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2022 Ford F-350 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Ford F-350, 26% of its 110 total complaints for the year. Most center on the integrated trailer brake control module, which is covered by three related recalls. Median mileage at failure was 60,000.

Electrical System complaints
29
26% of 110
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Trailer brake controller loses signal to the trailer brakes intermittently, sometimes showing a "trailer wiring fault" or "trailer disconnected" error while towing.
  • Vehicle downshifted suddenly from 65 MPH to 37 MPH while a trailer was hitched, with no warning light on, causing the trailer to swing sideways.
  • Rear tailgate opened on its own while driving with a trailer attached, occurring on multiple occasions for one owner.
  • Power steps stopped working and the rear sliding window opened and would not close after exposure to heavy rain, with the fault clearing after the truck sat for several hours.
  • Sulfur odor and white smoke came from the batteries with no warning lights illuminated, leading the owner to replace both batteries at 60,000 miles.

When 2022 Ford F-350 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 1, 2022, latest Sep 7, 2026.

2022 Ford F-350 electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2022Mar 2023Sep 2023Feb 2024Jan 2025Jul 2025Feb 2026Jul 2026
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2025 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Ford F-350

  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-350 model year

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

  1. 20104 (8%)
  2. 201116 (9%)
  3. 201210 (5%)
  4. 20133 (3%)
  5. 20147 (7%)
  6. 201516 (8%)
  7. 201610 (5%)
  8. 201732 (6%)
  9. 201812 (6%)
  10. 201921 (5%)
  11. 202014 (7%)
  12. 202113 (14%)
  13. 202229 (26%)
  14. 202315 (37%)
  15. 202417 (39%)
  16. 20254 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical system complaints on the 2022 Ford F-350?
NHTSA lists 29 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 F-350, which is 26% of the 110 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Ford F-350 electrical system?
Yes. Three related recalls (22V193000, 25V132000, and 26V104000) address the integrated trailer brake/trailer module software on the 2022 F-350.
At what mileage do these electrical problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 60,000 miles.
Did the electrical problems cause any crashes?
NHTSA records show 1 crash and no fires or injuries linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2022 F-350.

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.