KnownCarProblems2022 Ford F-350 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford F-350 SD, most often about the electrical (27% of complaints, typically around 58,000 miles). It is 14th of 27 F-350 SD model years by number of complaints and has 17 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2022 Ford F-350 SD problems
Electrical
30 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control, starter assembly, 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that there was a sulfur odor coming from the front end of the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed white smoke coming from the batteries. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact replaced both batteries. The dealer was…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. Upon further investigation, the contact became aware that there was water accumulated in the battery junction box. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the failure was…
Fuel system
20 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford f-350sd. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle shut off with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact used a diagnostic machine and diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the high-pressure fuel rail and high-pressure fuel rail sensor were defective. The…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and vehicle stalled. The contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. An unknown message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle failed to restart and was pulled into a gas…
Steering
16 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 32,500 miles. Parts named most often: column.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while pulling into the driveway approximately 5-10 MPH, the steering wheel separated and fell into the contact's lap. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering column needed to be replaced; however, the part…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving over bumps in the roadway, there was a clanking sound coming from the steering column. The contact stated that the failure became progressively worse over time. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause…
Engine
15 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford f-350. The contact stated the check engine warning would illuminate on cold starts and would remain illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the reductant heater and sender assembly on the 6.7l diesel engine…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford f-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer…
Transmission
14 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH with the trailer hitched to the vehicle, the vehicle downshifted suddenly to 37 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The passenger's side of the trailer went sideways and blocked the roadway; however, the trailed remained hitched to…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and hauling a trailer, the transmission shifted rough. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission was failing and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to…
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 12%Brakes
12 complaints · 11%Visibility and wipers
11 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, windshield wiper/washer, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the roof. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the roof rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, in snowy weather, the front driver's side windshield wiper fractured, and the contact pulled over to manually wipe the window. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Ford F-350 SD recalls
Visibility and wipers: linkages
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 5, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s24.vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on april 1, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 lincoln navigator, expedition, and 2022-2023 f-250 sd, f-350 sd, f-450 sd, f-550 sd, and f-600 sd vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed april 7, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s17. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on march 18, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 f-super duty f250, f350, f450, f550, 2021-2022 f600, and 2022 f750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24v957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Electrical: integrated trailer brake control
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 f-150, 2022-2026 f-250 sd, f-350 sd, f-450 sd, f-550 sd, maverick, 2024-2026 ranger, 2023-2026 f-600 sd, 2022-2027 lincoln navigator, expedition, and 2026 e-transit vehicles. 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."
Visibility and wipers: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 expedition, lincoln navigator, 2021-2023 f-150, 2022 f-250 sd, f-350 sd, and f-450 sd vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge.this will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on october 30, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were mailed may 19, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sa8. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on octobe
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 f-250 sd, f-350 sd, and f-450 sd vehicles. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Electrical: integrated trailer brake control
Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 f-150, 2022 maverick, expedition, lincoln navigator, f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22v-193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 18, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s05.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 expedition, 2021-2022 super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, f-600, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 23, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s78.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 f-super duty f250, f350, f450, f550, f600, and 2021-2022 f-650, f750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Wheels and tires: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub extender retaining nuts. If the retaining nuts are loose, dealers will replace the wheel hub extender, retaining nuts, and hub assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 7, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at -866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s59.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company is recalling certain 2022-2023 ford super duty f-350, f-450, f-550, and f-600 vehicles. The fasteners for the front wheel hub extender may be insufficiently tightened, which can result in the wheel and wheel extender detaching from the vehicle.
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
Risk: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail the owner's manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 21, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c20.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 f-super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 supercab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 202, "head restraints."
Equipment: labels
Risk: Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 6, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22c09.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022 f-super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, f600, and 2023 e-series vehicles. In addition, certain 2016 e-series, 2017 and 2019 f-450, 2021 f-350, and 2021 transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are also included in this recall. The safety certification labels are missing the tire size, rim type, and tire pressure values for both the front and rear axles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 110, "tire selection and rim", and 120, "wheels and rims-other than passenger cars."
Visibility and wipers: linkages
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on may 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on october 21, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22s26.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 f-150, expedition, 2020-2022 super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, and 2020-2021 lincoln navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Electrical: integrated trailer brake control
Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 f-150, 2022 maverick, expedition, lincoln navigator, f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Body and structure: underbody shields
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on april 7, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22s09.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 f-250 and f-350 super duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Air bags
Risk: During a crash, the air bag cover may break apart and project fragments towards occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 16, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s49.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022 super duty f-250 and f-350 vehicles. The strength of the driver-side air bag cover may be insufficient.
Air bags: side impact
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 3, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21c26.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022 super duty f-250, f-350, 2021 f-150, expedition, and lincoln navigator vehicles. The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 214, "side impact protection."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Ford F-350 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford F-350 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (30 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); fuel system (20 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles); steering (16 complaints, typically around 32,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Ford F-350 SD have?
- 17 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 31, 2026 (visibility and wipers). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Ford F-350 SD?
- It is 14th of 27 F-350 SD model years by number of complaints, with 113 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.