2022 Ford F-150 HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2022 Ford F-150 HYBRID has 293 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 3.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: 1. transmission. stays in higher gears at stops. when starting out it barely moves in response to gas pedal increase. at about 3,000 rpms it engages and jerks violently ahead. after this happened several times i noticed the transmission gear light was in a higher gear at stop, like 7th gear. therefo. ⚠️ 6 fire reports filed.

6 fire reports 6 crash reports 9 injuries

293

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

3.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

69 complaints

24%

• 1. Transmission. Stays in higher gears at stops. When starting out it barely moves in response to gas pedal increase. At about 3,000 RPMs it engages and jerks violently ahead. After this happened several times I noticed the transmission gear light was in a higher gear at stop, like 7th gear. Therefo
• This vehicle has a Powerboost Engine which is a Hybrid with a High-Voltage Battery Pack. This Battery Pack has a very sophisticated heating and cooling system which is part of the engine cooling system. A part of this cooling system is an Exhaust Heat Exchanger. It is Ford Part Number: ML3Z5A212
• I bought this F150 2 days ago, Vehicle drove fine in the morning to work after work I started the truck and could not get it to go into any gear the lever was stuck in park. My model has the fold flat shifter and I keep the shifter folded all the way down when It is parked. It took approximately 30

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“1. Transmission. Stays in higher gears at stops. When starting out it barely moves in response to gas pedal increase. At about 3,000 RPMs it engages and jerks violently ahead. After this happened several times I noticed the transmission gear light was in a higher gear at stop, like 7th gear. Therefo”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

66 complaints

23%

• Rear passenger door latch failed and actually flew open in the middle of intersection while door was locked! Entered intersection from a full stop. Shut door repeatedly when we entered the truck. Seemed to have trouble shutting completely. Needed a couple tries get closed. Thankfully my kids had t
• This has happened twice to me. The latest was about 7 days ago. There was a loud popping and static sound when driving my vehicle so loud that I had to exit the truck and my neighbors came and asked if I was ok because it was so loud. I couldn't get it to stop by shutting things off. Talked to my
• This has happened twice to me. The latest was about 7 days ago. There was a loud popping and static sound when driving my vehicle so loud that I had to exit the truck and my neighbors came and asked if I was ok because it was so loud. I couldn't get it to stop by shutting things off. Talked to my

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Rear passenger door latch failed and actually flew open in the middle of intersection while door was locked! Entered intersection from a full stop. Shut door repeatedly when we entered the truck. Seemed to have trouble shutting completely. Needed a couple tries get closed. Thankfully my kids had t”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

62 complaints

21%

• When I got into my truck and pressed the start button, there was an extremely loud popping noise that appeared to be coming from the sound system. It was so loud that it caused ringing in my ears. I immediately attempted to shut off the truck, but the noise continued. I opened the door to exit the v
• Loud pop followed by loud static from all speakers on start. Turned vehicle off and problem persisted until battery was disconnected.
• Just as I left the driveway at my house, I heard what sounded like an explosion and shattering glass. My truck stereo had incredibly loud static that hurt my ears. The volume knob stopped responding and I could not make the sound stop. I turned off my ignition and then opened the driver’s door. Tha

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“When I got into my truck and pressed the start button, there was an extremely loud popping noise that appeared to be coming from the sound system. It was so loud that it caused ringing in my ears. I immediately attempted to shut off the truck, but the noise continued. I opened the door to exit the v”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

17 complaints

• There is a heat exchanger in the exhaust that leaks coolant and causes the engine to overheat. This has happened to over 500+ Powerboost Engines. Ford Case# CAS-35641317-W3Y6F0
• After purchasing the truck new I drove it for four days and it started to leak coolant from under the middle of the truck. The truck had less then 200 miles on it and it already needed service. Once I looked up 2022 Ford F-150 Power Boost coolant leak I found out there are a lot of people experienci
• The contact owned a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low turbo boost and the reduced engine power warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that he pulled over into a gas station to turn off the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the w

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 3 fire reports

“There is a heat exchanger in the exhaust that leaks coolant and causes the engine to overheat. This has happened to over 500+ Powerboost Engines. Ford Case# CAS-35641317-W3Y6F0”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

16 complaints

• New 2022 Ford F-150 vehicle has a "Rear Brake Assist Not Available" dash warning with accompanting DTCs B1578:78, IPMA Error, and U023A, Lost Communication with Image Processing Module A. I should note my Check Engine Light never came on for either of these DTCs - I was given these codes by the deal
• 1. The back up brake assistant is not working. This has been defective since August 2022. It caused me to have an accident running into a post, filing an insurance claim for repairs. I have taken it to 2 different Ford dealers for service and to get the back up brake fixed. No resolve from FORD. 2.
• The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact engaged the Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). The contact stated that his vehicle kept gaining on the vehicle in front of him and was not keeping a safe distance. The con

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 5 crashes

“New 2022 Ford F-150 vehicle has a "Rear Brake Assist Not Available" dash warning with accompanting DTCs B1578:78, IPMA Error, and U023A, Lost Communication with Image Processing Module A. I should note my Check Engine Light never came on for either of these DTCs - I was given these codes by the deal”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 293 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: 1. Transmission. Stays in higher gears at stops. When starting out it barely moves in response to gas pedal increase. At about 3,000 RPMs it engages and jerks violently ahead. After this happened several times I noticed the transmission gear light was in a higher gear at stop, like 7th gear. Therefo
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Rear passenger door latch failed and actually flew open in the middle of intersection while door was locked! Entered intersection from a full stop. Shut door repeatedly when we entered the truck. Seemed to have trouble shutting completely. Needed a couple tries get closed. Thankfully my kids had t
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: When I got into my truck and pressed the start button, there was an extremely loud popping noise that appeared to be coming from the sound system. It was so loud that it caused ringing in my ears. I immediately attempted to shut off the truck, but the noise continued. I opened the door to exit the v
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: There is a heat exchanger in the exhaust that leaks coolant and causes the engine to overheat. This has happened to over 500+ Powerboost Engines. Ford Case# CAS-35641317-W3Y6F0
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)