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2022 Ford F-150 problems

602 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Ford F-150. The most reported area is power train (transmission and drive) (27% of them). NHTSA also lists 381 service bulletins and 23 recall campaigns.

Counts are what owners told NHTSA, as filed. NHTSA does not confirm each report, and a complaint is not proof of a cause. Injuries: 29. Deaths: 0.

Complaints by area

Each bar is the share of this model year's 602 complaints that name that area. A complaint can name more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

• Power train (transmission and drive)161 · 27%
• Electrical system126 · 21%
• Fuel system91 · 15%
• Other or unknown87 · 14%
• Exterior lighting66 · 11%
• Visibility and wipers46 · 8%
• Equipment45 · 7%
• Engine and engine cooling41 · 7%

16 smaller areas not shown (160 complaints in total).

Do not compare models by these numbers. NHTSA has no sales count for each model, so a model with more complaints may just have sold more cars. Use them to see which areas owners write about, not to rank cars.

Service bulletins

NHTSA's database lists 381 repair bulletins from Ford for the 2022 Ford F-150. A bulletin is a repair instruction sent to dealers. It is not a recall and does not mean your car is covered. The 8 newest:

1. 26-2431 v2Received October 27, 2026

   Power train (transmission and drive)

   Reason for update: update the Service procedure for 2021-2022 F-150 3.5L EcoBoost vehicles with new Ford Diagnosis and Repair System(FDRS) C clutch data anomaly detection test.

2. TSB 26-2431Received October 27, 2026

   Reason For Update: update the Service Procedure for 2021-2022 F-150 3.5L EcoBoost vehicles with the new Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) C clutch data anomaly detection diagnostic test.

3. TSB 26-2408 v2Received October 23, 2026

   Power train (transmission and drive)

   Reason for update: update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update theParts list to add 3.3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G valve body separator plate for Aviator.

4. TSB 26-2432Received October 21, 2026

   Fuel system

   Reason for update: To update the Service Procedure to include diagnostics for the fuel vapor vent valve and the fuel tank isolation valve.

5. TSB 26-2442Received October 21, 2026

   Reason for update: Add 2022-2025 Transit vehicles.

6. SSM 55228Received October 12, 2026

   Engine and engine cooling

   Some 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L (non-diesel) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various reasons.

7. TSB 26-2092 V2Received October 1, 2026

   Body and structure

   One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sport were also added to the parts list.

8. TSB 26-2391Received September 12, 2026

   Electrical system

   This bulletin updates 26-2206.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at a Ford dealer. The 3 to look at first:

1. 23V896000December 22, 2023

   Power train

   The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.

2. 23V070000February 10, 2023

   Power train

   The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."

3. 22V623000August 12, 2022

   Power train

   Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

See all 23 recalls for the 2022 Ford F-150, or check your VIN below to see which are open on your car.

Common repairs in this area (not a diagnosis)

These are repair jobs that sit in the areas owners report most. A complaint may need a diagnosis first: the same symptom can come from many causes, and a serious one such as engine failure is not fixed by a cheap part. They are not a forecast of what your F-150 will need. Ranges are US estimates for all makes.

This model year has an engine recall in NHTSA's data. Before you pay for an engine repair, check the recalls and ask the dealer about warranty extensions for your VIN. Those repairs can be free.

Start with a diagnosis

• Diagnostic scan (check engine light)$55 to $250

Power train (transmission and drive) 161 complaints · 27%

• Transmission fluid service$140 to $480
• Transmission solenoid replacement$290 to $1,200
• Torque converter replacement$880 to $2,475
• Clutch replacement (manual transmission)$1,000 to $2,050

Electrical system 126 complaints · 21%

• Battery replacement$150 to $470
• Alternator replacement$360 to $930
• Starter replacement$280 to $740
• Battery cable replacement$100 to $340

Fuel system 91 complaints · 15%

• Fuel pump replacement$370 to $1,075
• Fuel injector replacement (one injector)$170 to $820
• EVAP purge valve replacement$80 to $240
• Gas cap replacement$5 to $95

Exterior lighting 66 complaints · 11%

No repair price here: this area usually needs a diagnosis first. A diagnostic scan (check engine light) runs $55 to $250.

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2022 Ford F-150: questions

What are the most common problems on the 2022 Ford F-150?

Of the 602 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Ford F-150, 161 (27%) name power train (transmission and drive), and 126 (21%) name electrical system. A complaint can list more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%. These are owner reports, not proven causes.

Is the 2022 Ford F-150 reliable?

These numbers cannot say. NHTSA complaints have no sales count to compare against, so a high number on one model does not mean it fails more than another. Use them to see which areas owners write about, then check your own VIN for open recalls.

Do these complaints include crashes or fires?

Owners marked 20 of the 602 complaints as involving a crash and 7 as involving a fire. They also reported 29 injuries and 0 deaths. NHTSA records these as the owner reports them and does not confirm each one.

How many recalls does the 2022 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at a Ford dealer. Enter your VIN to see which ones are open on your car.

What is a service bulletin?

A service bulletin is a repair instruction a maker sends to its dealers. It is not a recall, and it does not mean your car is covered. NHTSA lists 381 repair bulletins for the 2022 Ford F-150.

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• 2011 F-150 problems
• 2010 F-150 problems
• 2022 recalls
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• Check-engine codes

Sources

• NHTSA complaint and technical service bulletin files, checked October 29, 2026
• NHTSA recalls

Complaint, bulletin and recall counts come from NHTSA as filed. Repair prices are estimates from our own ranges. Not a repair shop, estimates only.