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2022 Ford F-250 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2022 Ford F-250, 18% of its 121 total complaints for the year. No related recall is on file. Median mileage at failure was 56,227 miles, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Engine complaints
22
18% of 121
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
56,227 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe sudden loss of power or throttle while driving, sometimes at highway speed, followed by the engine dropping to idle or reduced speed.
  • Several complaints mention the check engine light coming on along with rough idling, tapping or ticking sounds, or a diagnosed cylinder misfire.
  • Some drivers report the low oil pressure warning light turning on intermittently shortly after a recent oil change.
  • A few owners noted the engine stalling and failing to restart, requiring dealer diagnostic assistance.
  • One complaint describes faulty rocker arms discovered after the engine began ticking and losing power.
  • Exhaust brake malfunction was reported on steep grades, with the engine unexpectedly throttling up instead of slowing the truck.

When 2022 Ford F-250 engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 29, 2023, latest Jun 9, 2026.

2022 Ford F-250 engine complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2023Mar 2024Jan 2025Jun 2025Oct 2025May 2026
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2023 to Jun 2026; peak Jun 2025 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Ford F-250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by F-250 model year

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

  1. 201023 (22%)
  2. 201168 (18%)
  3. 201263 (20%)
  4. 201322 (19%)
  5. 201421 (13%)
  6. 201549 (17%)
  7. 201635 (12%)
  8. 201751 (4%)
  9. 201818 (5%)
  10. 201936 (3%)
  11. 202033 (13%)
  12. 202115 (9%)
  13. 202222 (18%)
  14. 202312 (28%)
  15. 20244 (11%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2022 Ford F-250 have?
NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2022 F-250, which is 18% of the 121 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Ford F-250 engine?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this engine problem area.
At what mileage do 2022 F-250 engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 56,227 miles.
Do the 2022 F-250 engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these engine complaints.
What kinds of engine problems do 2022 F-250 owners report?
Owners describe sudden power loss, check engine lights with rough idling or misfires, intermittent low oil pressure warnings, stalling, and in one case faulty rocker arms.

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.