2022 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 54 engine complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150, 9% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 12,000. A related recall (24V635000) covers Nano EcoBoost engines for intake valve issues. Six crashes and five fires were reported in this area.
- Engine complaints
- 54
- 9% of 594
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 12,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Some owners report sudden fires starting in the engine compartment while driving or shortly after parking, with smoke or burning odor noticed first.
- Several complaints describe unintended acceleration, where the vehicle surges forward or fails to stop despite braking, sometimes leading to a collision.
- Owners describe the check engine light blinking along with a shaking sensation when accelerating.
- A few reports mention the engine failing to start or turning over inconsistently before an unexpected acceleration event occurred.
- Fires were reported both while driving at highway speed and while towing at low speed uphill.
When 2022 Ford F-150 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 20, 2022, latest Aug 27, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2022 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 24V635000Aug 23, 2024Engine90,736 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.
Engine 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 engine complaints does the 2022 Ford F-150 have?
- NHTSA lists 54 engine complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150, which is 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Ford F-150 engine?
- Yes. Recall 24V635000 covers 2021-2022 F-150 trucks with 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engines due to intake valve issues; dealers perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine if needed.
- At what mileage do 2022 F-150 engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 12,000 miles.
- Did the 2022 F-150 engine problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 6 crashes, 5 fires, and 3 injuries linked to engine complaints for the 2022 F-150.