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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.

2022 Ford F-150 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month15Feb 2022Dec 2022Jul 2023Mar 2024Sep 2024Apr 2025Oct 2025Apr 2026
157 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2025 (15).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Ford F-150

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  1. 2010121 (14%)
  2. 2011825 (38%)
  3. 2012679 (38%)
  4. 20131,336 (45%)
  5. 2014424 (28%)
  6. 2015406 (24%)
  7. 2016582 (28%)
  8. 2017539 (38%)
  9. 20181,008 (44%)
  10. 2019730 (55%)
  11. 2020354 (49%)
  12. 2021314 (31%)
  13. 2022157 (26%)
  14. 2023156 (38%)
  15. 202455 (29%)
  16. 202525 (24%)

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%.

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.