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2022 Ford F-350 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Engine complaints for the 2022 Ford F-350, 17% of its 110 total complaints for the year. Reported failures include internal engine damage, coolant leaking into cylinders, stalling, and a fire from under the hood. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
19
17% of 110
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
48,026 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report internal engine damage involving broken hydraulic lifters, pushrods, and camshafts, with metal debris spreading through the engine.
  • Some describe the engine overheating with the temperature gauge spiking, later diagnosed by dealers as coolant leaking into the cylinders from a defective head gasket.
  • Several report sudden stalling or loss of acceleration while driving, in one case followed by a dealer diagnosis that the engine had failed and needed replacement.
  • One owner reported smoke and flames coming from under the hood after a flashing check engine light appeared while towing a trailer.
  • Spark plug wire failures on individual cylinders triggered misfires, check engine lights, and reduced power while towing.
  • A failed fan clutch assembly kept the truck stuck in tow/haul drive mode, affecting acceleration and deceleration.

When 2022 Ford F-350 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 29, 2022, latest Sep 7, 2026.

2022 Ford F-350 engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Apr 2022Jul 2023Dec 2023Apr 2025Jul 2025Apr 2026Sep 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2025 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by F-350 model year

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

  1. 201011 (21%)
  2. 201148 (26%)
  3. 201251 (28%)
  4. 201320 (23%)
  5. 201413 (13%)
  6. 201542 (20%)
  7. 201630 (14%)
  8. 201730 (5%)
  9. 201810 (5%)
  10. 201924 (5%)
  11. 202015 (8%)
  12. 202117 (18%)
  13. 202219 (17%)
  14. 20234 (10%)
  15. 20246 (14%)
  16. 20255 (36%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2022 Ford F-350 have?
NHTSA lists 19 Engine complaints for the 2022 Ford F-350, which is 17% of the 110 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Ford F-350 engine problems?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the reported Engine complaints for the 2022 Ford F-350.
What engine problems do owners report on the 2022 Ford F-350?
Owners report internal engine damage (lifters, pushrods, camshaft), coolant leaking into cylinders from a suspected head gasket issue, stalling, spark plug wire failures, and a fan clutch failure.
At what mileage do 2022 Ford F-350 engine problems typically appear?
NHTSA data lists a median mileage at failure of 48,025.5 miles for Engine complaints on the 2022 Ford F-350.
Did any 2022 Ford F-350 engine complaints involve a fire?
Yes, one of the 19 Engine complaints for the 2022 Ford F-350 involved a reported fire; no crashes or injuries were reported in this problem area.

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.