2022 Ford F-350 SD
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2022 Ford F-350 SD has 158 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 6.1x the segment average of 26. The most common issue is electrical problems (16% of all complaints), specifically: i see there is a software recall update on trailer brake controller but not sure if that is the issue. the manual squeeze brakes did not work first time 5th wheel hooked up. the 7 pin trailer clip goes into a 5 pin harness and a 2 pin harness. the 2 pin is the brake control for the trailer. i tr. There are 17 recalls issued for this model year.
158
Total Complaints
17
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
6.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
ELECTRICAL
26 complaints- • I see there is a software recall update on trailer brake controller but not sure if that is the issue. The manual squeeze brakes did not work first time 5th wheel hooked up. The 7 pin trailer clip goes into a 5 pin harness and a 2 pin harness. The 2 pin is the brake control for the trailer. I tr
- • When connected to 5th Wheel trailer, trailer brakes strength is very weak. Even when increasing the trailer braking gain up to 10 still not completely stopping trailer.
- • 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
“I see there is a software recall update on trailer brake controller but not sure if that is the issue. The manual squeeze brakes did not work first time 5th wheel hooked up. The 7 pin trailer clip goes into a 5 pin harness and a 2 pin harness. The 2 pin is the brake control for the trailer. I tr”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2022 Ford F-350 SD
Based on 44 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 31K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
ELECTRICAL
STEERING
FUEL SYSTEM
ENGINE
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred. This vehicle is under 5 years old, so most of the fleet hasn't accumulated high mileage yet — low-mileage peaks reflect fleet age, not necessarily premature failure.
Recalls (17)
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."
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.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2022 Ford F-350 SD
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Ford F-350 SD Service Intervals
IOLM (Intelligent Oil Life Monitor) may signal earlier. Older 5.4L Triton engines have specific service needs — check the manual.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Ford New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Ford. If you're buying a used 2022 F-350 SD, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Ford dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 158 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: I see there is a software recall update on trailer brake controller but not sure if that is the issue. The manual squeeze brakes did not work first time 5th wheel hooked up. The 7 pin trailer clip goes into a 5 pin harness and a 2 pin harness. The 2 pin is the brake control for the trailer. I tr
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact became aware that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel lines were chewed on by rodents causing the fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐STEERING: Hit a bump and the truck shook out of control. Better known as the Death Wobble. I was driving with a fully loaded 38 foot goose neck trailer( 8tons). There was no where to pull over and had to literally stop in the middle of the road to regain control.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: My husband and I purchased a new 2022 F-350 Truck on 8/10/21. The tailgate has come open three times while the truck was being driven down the road. This is the same problem these trucks have had since the 2017 came out - six years now. We have had the truck into the local Ford dealership three time
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 17 recalls have been completed — free at any Ford dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Ford F-350 SD — Year Comparison
How does 2022 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 158
- Recalls
- 17
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 2
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 26
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