Federal safety data shows 13 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V9860002021-16-12

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

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.

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22V2530002022-14-04

STEERING:COLUMN

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. 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.

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.

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22V6230002022-12-08

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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22V6750002022-08-09

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 Raptor Series vehicles equipped with 37-inch tires. The lug nuts on the wheels may have been incorrectly tightened.

Incorrectly tightened wheel lug nuts can loosen and result in wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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22V6860002022-14-09

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles. 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."

Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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22V6840002022-14-09

AIR BAGS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. 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."

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.

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22V8420002022-15-11

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V5090002023-21-07

PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.

Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

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23V8020002023-28-11

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. 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."

Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V8960002023-22-12

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-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. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.

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.

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24V6820002024-13-09

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE

Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V5150002025-08-08

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recalls 22V686 and 23V802. 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."

Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V5170002025-08-08

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V686. 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."

Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Ford F-150 Fuel Economy

66–70mpg combined

73-78city

60-63hwy

$1,100-$1,150/yr

The 2022 Ford F-150 delivers 66 to 70 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

F-150 Lightning 4WD Extended Range - Automatic (A1)

70mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

78 city63 hwy~$1,100/yr10/10 Clean

F-150 Lightning 4WD - Automatic (A1)

68mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

76 city61 hwy~$1,100/yr10/10 Clean

F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD - Automatic (A1)

66mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

73 city60 hwy~$1,150/yr10/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2022 Ford F-150

40States

33%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 18%, with options spread across 40 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

12,91118%

MIMichigan

5,4558%

FLFlorida

5,0997%

CACalifornia

3,6745%

GAGeorgia

3,3645%

PAPennsylvania

2,7784%

MOMissouri

2,2673%

NCNorth Carolina

2,1713%

AZArizona

2,1513%

OKOklahoma

1,8733%

COColorado

1,7962%

DEDelaware

1,7312%

ILIllinois

1,6592%

OHOhio

1,6522%

TNTennessee

1,5762%

DCWashington DC

1,4592%

MN1,319

WA1,246

UT1,191

MD1,175

NHNew Hampshire

1,1122%

AL1,012

IN990

OR899

NY853

WI794

IA740

ID699

NE680

AR677

NJ620

KY595

NV539

MA507

RI501

VA485

NM454

ME402

MS399

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2022.

2022 Ford F-150 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2022 Ford F-150 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2022 Ford F-150. There are 13 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Ford F-150?

NHTSA shows 13 recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford F-150. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2022 Ford F-150?

You'll get between 66 and 70 MPG combined from the 2022 Ford F-150, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.