2022 Ford F-150 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 41 brake complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150, 7% of its 594 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 21,000 miles. There is one related recall (23V509000) covering the electric parking brake, but most brake complaints describe separate sudden brake-failure incidents.
- Brakes complaints
- 41
- 7% of 594
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 21,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report slow or delayed brake response, with the truck skidding when the pedal is pressed only partway down.
- Some drivers describe complete brake failure at low speeds, resulting in the vehicle rolling into obstacles or other vehicles despite full pedal pressure.
- Several complaints mention the ABS fault warning appearing along with hill start assist and pre-collision assist warnings just before brakes stopped working.
- Owners describe the rear brake assist feature failing to engage when in reverse, with dealers unable to identify a fix.
- One owner reported the electric parking brake staying engaged after starting the truck, then the vehicle accelerating into an object when placed in drive.
- A fire was reported after fluid leaking from the brake system ignited while the truck was being driven.
When 2022 Ford F-150 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 15, 2022, latest Sep 9, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2022 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 23V509000Jul 21, 2023Brakes870,701 vehicles
Parking brake:electrical
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.
Risk: Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.
Brakes complaints by F-150 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2022 Ford F-150 have?
- NHTSA lists 41 brake complaints for the 2022 F-150, which is 7% of the 594 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2022 Ford F-150?
- Yes. Recall 23V509000, reported on 2023-07-21, covers 2021-2023 F-150 trucks with a single exhaust system where wiring harness damage near the rear axle housing can cause the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.
- At what mileage do 2022 F-150 brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2022 F-150 is 21,000 miles.
- Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- Of the 41 brake complaints, 9 involved crashes, 6 involved injuries, and 1 involved a fire, according to NHTSA data.
- Is the recall a 'do not drive' order?
- No. NHTSA marks recall 23V509000 as not a do-not-drive order and does not require parking the vehicle outside.