"How reliable is the 2022 Ford F-150?"

"Based on 702 NHTSA complaints, the 2022 Ford F-150 has a median complaint mileage of 25000 miles. The most common issue is Power Train."

"What are common problems with the 2022 Ford F-150?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150 is Power Train, accounting for a significant portion of the 702 total complaints filed."

2022 Ford F-150: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 702 complaints

702

Total Complaints

25,000mi

Median Mileage

Power Train

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

10,225 25th Percentile

25,000 Median Mileage

38,750 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Power Train

129

Electrical System

111

Unknown Or Other

Exterior Lighting

Tv/Radio/Speakers

Fuel System, Gasoline

Engine

Visibility/Wiper

Fuel/Propulsion System

Service Brakes

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70-75 MPH, the instrument cluster became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he continued to drive for approximately an additional 400 miles however, the instrument clust..."

"Truck check engine light came on and started to blink. The truck would shake when trying to accelerate. Pulled over, turned truck off and the light went off. When started back up it was gone. A few days later the truck did the same thing, but the light did not go off. It remained on, when accelerati..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Power Train 129 complaints

25th: 15,750 mi Median: 29,850 mi 75th: 43,875 mi

Electrical System 111 complaints

25th: 12,000 mi Median: 17,269 mi 75th: 27,275 mi

Exterior Lighting 50 complaints

Median: 40,000 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 68 FL: 67 CA: 37 CO: 35 IL: 30 MI: 30 TN: 25 VA: 24 MN: 23 OH: 22

Who Files Complaints?

0.1%

Original Owners

99.9%

Second+ Owners

Ford F-150 — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1990	25	76,696	Fuel/Propulsion System	0
1991	357	110,000	Tank Assembly	12
1992	553	130,325	Selector Devices	25
1993	753	140,000	Tank Assembly	32
1994	908	130,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	79
1995	788	117,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	61
1996	383	113,250	Cruise Control	22
1997	3285	108,000	Engine	205
1998	1624	112,337	Fuel System, Gasoline	96
1999	1322	98,000	Engine	116
2000	1269	91,032	Fuel System, Gasoline	102
2001	1451	98,000	Vehicle Speed Control	113
2002	963	90,000	Engine And Engine Cooling	63
2003	520	64,266	Electrical System	57
2004	2429	59,312	Power Window Devices And Controls	99
2005	1363	62,000	Power Window Devices And Controls	66
2006	735	62,000	Engine	72
2007	623	60,000	Engine	51
2008	455	60,346	Engine	48
2009	397	53,500	Vehicle Speed Control	34
2010	1131	56,183	Electrical System	33
2011	2938	68,500	Power Train	70
2012	2422	59,000	Power Train	57
2013	3849	72,000	Power Train	102
2014	1859	64,000	Power Train	56
2015	2036	48,000	Service Brakes	64
2016	2373	42,000	Power Train	67
2017	1595	46,500	Power Train	47
2018	2627	38,000	Power Train	104
2019	1532	59,142	Power Train	30
2020	797	33,000	Power Train	30
2021	1138	40,000	Power Train	19
2023	494	18,614	Power Train	25
2024	195	3,700	Exterior Lighting	25
2025	112	6,500	Power Train	7

Active Recalls (22)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Driveshaft

Campaign 21V986000 | 16/12/2021

A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S56.

Integrated Trailer Brake Control

Campaign 22V193000 | 25/03/2022

Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Column

Campaign 22V253000 | 14/04/2022

Damaged or separated wiring may result in the steering column not moving as intended in certain crash conditions, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Dealers will inspect the steering column wiring harness and repair the wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 9, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be av

Driveshaft

Campaign 22V623000 | 12/08/2022

Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft, as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S53.

Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Campaign 22V675000 | 08/09/2022

Incorrectly tightened wheel lug nuts can loosen and result in wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will tighten or replace the wheel lug nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S59.

Lighting Control Module

Campaign 22V686000 | 14/09/2022

Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C22.

Air Bags

Campaign 22V684000 | 14/09/2022

During air bag deployment, the air bag cover my break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Dealers will replace the right-side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C23.

Motor

Campaign 22V842000 | 15/11/2022

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2023. Remedy parts are expected in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S71. This recall expa

Automatic Transmission

Campaign 23V070000 | 10/02/2023

The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.

Electrical

Campaign 23V509000 | 21/07/2023

Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.

Lighting Control Module

Campaign 23V802000 | 28/11/2023

Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the LED driver module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C36. Vehicles with high series headlamps previously recalled under recall nu

Axle Hubs

Campaign 23V896000 | 22/12/2023

Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.

Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Campaign 24V635000 | 23/08/2024

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.

Lighting Control Module

Campaign 24V682000 | 13/09/2024

Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C30. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under 22V-686 and

Labels

Campaign 24V852000 | 08/11/2024

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Integrated Trailer Brake Control

Campaign 25V132000 | 28/02/2025

Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Software

Campaign 25V315000 | 14/05/2025

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety

Fuel Pump

Campaign 25V455000 | 07/07/2025

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

The remedy is under development. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 16, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this reca

Lighting Control Module

Campaign 25V515000 | 08/08/2025

Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the light emitting diode control module and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C38.

Lighting Control Module

Campaign 25V517000 | 08/08/2025

Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the light emitting diode control module and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C37.

Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Campaign 25V729000 | 24/10/2025

A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in t

Integrated Trailer Brake Control

Campaign 26V104000 | 20/02/2026

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.

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 are expected to be mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicl

Extend Your Transmission Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Change transmission fluid at manufacturer intervals — not 'lifetime' fluid
Come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive
Don't ride the brakes on hills — use a lower gear
Check transmission fluid level and color monthly — dark fluid needs changing
Address slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement immediately

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28