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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.

2022 Ford F-150 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2022Jun 2023Dec 2023Oct 2024Apr 2025Jan 2026Sep 2026
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2023 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2022 Ford F-150

  1. 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.

  1. 201064 (8%)
  2. 2011228 (10%)
  3. 2012174 (10%)
  4. 2013391 (13%)
  5. 2014361 (24%)
  6. 2015334 (20%)
  7. 2016354 (17%)
  8. 2017120 (8%)
  9. 201897 (4%)
  10. 201924 (2%)
  11. 202022 (3%)
  12. 202176 (8%)
  13. 202241 (7%)
  14. 202352 (13%)
  15. 202414 (7%)
  16. 202519 (18%)

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.

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.