The Lemon Index2022 Ford F-150.
The 2022 Ford F-150 is about average by owner complaints: 922 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 115, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, and it has 23 recalls. The best Ford F-150 year is 2007.
Covers the whole F-Series (F-150 plus the F-250/F-350 Super Duty): Ford reports their sales together.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,168 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford F-150 year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 12K to 50K miles on the car (233 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 15K–48K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 10K–50K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 10K–75K miles
Recalls 23
- back over prevention 2026
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
- electrical 2026
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.
- visibility 2025
The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
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- lights 2025
The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.
- lights 2025
The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.
- fuel system, gasoline 2025
The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
- back over prevention 2025
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
- electrical 2025
Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
- equipment 2024
The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.
- lights 2024
The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.
- engine 2024
The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
- transmission & drivetrain 2023
The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
- lights 2023
The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.
- parking brake 2023
Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.
- transmission & drivetrain 2023
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.".
- visibility 2022
The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
- lights 2022
The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.
- airbags 2022
The right-side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to not deploy as intended.
- wheels 2022
The lug nuts on the wheels may have been incorrectly tightened.
- transmission & drivetrain 2022
Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
- steering 2022
The power-adjustable telescoping steering column connector wiring may be too short.
- electrical 2022
Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
- transmission & drivetrain 2021
Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 686 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some 2021-2022 Bronco/F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility and 2022 Transit…
- Loss of BlueCruise hands-free
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedLow-pressure fuel pump failure2024–2025
- ClosedLoss of motive power2023–2024
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 2WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford F-150 Super Cab PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford F-150 Super Cab PU/EC 2WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1100–3400 a year in electricity (EPA estimate).
In owners' words
While driving at high speeds (over 50 mph) transmission shifts down to a lower gear and then shifts back up.
2022 Ford F-150 owner · NHTSA complaint 11651270
More owner reports
NHTSA Recall Number 23V896 has had two promise dates from Ford that have come and gone. There is currently no updated information on when this will be fixed. There is no acceptable excuse for this. It's not that hard to resolve.
NHTSA complaint 11651886
I started the truck. I heard a loud pop over the sound system. This was followed by a loud crackling noise over the speakers. The sound continued after the sound system was turned off. The speakers smell like they were burning.
NHTSA complaint 11548811
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Ford F-150 reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew 1.1× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 115; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford F-150 year by this measure since 2010 is 2025.
What are the most common 2022 Ford F-150 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (27%), transmission & drivetrain (24%) and lights (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford F-150 have?
23 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is the 2022 Ford F-150 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2022 Ford F-150 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 12,000 and 50,000 miles. The middle report was at 30,000 miles, from 233 complaints.
Does the 2022 Ford F-150 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 24% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Ford F-150 cost in fuel a year?
About $1100 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What Ford F-150 year is better than the 2022?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2010 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works