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2022 Ford F-150 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2022 Ford F-150 has a complaint index of 50 and ranks 11th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Electrical System problems lead with 181 complaints (30% share), followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 157 complaints, and NHTSA lists 23 recalls for this year.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#11 of 21 F-150 years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
594
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
23
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
20
reported in complaints
Fires
7
Injuries
29
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2010
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
17 city / 23 hwy
Injuries / deaths
29 / 0

Top 2022 Ford F-150 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System181 (30%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain157 (26%)
  3. Other122 (21%)
  4. Fuel System89 (15%)
  5. Engine54 (9%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers46 (8%)
  7. Brakes41 (7%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras29 (5%)
  9. Structure & Body23 (4%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires22 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Brake pedal response is reported as slow or unresponsive, sometimes causing the truck to skid or fail to stop at all.
  • Some owners describe sudden loss of braking combined with power steering failure at low speed, leading to loss of control.
  • Engine compartment fires have been reported both while driving at highway speed and while towing at low speed.
  • Owners report unintended acceleration where the accelerator pedal travels to the floor and the truck speeds up on its own.
  • Windshield wipers reportedly stopped working during a snowstorm, contributing to a crash.
  • One owner described the transmission failing to disengage drive gear, preventing the truck from stopping at an intersection.
2022 Ford F-150 complaints: complaints filed per quarter662022 Q12022 Q42023 Q32024 Q22025 Q12025 Q42026 Q3
594 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2022 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q1 (66).

2022 Ford F-150 recalls

23 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V489000Jul 28, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras47,587 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Back over prevention:display function

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Electrical System4,381,878 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Exterior lighting:tail lights

    Ford 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 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

  3. NHTSA 25V729000Oct 24, 2025Visibility & Wipers174,853 vehicles

    Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.

    Risk: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.

See all 23 recalls for the 2022 Ford F-150 →

2022 Ford F-150 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other F-150 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution457271119
2021Caution701,01229 !20
2022Caution505942320
2023Caution354071319
2024Caution251881119

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Ford F-150 reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2022 F-150 a complaint index of 50, ranking it 11th worst out of 21 model years and rated Caution. It is not among the worst F-150 years, but Electrical System and Transmission & Powertrain complaints stand out.
What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Ford F-150?
Electrical System issues top the list with 181 complaints, a 30% share of all reported problems, followed by Transmission & Powertrain with 157 complaints.
Does the 2022 Ford F-150 have recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for the 2022 F-150, covering areas including Electrical System, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Fuel System, and Visibility & Wipers.
How does the 2022 F-150 compare to other F-150 years?
With a complaint index of 50, the 2022 model ranks better than years like 2018 (index 95) and 2013 (index 100), which are rated Avoid, but worse than earlier years like 2007 and 2008, which are rated Good.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Ford F-150?
The 2022 F-150 is rated at 20 mpg combined (17 city / 23 highway) by the EPA, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.