too short, causing it to become damaged or separated when the steering column is extended fully.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the steering column wiring harness and repair the wiring as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error in the integrated trailer brake control module can prevent a towed trailer with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes from braking properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the trailer brake control module software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Underbody heat and noise insulators may come loose and rub against the aluminum driveshaft, potentially damaging and cracking it.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft, repair it if needed, and securely reattach the underbody insulators at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
