2022 Ford F-250 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Ford F-250 has 121 NHTSA complaints, 17 recalls, and a complaint index of 40, ranking 13th worst of 21 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, capped from a lower complaint-based score because of 16 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #13 of 21 F-250 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 121
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 17
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Fuel System
Top 2022 Ford F-250 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System29 (24%)
- Engine22 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain21 (17%)
- Electrical System20 (17%)
- Other15 (12%)
- Visibility & Wipers11 (9%)
- Steering7 (6%)
- Structure & Body7 (6%)
- Brakes6 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe the 10-speed transmission downshifting unexpectedly at highway speed, sometimes with a burning smell from nearby components.
- Some report loud clunks when shifting into drive or reverse, along with the truck lurching forward while coming to a stop.
- Gears reportedly slip or grind when downshifting between 5th, 4th, and 3rd gears.
- Owners describe the rearview camera and back-over sensors going blank or unresponsive while reversing.
- Taillight housings reportedly crack, letting water in and causing electrical shorts that knock out the lights.
- The trailer brake system sometimes shows a false 'trailer not connected' warning even when a trailer is properly wired.
2022 Ford F-250 recalls
17 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V204000Mar 31, 2026Visibility & Wipers422,613 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V158000Mar 17, 2026Fuel System9,839 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Risk: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Electrical System4,381,878 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
2022 compared with other F-250 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Ford F-250 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 121 complaints and a complaint index of 40 for the 2022 F-250, ranking it 13th worst out of 21 model years covered. Its verdict is Caution, driven mainly by 17 recall campaigns rather than an unusually high complaint volume.
- What are the biggest problem areas for the 2022 Ford F-250?
- Fuel System complaints make up 24% of reports (29 complaints), followed by Engine at 18% (22 complaints) and Transmission & Powertrain at 17% (21 complaints).
- Does the 2022 Ford F-250 have a fuel system recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 25V455000 covers a low-pressure fuel pump issue, and campaign 26V158000 addresses biodiesel deposits affecting powertrain control module software on 2020-2022 F-250 trucks.
- How does the 2022 F-250 compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 40, the 2022 F-250 ranks better than years like 2019 (index 100, Avoid) and 2017 (index 95, Avoid), but worse than the 2024 model, which earns a Best verdict with an index of 20.
- Why is the 2022 F-250 rated Caution instead of Good?
- Its complaint index alone might suggest a better rating, but NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit for this model year, which caps the verdict at Caution.