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All cars · Ford E-Series · 2022

2022 Ford E-Series. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index49100 = average car
Complaints27NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold32,150U.S. model year
Per 100K sold84complaints
Complaint rank#18 of 21among the 21 scored Ford E-Series model years (2000–2022); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,200 and 11,000 miles. Median 6,300, from 9 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Steering63%
Brakes33%
Brakes15%
Transmission & drivetrain11%
Engine11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2700105

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 24V097000 Feb 2024 Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, And Connections

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

    Risk. A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the power steering pressure line and the hydroboost jumper line, free of charge. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 22V-089 and owners will need to have the new remedy completed even if their vehicle was remedied under the prior recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. F

  • 22V925000 Dec 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and 2021-2022 F-59 vehicles. The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank may peel and lead to corrosion of the exposed metal, which can result in a fuel leak.

    Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S76.

  • 22V089000 Feb 2022 Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, And Connections

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

    Risk. A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S08.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenCamshaft and lifter failure in ford 7.3l gasoline engines2026–
ClosedLoss of power brake/steering assist post recall 22v089 inspection.20242026

Manufacturer communications 41

Ford filed 41 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Noise when the brakes are applied
  • Some 2020-2022 F53 Motorhome built on or before 06-Oct-2022 and 2021-2022 E-Series vehicles built
  • Service Advance Trac

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201911545,063Fuel system
2021513774,123Steering
2022492732,150Steering
2023–642,957Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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