How common are transmission and powertrain problems on the 2022 Ford F-150 Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 73 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 model year, which is 35% of all 211 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2022 F-150 Hybrid transmission or axle bolt issue?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 model year.

At what mileage do these transmission problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 34,000 miles.

Did the axle bolt problem improve in later model years?

Complaint counts dropped in later years: 33 complaints for 2023, 9 for 2024, and 6 for 2025, versus 73 for 2022 and 123 for 2021.

2022 Ford F-150 Hybrid Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 73 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150 Hybrid, 35% of its 211 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 34,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 73; 35% of 211 complaints
All complaints this year: 211
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 34,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Rear axle retention bolts shear off, sometimes discovered only during routine tire rotation, with dealers calling the truck unsafe to drive until replacement parts arrive.
The transmission stays locked in a high gear at a stop, forcing the engine to rev sharply before the truck lurches forward.
Some owners report the shifter gets stuck in park and the truck will not move into any gear for an extended period.
Drivers describe the truck failing to accelerate from a stop despite pressing the gas pedal, with the transmission shown stuck in a high gear.
One complaint describes a coolant loss tied to a failing exhaust heat exchanger connected to the hybrid battery's cooling system.

When 2022 Ford F-150 Hybrid transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 4, 2022, latest Aug 21, 2026.

73 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Oct 2023 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Ford F-150 Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by F-150 Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2021123 (48%)
202273 (35%)
202333 (35%)
20249 (26%)
20256 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission and powertrain problems on the 2022 Ford F-150 Hybrid?: NHTSA lists 73 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 model year, which is 35% of all 211 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 F-150 Hybrid transmission or axle bolt issue?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 model year.
At what mileage do these transmission problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 34,000 miles.
Did the axle bolt problem improve in later model years?: Complaint counts dropped in later years: 33 complaints for 2023, 9 for 2024, and 6 for 2025, versus 73 for 2022 and 123 for 2021.