2022 Ford F-150 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 157 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150, 26% of its 594 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 28,791 miles. Two related recalls cover a loose transmission bolt and rear axle hub bolt fatigue on trailer tow package trucks.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 157
- 26% of 594
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 28,791 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the truck unexpectedly rolling or moving forward after being placed in park, sometimes with the parking brake engaged.
- Some describe sudden unintended acceleration, including surging from a stop or while shifting between reverse and drive at low speed.
- Rear axle bolts on trucks with the max tow package and 9.75-inch axle have sheared off, causing axle fluid leaks and requiring axle replacement.
- Transmission shuddering and lurching were reported at highway speed while in 9th gear, along with jumping or lunging when shifting out of lower gears.
- One owner reported the vehicle independently accelerating uphill from 65 MPH to 90 MPH before being brought under control by shifting into neutral.
When 2022 Ford F-150 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 20, 2022, latest Aug 14, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 23V896000Dec 22, 2023Transmission & Powertrain112,965 vehicles
Power train:axle hubs
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Risk: Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.
- NHTSA 23V070000Feb 10, 2023Transmission & Powertrain1,138 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
Risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2022 Ford F-150 have?
- NHTSA lists 157 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 F-150, making up 26% of the 594 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2022 Ford F-150?
- Yes. Recall 23V070000 covers 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles with automatic transmissions that may contain a loose bolt. Dealers inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission free of charge.
- Is there a rear axle recall for the 2022 F-150?
- Yes. Recall 23V896000 covers 2021-2023 F-150 trucks with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle, where the rear axle hub bolt may fatigue. Dealers replace both rear axle shaft assemblies free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2022 F-150 transmission problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 28,791 miles for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2022 F-150.
- How does the 2022 F-150's transmission complaint share compare to other years?
- The 2022 F-150's 26% share of transmission-related complaints is lower than several other model years, including 2019 at 55%, 2020 at 49%, and 2018 at 44%.