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23 safety recalls for the 2022 Ford F-150
Grouped by the part recalled, largest group first, newest first within each part. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for what is wrong, the fix and the full notice.
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 108 (lighting) · 2,361 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recalls 22V686 and 23V802.
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 108 (lighting) · 1,278 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V686.
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Fix: 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 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Fails federal standard 108 (lighting) · 16,543 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles.
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Fix: 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 number 22V-686 that received an incomplete remedy, or have not yet been repaired, will need to have the new remedy completed.
Fails federal standard 108 (lighting) · 18,527 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles.
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 108 (lighting) · 86,050 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles.
Risk: 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.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Fix: 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.
112,965 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design.
Risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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."
Fix: 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.
1,138 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.
Risk: 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 increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Fix: 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.
58,203 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022F-150 vehicles.
NHTSA listing: F-150. Components: Powertrain: driveline, driveshaft; Body structure: frame and members, underbody shields. Ford campaign 22S53.
Risk: 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.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Fix: 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.
184,698 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022F-150 vehicles.
NHTSA listing: F-150. Components: Powertrain: driveline, driveshaft; Body structure: frame and members, underbody shields. Ford campaign 21S56.
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.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 108 (lighting) · 4,381,878 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026F-150,2022-2026F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles.
Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Fix: 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.
10,952 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250,F-350,F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193.
Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Fix: 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.
391,836 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250,F-350,F-450, and F-550 vehicles.
Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.
Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility) · 47,587 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023F-150 and 2023-2026F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens.
NHTSA listing: F-150. Components: Backover prevention and rearview camera: display function; Backover prevention and rearview camera: software. Ford campaign 26C37.
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Fix: 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 risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
1,076,138 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150,2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250,F-350,F-450,F-550,F-600,2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles.
Risk: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
Fix: 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 this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
174,853 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Fix: 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 expands previous recall number 22V-142.
483,082 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022F-150 vehicles.
Risk: 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.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The right-side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to not deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 208 (occupant crash protection) · 74 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
Fix: 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.
90,736 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine.
Risk: 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.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 208 (occupant crash protection) · 27,678 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
850,318 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles.
Risk: Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.
Fix: 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.
870,701 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system.
Risk: 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.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The power-adjustable telescoping steering column connector wiring may be too short. Wiring that is too short can become damaged or separate if the adjustable steering column is extended all the way.
Fix: 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 available by the end of July, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S24.
19,175 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles.
Risk: Incorrectly tightened wheel lug nuts can loosen and result in wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The lug nuts on the wheels may have been incorrectly tightened.
Fix: 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.
1,519 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 Raptor Series vehicles equipped with 37-inch tires.
NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 22S59.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations that name the 2022 Ford F-150; both are closed. An investigation means NHTSA is reviewing reports of a problem. It is not a finding that the vehicle has a defect.
On July 29, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE24019 to investigate complaints of low-pressure fuel pump failures in MY 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles.
NHTSA ties this investigation to recall 25V-455, listed above.
NHTSA listing: F-150. Component: Fuel system (delivery, fuel pump).
Loss of motive power
Engineering analysis EA23002Closed Oct 31, 2024 (opened Sep 29, 2023)
On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) granted a Defect Petition (DP22001) and opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22007) to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021… NHTSA's full summary
NHTSA ties this investigation to recall 24V-635, listed above.
NHTSA listing: F-150. Component: Engine.
A preliminary evaluation is NHTSA's first step, to gather information and decide whether to look further. An engineering analysis is a deeper review, usually opened after a preliminary evaluation. NHTSA lists investigations by make, model and model year only, so one can apply to only some versions of a model, such as one engine; its summary says which.
What owners report
Owners have filed 826 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 F-150. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Jerking, lurching or harsh shifting48 · 6%
Headlight or exterior light problems41 · 5%
Loss of power or limp mode39 · 5%
Hesitation or slow acceleration32 · 4%
Median 35,000 miles at failure, from 17 reports with mileage
Median 30,000 miles at failure, from 54 reports with mileage
Electrical system190 · 23%
Most named: instrument cluster/panel (6) · Median 22,400 miles at failure, from 24 reports with mileage
Exterior lighting76 · 9%
Equipment74 · 9%
Most named: appliance, tv/radio/speakers (71)
Fuel system59 · 7%
Median 33,000 miles at failure, from 33 reports with mileage
Engine54 · 7%
Fuel and propulsion system44 · 5%
Unknown or other128 · 15%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Ford F-150 recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2022 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2018 F-150 drew the most (501) and the 2022 drew 429.
Owner complaints
2022: 826 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Ford F-150
Model year
Complaints
2010
843
2011
2,195
2012
1,784
2013
2,994
2014
1,541
2015
1,753
2016
2,098
2017
1,469
2018
2,335
2019
1,350
2020
746
2021
1,323
2022
826
2023
515
2024
234
2025
131
2026
20
Safety recalls
2022: 23 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Ford F-150
Model year
Recalls
2010
1
2011
6
2012
4
2013
3
2014
8
2015
13
2016
13
2017
17
2018
18
2019
9
2020
11
2021
29
2022
23
2023
13
2024
11
2025
16
2026
8
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 826 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Ford F-150, the problems described most are jerking, lurching or harsh shifting (48), headlight or exterior light problems (41), and loss of power or limp mode (39). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2022 Ford F-150 safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2022 Ford F-150 earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2022 Ford F-150?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no open investigations for the 2022 Ford F-150. It lists 2 closed ones; the most recent closed on Sep 19, 2025.
How do I check if my F-150 has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Ford dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: F-150, F-150 HYBRID.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.