2022 Ford F-150 Powertrain & Transmission Problems

This is in reference to recall #23S65. I have been to two different Ford Service Centers over the last 2 years (2024 thru 2026). NO Ford service center has completed recall #23S65 on my 2022 F150. The Ford service centers talks about waiting for parts on order. However, the parts NEVER arrive. How can you accomplish a recall with no parts?? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of a NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part for 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact discovered a nail in the rear passenger side tire and the vehicle was driven to the local mechanic. While inspecting the tire, the mechanic also discovered that the wheel end hub bolt in the rear axle had fractured. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (POWER TRAIN); but the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

10 speed [T]ransmission issue first noticed w/ milage under 10k. [T] would “slam” while downshifting from 5/4/3/2 when coming to stop. Gradually progressing in severity w/ increase of milage. [T] has now started to miss gears when upshifting from 3/4/5/6, causing a brief lag in vehicle movement upon acceleration as the transmission attempts to keep up with applied engine power. Dealer has always stated this as “normal.” Dealer also states they “can’t replicate” the issue, even though it has now become a near-daily occurrence. The vehicle also continues to perform a hard downshift from gears already stated. Vehicle is very well maintained and driven appropriately. The original purchasing dealer did perform a PCM update as well as replace the original PCM module around 40k/mi, but issue still is not resolved and progressively worsening. [T] flush & filter replacement was performed recently with scheduled maintenance and nothing was noted regarding abnormalities. Extended bumper-to-bumper warranty is nearing expiration at 100k/mi. Safety-wise, while entering upon a highway, loss of speed while attempting to enter has caused near misses in the past, even with enough space given to enter with moving traffic behind. Vehicle slamming down while coming to a stop causes faster than anticipated stopping or speed reduction. Please feel free to contact me at [XXX] if you may have any additional questions or details regarding. Thank you! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear axle unexpectedly detached. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train). The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that parts were not yet available for the recall repair and were on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was not available.

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 local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. 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.

10r80 transmission slipped between 3rd and 4th gear shift. Truck is available for inspection. The few seconds loss of power is definitely a safety risk. It happened while pulling out onto a highway from a full stop. There are numerous reports of this issue with this transmission. Plan to have transmission inspected by a mechanic ASAP. No warnings of the issue prior to this happening.

When driving the gas pedal will go dead or not work at all. I will be driving along then try to push the gas at a left hand turn and nothing will happen. I push the pedal to the floor many times and after a period of time it starts to work again. The issue never puts out a code or check engine light. This is a safety issue for not only me and my family but others on the road as well. If the gas pedal was to fully stop working the truck would be stuck and could cause an accident. The dealer told me they could not reproduce the concern, but they did suggest to replace a temp sensor and reprogram PCM which I paid for, the cost was $870.90

My truck has harsh shifting and gets to 3,000 RPM sometimes before it shifts. There is a loud rattle when my car is low acceleration or deceleration when coming to a stop.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the rear wheels. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rear axle bolts had sheared off. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

as of [1/26/26], Recall 23S65 Is not complete Ford’s repair order states the vehicle is NOT SAFE TO DRIVE and cannot be repaired due to parts unavailability. This is a warrantable, safety‑related defect with no remedy available, rendering the vehicle unusable. Fords inability to repair a known safety defect do to parts shortage. Parts are back ordered for 8-12 months. parts delay ,a safety recall, no repairs performed NHTSA Complaint — Vehicle Information •Year/Make/Model: 2022 Ford F 150 4WD SuperCrew •VIN: [XXX] •Mileage at issue: ~31,851 miles (as of 01/26/2026) Component/System : Power Train → Axle / Driveshaft (Rear Axle Half Shaft & Hub Assembly) Recall ID : Ford Recall 23S65 (rear axle half shaft & hub assembly replacement) Incident Description (Narrative): On January 26, 2026, I presented my vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer (Greenwood Ford, Hollister, CA) to have Safety Recall 23S65 remedied. The dealer generated a Repair Order stating: “RECALL 23S65 NOT COMPLETE. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. UNSAFE TO DRIVE.” The same document notes “8–12 months before parts are available.” Because of this, my vehicle has an open safety defect that Ford acknowledges but cannot repair for an extended period, and the dealer explicitly documented the vehicle as unsafe to drive. I am unable to safely use the vehicle and have been advised to wait months for parts with no firm ETA. I’m filing this complaint so NHTSA is aware of Ford’s recall remedy parts shortage and the associated prolonged safety risk to owners who cannot obtain a timely repair. Safety Risk / Symptoms Observed: •Manufacturer safety recall with no available remedy for an estimated 8–12 months. •Dealer’s written designation that the vehicle is “UNSAFE TO DRIVE.” •Loss of safe operation and use of the vehicle until the safety defect is remedied. Dates & Attempts: •01/26/2026: Repair Order issued; recall repair not completed due to parts unavailability; dealer notes “UNSAFE TO DRIVE.” •Ong INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (F

See attached document for complaint. I write this letter to you requesting your assistance regarding Ford Motor Co. recall 23S65 / NHTSA Recall 23V896. I received an initial recall notice in May, 2025. For your convenience, I am including a copy for your quick reference. In addition, I have received a subsequent recall reminder from Ford Motor Co. in November, 2025 noting that I have not addressed the safety recall repairs as of yet. I was urged to seek necessary repairs from my local Ford Dealer as soon as possible. A copy of this letter is also included for your reference and records. Please be advised that I have been in contact with my local Ford Dealer located in Montrose, CO on numerous occasions in an attempt to have there service department make the necessary repairs to my 2022 Ford F-150, most recently on January 2, 2026. I have been instructed that parts are still not available for them to fix the recall on my truck. It has been (8) months ago that I received an initial recall notice from Ford Motor Co. A few weeks ago I called the Ford Recall Assistance Center at 1-866-436-7332 in hopes of getting a resolution and timeline for a repair work to be completed on my Ford F-150. Unfortunately, this too was simply a waste of my time and energy as nothing was done to complete the necessary recall work to my vehicle. This has been extremely frustrating. I recognize there are safety issues that make it dangerous to drive my Ford-150 without the necessary recall repair work being completed. My wife and I rely solely on our F-150 for transportation as we are a single vehicle family and we are concerned about a potential future accident or vehicle breakdown. It is difficult for me to comprehend how Ford Motor Company can be so negligent and incompetent in getting this recall notice addressed in a timely fashion. In my opinion, Ford Motor Co.’s inaction in dealing with my F-150 recall is nothing short of being totally unacceptable. Thank you in advance for your consideration and assistance in this matter. If y

It should be noted, recall 23S65 has already been done prior to this incident. On 12/27/2025, while driving northbound on I65, south of Louisville KY, I lost the rear differential. I was in the middle lane and had to get over to the emergency lane while towing an unloaded flatbed trailer weighing about 4000 lbs. I was almost struck by a couple trucks but was able to get over into the emergency lane. I had my passenger check the differential and saw that while in “drive” the driveshaft was turning freely while I was still stopped. I was able to get the truck off the highway by putting it in 4wd and use the front wheels to drive. I do not remember any warning lamps during this incident. I found a dealer that was close by (Town and Country Ford Louisville) and parked the truck. A week later the dealer confirmed the axles shafts had broken and would need replaced. These are the same axles that were replaced in accordance with the recall. As of 2/16/2026 Ford still does not have any axles for replacement and they are on a national back order totaling over 63,000 units.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud banging and grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V729000 (Visibility), 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), and 23V896000 (Power Train); however, parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies and hubs had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available and estimated that parts would be available in or around October 2026. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal clanking and rattling noise. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon shifting to drive(D), the vehicle failed respond; however, upon engaging 4-wheel Drive(4WD), the vehicle moved forward at a slow speed. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who advised that the failure could be related to the rear axle hub bolt. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to a dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train). The dealer confirmed that the rear axle hub bolt had fractured; however, the part to complete the recall repair was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The Mobile App indicated a failure related to the power train and to reduce power. The contact's son drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and turned off the vehicle. While the contact's son was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The vehicle was driven to the intended destination, which was approximately 30 minutes away. The following day, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The contact stated that several days later, the 4WD Low warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and a diagnostic test was scheduled for the following week. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in Customer Satisfaction Program: 23S65/NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train). In addition, the contact had not received notification of the Customer Satisfaction Program or recall. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle was hesitating before shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The failure was intermittent at first but had become a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic receiving a tire replacement, the contact was informed that the rear passenger's side axle bolt was fractured and had detached. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the part was not available to repair the vehicle. In addition, the dealer kept the bolt. The contact was advised to contact the manufacturer for assistance. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for inspection prior to the failure, however the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact was unsure of when the failure had occurred between 10/16/2025 and 10/24/2025. The contact stated that because of the failure and the parts not being available, the vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact no longer had a vehicle to drive. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train); however, the part was not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the parts were being manufactured. The failure mileage was approximately 40,500.

Driving on the highway at highway speeds, heard clanking then a loud bang, then vehicle would not longer respond to the accelerator so we coasted onto the median. We had the vehicle towed and found out from a Ford dealer that the rear axle had broken due to Ford's failure to repair under Manufacturer Recall Number23S65 NHTSA Recall Number23V896 and that had caused damage to the rear differential. We were fortunate not to have been in or caused a significant accident. I had the vehicle at a Ford dealer in Illinois in 2024, but the recall was not performed due to lack of parts. This incident happened thereafter, in November of 2025, and the vehicle has been off of the road at a Ford dealer in Indiana since. Same story, no parts. Ford offers no timeline for repair, advising it could be 3 months, could be a year - it is indefinite. I recently was advised that there are 70,000 orders for the parts for this repair, and although I am on the "emergency off road list" that is still 15,000 orders long. Additionally, I had the vehicle in early in my ownership window for lags when the transmission shifted at certain times, it was checked and given the all clear, but - intermittently arose - given Ford representations I ignored it but never felt the delays were safe as it slowed vehicle responsiveness, albeit it slightly. I now see active litigation around these transmission issues in the F-150.

Since I've purchased the truck in 2023 I've been receiving in the mail notices about a recall for the rear-axel shaft for my 2022 f150. I am a major proponent of safety and maintenance. Year over year I've attempted to get it fixed at authorized ford dealerships but I've been told a handful of times that the parts are not available and I'm not getting the appropriate urgency required for an issue of this stature. I am embarking on a big trip and I'm concerned about my safety and the safety of others on the road.