2022 Ford F-350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#6 most-complained of 16 F-350 years
The 2022 Ford F-350 has 110 NHTSA complaints, 17 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 6th worst of 16 model years. Its verdict is Caution, driven mainly by Electrical System complaints (26% of total).
- Complaints
- 110
- Recalls
- 17
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2022 Ford F-350 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report fuel lines being chewed through by rodents, causing fuel to leak or spray near the engine, in some cases within a few thousand miles of purchase.
- Some owners describe adaptive cruise control unexpectedly accelerating the truck instead of slowing it down, with warning lights staying on afterward.
- Several report the rear power-slide window shattering while driving on the highway with no apparent external cause.
- Owners describe the transmission tool light and check engine light coming on together, with the truck losing power and running loudly after being put in drive.
- Some report smoke and flames coming from under the hood while towing a trailer, preceded by a parking warning alert and a flashing check engine light.
- Owners note delays getting parts for recall repairs, including being told they could not drive the truck off the lot until a wiper recall was completed.
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 110 complaints and a Complaint Index of 67 for the 2022 F-350, giving it a Caution verdict relative to other F-350 model years. It ranks 6th worst out of 16 years covered.
- What is the biggest problem area for the 2022 Ford F-350?
- Electrical System complaints lead with 29 complaints, or 26% of all reported issues, followed by Fuel System at 20 complaints (18%).
- Does the 2022 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 17 recalls for the 2022 F-350, including one do-not-drive recall, covering areas like fuel system, electrical system, and collision avoidance cameras.
- How does the 2022 F-350 compare to other years?
- The 2022 F-350's Complaint Index of 67 is worse than the 2021 model (33, Good) and 2023 model (20, Best), but better than 2019 (100, Avoid) and 2016 (80, Avoid).
- What mileage do 2022 F-350 problems typically show up at?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported issues for the 2022 F-350 is 45,000 miles, though Electrical System and Fuel System issues have higher medians around 60,000 and 61,000 miles respectively.