2022 Ford F-350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Ford F-350 has a complaint index of 60, ranking 9th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 110 complaints, 17 recall campaigns, and a top problem area of Electrical System at 26% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #9 of 21 F-350 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 110
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 17
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2022 Ford F-350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System29 (26%)
- Fuel System20 (18%)
- Engine19 (17%)
- Steering16 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras14 (13%)
- Other14 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain14 (13%)
- Brakes12 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers10 (9%)
- Structure & Body9 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report fuel lines chewed through by rodents, causing fuel leaks and, in at least one case, smoke and flames from under the hood while towing.
- Some describe the adaptive cruise control unexpectedly accelerating the truck several miles per hour faster than the set speed before warning lights appeared.
- Rear sliding windows have reportedly shattered while driving on the highway with no apparent impact.
- Owners note the rear door double-pull unlocking mechanism described in the manual does not function as intended.
- Trailer brake controller wiring and connectors have been reported as unreliable, with manual brake activation failing to work.
- Some owners say the transmission triggered a warning light and lost power shortly after shifting into drive, accompanied by an engine warning light.
2022 Ford F-350 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-350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Ford F-350 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2022 F-350 has a complaint index of 60 and a Caution verdict, ranking 9th worst among 21 model years of the F-350. It is not among the worst years, but it also does not reach a Good or Best rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford F-350?
- Electrical System complaints lead at 26% of total complaints, followed by Fuel System at 18% and Engine at 17%. Steering, cameras, transmission, brakes, and wipers also appear in the complaint data.
- Does the 2022 Ford F-350 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for the 2022 F-350, including one do-not-drive recall. Recall topics include fuel system PCM software, wiper arms, trailer brake control modules, and rearview camera issues.
- At what mileage do 2022 F-350 problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported complaints is 45,000 miles. Individual problem areas vary, with Brakes issues reported at a median of 100 miles and Electrical System issues at 60,000 miles.
- How does the 2022 F-350 compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 60, the 2022 F-350 ranks better than years like 2017 (95), 2019 (100), and 2020 (90), which carry Avoid verdicts, but worse than 2014 and 2024, which are rated Best or Good.