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2022 Ford F-250 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Ford F-250, 17% of that year's 121 total complaints. Three related recalls cover integrated trailer brake module software. Owners most often report trailer brake control faults and intermittent power loss.

Electrical System complaints
20
17% of 121
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
18,358 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Trailer brake controller shows a wiring harness fault or reports the trailer as disconnected even when properly hooked up, so trailer brakes fail to engage.
  • Taillight housings crack and let water in, causing an electrical short that knocks out the taillights.
  • Steering wheel controls and horn cut out intermittently, accompanied by a clicking sound traced to the clock spring, with the problem recurring after dealer replacement.
  • Vehicle loses all power suddenly while driving or after sitting for about 15 minutes, with lights, key, and controls going dead before restarting on its own.
  • Reverse bed camera drops out randomly, showing white static or no response to button presses.
  • Water intrusion into the BJB fuse panel triggers multiple alarms and causes the throttle to drop to idle while driving.

When 2022 Ford F-250 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 29, 2022, latest Jun 30, 2026.

2022 Ford F-250 electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2022Dec 2022Jul 2023Mar 2024Aug 2024Apr 2025Nov 2025Jun 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Jun 2026; peak Feb 2023 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Ford F-250

  1. 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 driver’s 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.

  2. NHTSA 25V132000Feb 28, 2025Electrical System10,952 vehicles

    Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

    Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.

  3. NHTSA 22V193000Mar 25, 2022Electrical System391,836 vehicles

    Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

    Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.

Electrical System complaints by F-250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200546 (10%)
  2. 200629 (6%)
  3. 20075 (4%)
  4. 200821 (6%)
  5. 20092 (3%)
  6. 20106 (6%)
  7. 201119 (5%)
  8. 201229 (9%)
  9. 20137 (6%)
  10. 201411 (7%)
  11. 201510 (3%)
  12. 201626 (9%)
  13. 201757 (5%)
  14. 201813 (3%)
  15. 201936 (3%)
  16. 202030 (11%)
  17. 202122 (13%)
  18. 202220 (17%)
  19. 202313 (30%)
  20. 202412 (32%)
  21. 20253 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Ford F-250?
NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 F-250, which is 17% of the 121 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Ford F-250 electrical system?
Yes. Three recalls (campaigns 22V193000, 25V132000, and 26V104000) address the integrated trailer brake/trailer module software, with fixes applied by dealer or over-the-air update.
At what mileage do 2022 F-250 electrical problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure across reported electrical complaints for this year is 18,357 miles.
Did the 2022 F-250 electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?
NHTSA data shows 1 fire report and 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2022 F-250.
What electrical problems do 2022 F-250 owners report most?
Owners most commonly report trailer brake control faults, taillight assembly water intrusion, and intermittent total power loss.

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.