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2022 Ford F-450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

95/100

#2 most-complained of 21 F-450 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Ford F-450 has 24 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 95 out of 100 — #2 highest of 21 F-450 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints, 38% of the total). Complaints report 3 fires.

Complaints
24
Recalls
14
incl. Do Not Drive
Crashes / fires
0 / 3
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2022 Ford F-450 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System9 (38%)
  2. Brakes7 (29%)
  3. Other6 (25%)
  4. Engine4 (17%)
  5. Structure & Body2 (8%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain2 (8%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (4%)
  8. Fuel System1 (4%)
  9. Steering1 (4%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
2022 Ford F-450 complaints: complaints filed per month5Mar 2022Jun 2022Aug 2023Jul 2024Nov 2024Jun 2025Apr 2026
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to May 2026; peak Dec 2024 (5).

2022 Ford F-450 recalls

14 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 14 recalls for the 2022 Ford F-450 →

2022 compared with other F-450 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Avoid902411—
2021Avoid751812 !—
2022Avoid952414 !—
2023Caution60513 !—
2024Avoid8583—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Ford F-450 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Ford F-450 ranks #2 of 21 among F-450 model years (Complaint Index 95/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 24 complaints and 14 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford F-450?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (9 complaints), brakes (7 complaints), and engine (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 75,000 miles.
Does the 2022 Ford F-450 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford F-450, most recently reported 2026, covering visibility & wipers, fuel system, electrical system, and collision avoidance & cameras. At least one carries a Do Not Drive advisory.

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.