2022 Ford F-150 Complaint Log

Daytime running lights failed and are built into the housing, this is a known issue across many F150’s 2021+

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the power outlets in the front and rear of the vehicle were inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB: 24-2020. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Summerville Ford (9700 Dorchester Rd, Summerville, SC 29485); but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

The daytime running light on my headlights is an LED strip that completely lost all use. Ford is having us replace the whole headlight unit for their manufacture issue. Ford refuses a fix and says a $1700 replacement headlight unit is the only way to get it fixed. It is their headlight components for the LED daytime running light.

This morning, as soon as I started the vehicle and started backing down the driveway, an unbelievably loud popping sound emitted from the speakers. I immediately slammed on the brakes having no idea what had just happened. This has happened previously but have not heard in a few months so I thought the problem was corrected. It is the loudest noise I have ever experienced and is extremely dangerous as it happens at different times and is just ear splitting. My ears are still ringing and it happened at 8:45am this morning.

The front of the truck started smoking when it was pulled over at a gas station on 07/26/2024, the hood was too hot to open, and the front of the truck proceeded to start on fire. It took the fire department 20 minutes to arrive on the scene at which point there was not much left of the front of the truck. Everyone was able to get out of the vehicle and no injuries occurred. The truck is obviously totaled, but we are unaware as what caused this truck to blow up.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle was restarted; however, there several unknown warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and a technician arrived at the residence and towed the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed due to the cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

CDF drum failed, caused lurching and sporadic speeds on highway while traveling. Transmission was low on fluid from factory and was remedied - possibly led to premature wear on the transmission that ultimately failed.

The slip yoke on the driveshaft was under-lubricated from the factory. It is an issue that is common to F150 trucks. I believe that the failure of this component could lead to damage to the differential or driveshaft, which, if either component fails, could be a safety issue. My biggest concern is that this issue seems to be fairly common, and I am unsure if it has been investigated to determine if a recall is warranted.

Rear end differential bearing failure, second time. Result in high vibration and substantial metal flacks in differential oil. Ford reporting rebuild is required again.

Cover for transmission/exhaust/engine on underside of vehicle tears at mount pint and hangs down and could completly tear away causing potential vehicle damge or damage to other vehicles on road. Problem is noted on internet forums as Ford's saggy diaper problem. Cover is made of a non durable foam-fabric material and is mounted by 4 screws and tears away by mount points and hangs down. This is 2nd time happening on truck, first time was replaced under warranty. Picutre is taken after I pushed it back into place but is still torn by mounting bolt and hangs down when driving. I ordered a replacement from Amazon for $99.99 and will attempt to repair myself.

Since I have purchased the 2022 Ford F-150 I have had several incidents where the cruise control has set itself. A couple incidents have resulted in me slamming on the brakes to avoid collision. I have taken it to the dealer a few times and they have replaced everything that has to do with the cruise control and it still sets itself from time to time but it's sporadic. The dash lights/instrument cluster has went completely out 2-3 time and came back on. When it does come back on the drive mode disabled light is on and I can't change the drive modes. The entertainment/map screen has froze up several time. The map will freeze and I can't change the music or do anything on the screen.

Vehicle lost power while driving on highway requiring vehicle to be guided to shoulder. Once on shoulder, truck died and would not restart. After being towed to dealership, the vehicle was found to have a failed fuel pump. At the time of the incident, vehicle had 27671 miles on odometer.

Ear-splitting static-like noise upon starting the truck. Followed by loud static that would persist even when audio was turned off. Extremely distracting while driving. Took to dealer who said nothing to be done until Ford figures out a fix. Told me to keep checking back. No warning lamps or messages. I wish Ford to put a higher priority on fixing this issue. 2022 F150.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unintendedly shifted from drive(D) into park(P), with the message “Hill Start Assist Warning” displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that no fault was found with the vehicle. The dealer was also unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

The wheel wells on the front of my vehicle do not properly fit the well. One has been replaced twice the other once and recently the dealer made the decision to cut the wheel wells so they would no longer rub. I was told it was the best they could do. The other choice is to keep replacing them when they fail. I am concerned that somthing from the road may fly up in their and get lodged in the exposed under section. I feel there should be another alternative but Ford doesn't want to pay to get a resolution. If those well covers were not needed they wouldn't have them n their in the 1st place. So I know they are needed.

Weatherstripping on sunroof is deteriorating. This could affect the safety of the driver as well as any passengers in the vehicle if it was to start leaking. Furthermore, if water entered the cabin it could affect any electrical components that might interfere with the driving of the vehicle thus causing a safety hazard to any vehicles that would be nearby if this was to happen. The vehicle was taken to the local Ford dealership on 5/29/2024 for inspection. The repair was denied because the whole sunroof would need to be replaced in order to fix the weatherstripping. No one else has looked at the weatherstripping. It was first noticed on 5/24/2024.

Engine shut down while traveling down a mountain with a 4.8% grade at 50 mph; the transmission was in 3rd gear to contain the speed with no pressure on the brakes. There was an initial chime as when the vehicle is first turned ON, followed by the wipers traveling halfway up the windshield, all screens went completely dark as if the vehicles key had also been turned OFF. Brakes were initially soft and then on subsequent push came back. Vehicle went through it's normal power up cycle and then engine restarted as I was still traveling at a good speed down the mountain. The engine has shut off on it's own before with all screens going dark while sitting at stop lights. To get it restarted I had to put the vehicle in park, press the brake and push the start button. I assumed this issue was with the auto start/stop feature and now always drive with it selected off. I've never had this issue with it off. This was the first time the issue happened while the truck was in gear and moving. The auto Start/Stop feature was ON. For previous issues I've had the Ford dealership check it and no error codes or issues were found.

When starting from a stop, with my 2022 Ford F150 FX4 in drive, sometimes the parking brake will automatically turn on without me activating it while driving. This causes my truck to skid to a halt and I have to manually disengage the parking brake to resume driving. I am concerned about the increased risk for harm to myself or others from a collision due to the unintended stopping. I don't know if the brake lights turn on or not when this happens either, but the vehicle remains in drive and the red park brake active light comes on (lower right corner of the instrument cluster). The local Ford dealership has had the truck in twice for this condition, but they have said they cannot reproduce the problem. I have recorded a video of it happening and sent it to Ford. The recall on my truck having to do with the parking brake that was issued September 2023 has been repaired by the local Ford dealership as of October 2023, but this is still occuring. No advanced warning is given when this occures. It is sudden, and seemingly random, but so far has only occurred when starting from a stop. Other potentially useful information: This has occurred with my vehicle 6 times in the last two weeks with today being the most recent. I have auto hold turned ON. I set the parking brake when I am parked in my driveway. I turn right from my driveway in the mornings. Most of the occurrences of this have been on a slope, but one occurrence has occurred on level ground. Ford has not found an answer for my vehicle yet. They did re-inspect the recall work and said nothing was wrong with that part.

Throwing an Active Air Dam fault, I noticed this was an issue with the F150 Lightning. However it is also doing it on the gas 2022 F150.

Failure: Total loss of brakes, hard pedal, no airbags deployed, at estimated speed between 5 and 10 mph. Safety concern: Total loss of ability to slow down, stop or avoid impact. Crashed into a shop wall as a dealership technician with the brake lamps evidently applied before and after the impact. Reproduced: Vehicle in for ABS related faults on dash, which is why it was being pulled into the Ford dealer by a Senior Master Ford technician. Inspection by others: Not yet, vehicle has been left at impact site per management. No, there were no warnings, chimes, messages or any other symptom or sign to indicate a concern was going to happen.

Bluetooth connects with loud static and does not allow hands free cell phone usage. Also, navigation screen freezes while using GPS.

The display screen went black. Without it there is no back up camera ( and many other features). This is a king cab long bed. Very dangerous to drive without these important safety features working properly. The dealer says it is a “common problem”. It is a $1500 repair if it were not still under warranty.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the display screen would display black and reboot itself before restarting. In addition, while driving the vehicle the rearview camera image remained on while driving forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module) needed to be replaced for the third time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and two cases were opened. The failure mileage was approximately 27,275.

To Whom It May Concern: RE: 2022 Ford F-150 – VIN: [XXX] Safety Recall Notice: 25S75 / NHTSA Recall 25V455 I am writing to formally express my deep concern and disappointment regarding ongoing and serious safety issues with my 2022 Ford F-150, which I purchased just over a year ago with 29,000 miles from Big Star Ford in Pearland, TX. From the beginning, my ownership experience has been marred by dangerous oversights and inadequate dealership service: •At the time of purchase, the vehicle was sold to me with a punctured sidewall tire, an issue that was never disclosed. I had no choice but to replace all four tires out of pocket shortly after purchase. •One year later, during my final complimentary Advantage Care oil change, the situation escalated dramatically. Immediately after leaving the dealership and merging onto a major Houston freeway, all lug nuts on the front driver’s side wheel came off, causing the wheel to partially detach. The truck swerved violently, and I narrowly avoided what could have been a catastrophic accident. I returned on foot to the dealership and notified them. To their credit, they retrieved the vehicle and provided a loaner. However, their follow-up response was alarmingly inadequate: •Initially, they only offered to repair one side of the vehicle, and I had to insist that both sides be serviced for safety. •I had to demand replacement of all four tires, which they reluctantly agreed to. •No goodwill services, warranty extension, or formal apology were offered, despite the clear risk to life and property. Now, I’ve received a safety recall notice (25S75 / NHTSA Recall 25V455) related to potential loss of fuel pressure, which could cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while in motion. Ford currently has no available remedy for this serious issue, which again jeopardizes the safety of myself and my family. As a [XXX], husband, and father, I am deeply concerned about the safety and INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Loud, oscillating static through speakers when starting vehicle. Measured at 106db. Audio controls non-responsive. Shutting off vehicle and opening door eventually caused it to stop. Resumed again when restarting vehicle. Eventually stopped after letting it sit 30 minutes. This is extremely dangerous. Not only is this a level that can lead to hearing damage, but if this happened while driving, it could easily result in an accident.

As vehicle is downshifting there is sometimes a slight jerking or hard jerking associated when doing so. This happens a lot also when letting up off of the accelerator or slightly riding the accelerator for example is slow moving traffic. This is a significant jerking, not a smooth jerking when switching gears.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact has engaged the “Smith System” to drive the vehicle. On a separate occasion, the vehicle started making a squealing sound. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal once or twice; however, the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with rear brake failure. The rear brake was rebuilt; however, the failure and the squealing persisted. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer two more times, but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure or duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,917.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and the contact was provided the same information as provided by the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the vehicle was averaging 4 MPG, consistently miscalculating the current fuel range. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000.

Component: The optional "Pro Power Onboard" system reports detecting a ground fault on the center infotainment screen when executing the onboard test function on the same screen or when plugging in a standard electrical outlet tester unit. The outlet tester reports the ground and hot wires are reversed when plugged into any outlet on the vehicle. Safety: My safety has not yet been impacted, however as the system states a ground fault was detected, there is a potential short in the vehicle's electrical systems that could cause damage to more critical components. Reproduced: The first dealership the vehicle was taken to refused to inspect the problem. They plugged devices into the outlets on the vehicle that did not have ground pins on their plugs (a phone charger and a vacuum cleaner) and both operated normally. Inspected: I have an active case file open with the manufacturer to attempt to resolve the issue. The case was opened after the first dealership failed to acknowledge the issue with the vehicle. Other: There were no warning lamps or other messages prior to the problem. The first instance of the message occurred while driving with no outlets were in use. The vehicle does not produce any DTC codes at time of writing.

While leaving a parking garage the transmission violently jerked out of gears pulling te steering wheel and no longer driving the rear driveline so the vehicle could no longer accelerate up the ramp. Vehicle behind me almost rear ended me. The transmission was hunting erratically between gear as seen by the indicator gears, 1st to 2nd to 8th to 10th to 4th rapidly and began to smell significantly. The only way to pull forward off the ramp was to engage 4WD Hi. No warning lights. Dealer tried to state potentially low battery voltage but the vehicle continues to exhibit surging shifts both upshifts and down shifts.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into reverse. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the vehicle jumped forward and there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear axle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. However only a temporary repair was provided. The failure reoccurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH the vehicle independently braked. The contact lost control of the vehicle and due to road conditions the vehicle jumped the curb. The contact stated that he was not aware of any warning lights. The contact stated that the front passenger tire crashed into the curb and blew out. The contact stated that the vehicle hit a traffic sign and then a fence. The contact stated that the passenger front door had scrapes and marks. The side view mirror on the passenger side was sheared off by the traffic sign. The contact stated that the police and EMS arrived. The contact stated that no air bags had been deployed. The contact stated his daughter was seated in the passenger front seat and had abrasions and bruising on her neck, right shoulder, and chest from the seat belt. The contact stated that he also had bruising on his neck and left shoulder from the seat belt. The contact stated that both he and his daughter had neck and back pain and were both transported by ambulance to the hospital. The contact stated that the police issued him a citation for "careless driving" but no report was issued. The vehicle was towed to a collision repair shop. The contact stated that he had received a recall notification from the manufacturer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509000 (Parking Brake), however, the crash had occurred before him receiving the recall letter. The vehicle was still at the collision repair when he received the notification. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

While coasting to an upcoming stop downhill, on slightly graded slope, speed within 15mph or less, with brake slightly applied; the Automatic Parking Brake engaged on its own, subsequently resulting in the transmission shifting of drive modes to park automatically. The vehicle came to an instant, unexpected stop, while still maintaining a speed around 5mph on its own. The vehicle locked up mid-line-of-traffic, leaving the potential of a rear-end collision by following vehicle. No known damage to transmission or powertrain resulted. Adverse weather/road conditions did not play a factor at the time of incident. Incident has occurred multiple times prior, during similar environment & circumstance.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle in a driveway, it failed to turn over and start. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the start-stop button again, but it failed to start. After another attempt, the vehicle restarted, inadvertently accelerated, and crashed into a wooden fence. There were no reported injuries. There was no air bag deployment, fire, or police report filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The contact called the local dealer, who referred him to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000. The VIN was not available.

The climate control system will malfunction and make the cab of the truck unbearably hot, even to the point of physical discomfort at the feet of the driver. The air is so hot blowing on the drivers feet that I have to remove my feet from the pedals to cool. This is a major distraction to the driver. The dealer says this is normal. No warnings or alarm messages.

2022 ford raptor. Oil leak passenger side vehicle, Exhaust rattle while idle. Parked vehicle in garage smell oil inside garage, upon inspection found large oil leak on garage floor, when underneath vehicle and found oil leak from cover plate and front axle, steering components. Made a service appointment with local Ford dealership Long Lewis ford Prattville, Al. Vehicle odometer reading on vehicle 17,388.

The radio will make a loud popping static noise that is louder than a gun shot. Damaging to my ears and children.

I received a recall for a windshield wiper motor and took my vehicle to a dealership to have it fixed. Before I went I checked several times to ensure they had the part to perform the recall and they informed me they did. I took it in 01/19/2024 for the recall, waited two and an half hours and they never performed the recall. When I asked the dealership why they did not have an answer and said they would call me back. They have not as of 01/25/2024. I have in the mean time contacted Ford who said the recall should have been performed to take it to another dealership to have it done because it is an active recall. I just don’t understand how the dealership decided what Ford said was a recall did not need to be done and they are a ford dealership.

After a recurring dashboard alert to tell me that front sensors and rear braking were offline, I took the vehicle for warranty repair. The Ford dealer indicated that the repair would cost $519, because it was a wiring failure and not a failure in a part. According to the service advisor, the failure is a common failure that occurs at a tee where the wiring branches to a sensor just behind the rear bumper. He said that it is not covered by Ford's "bumper to bumper" warranty because it's a wiring failure and not a part failure (although the subject wiring harness does carry a Ford part number). Since my 2022 truck had only about 14,000 miles and had been lightly used (no off-road use), I balked at the notion that it should not be Ford's responsibility to replace the wiring harness. I paid only the diagnosis fee ($155) and took the truck home. On investigation, I found the harness and sensor wire he described to be easily accessible and easily damaged by any sort of road debris. I also found the wiring from the harness to the sensor to be unsupported, leading me to conclude that resonance due to normal road vibrations could have led to metal fatigue in the wire. It's my view that Ford's conclusion that this is normal wear and tear on a truck is ludicrous. I expressed this view in a letter to Ford's Consumer Relationship Center, but the response was simply to back the dealer's determination. They did provide the option to seek a second dealer opinion, but my concern is more about the long-term vulnerability as I am capable of repairing or replacing the harness myself. It's my conclusion that the joint should be shielded from road hazards and the wires to the sensors should be separately supported to reduce stress on the joint in the harness. My belief that this is a matter for NHTSB is based on the fact that the harness failure compromises rear emergency braking.

Speakers (B&O) - I turned on the vehicle from a cold start and I began to hear what I thought was rats invading the rear interior of the vehicle, I heard a loud crunching noise. I turned the stereo down and it was not as pronounced. I began to drive and the sound continued loud cracking and soft at times coming from the front and rear speakers. It was annoying and very loud popping at times. It did not stop when I turned the radio down but it did stop when I got to my destination 10 minutes later. The issue has not reoccurred since but I feel like the rear speakers are not as loud as they once were. I did. It feel my safety was in jeopardy but the sounds was annoyingly loud. No warning lights came on and the Ford app stated there were no problems. I have not yet brought the vehicle I got the dealer. I will be scheduling in the coming days.

The attached document will explain in details about the back up failing on multiple occasions and Ford Motor Company has no fixes for this at this time. It is a SAFETY concern due to the back up camera with small children around. This is the third APIM module since Jan 2024. Now Ford says tells their dealers not to do anything with them to wait until around October or November and they will send out another bulletin on how to handle this problem. Then once that is done who knows how long it take. Big Safety issue here. F150 is the number one selling truck on the road as Ford says so that makes this even a bigger issue.

Very Loud pulsing/crackling noise coming from speakers. I was Startled and had to pull over on busy highway to figure out what was happening. Thought truck was going to blow up.

Headlamps went out at low mileage (36000 @ 2 years old). Not full headlamp just a portion. Cant see as good at night on passenger side.

Costco took off rear right wheel and axle bolt fell off.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the passenger’s side seat was wet. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the entire front passenger’s side headliner was damp due to moisture. In addition, the contact stated that while observing the vehicle going through a car wash, water was pouring into the vehicle through the panoramic sunroof. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was confirmed that the panoramic sunroof was leaking; however, the dealer was unable to repair the vehicle. The contact was referred to the manufacturer and a case was filed. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline for additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased brand new and shipped to him. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the local dealer for servicing, he was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V686000 (Exterior Lighting). The local dealer informed the contact that they could not complete the recall because the dealer who had sold the vehicle new was responsible for performing the recall repair. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer who sold him the vehicle, and the dealer informed him that they had performed the recall repair July 29, 2023. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that they had not received a recall service report from the dealer. A case was opened and later closed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Shifting gears is very hard with it often skipping over gears. When driving the vehicle will jerk or buckle when trying to shift. Transmission is the biggest issue with this vehicle and I seem to have a hard time getting Ford to recognize that.

When moving from Park to Drive, vehicle surges forward at full throttle. I have had the truck for 18 months and it has happened 4 times over the past 18 months and has been witnessed by a passenger.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and inspected the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle three times, it was determined the vehicle was not defective and determined no repair was needed. The contact stated that the recall notice did not state that an inspection was needed to determine if the axle half-shaft and hub assemblies would be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.