2022 Ford F-350 SD Problems & Complaints

Avoid2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-350 SD at the same age

Owners have filed 113 complaints about the 2022 Ford F-350 SD with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 2.0× as many as a typical F-350 SD model year at the same age, which makes the 2022 one of the F-350 SD years to avoid. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (30 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). 17 recalls cover this model year, including one with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

113complaints
17recalls
2crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2022 Ford F-350 SD problems

  • Electrical system~60,000 miles
    3027%
  • 2018%
  • Steering~60,000 miles
    1614%
  • Engine & cooling~66,000 miles
    1513%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~62,000 miles
    1412%
  • Driver assistance~5,000 miles
    1412%
  • Other / not specified
    1312%
  • Brakes~0 miles
    1211%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~40,000 miles
    109%
  • Body & structure~50,000 miles
    87%
  • Speed control & acceleration~5,000 miles
    54%
  • Suspension
    33%
  • Wheels & tires
    22%
  • Lights
    22%
  • Locks & latches
    11%
  • A/C & heater
    11%
  • Equipment & accessories~40,000 miles
    11%

Share of the 113 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford F-350 SD complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ford F-350 SD. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best F-350 SD years: 2014, 2013, 2012. Years to avoid: 2017, 2019, 2020, 2018, 2022. Compare all years →

2022 Ford F-350 SD recalls (17)

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages

NHTSA recall 26V-204 · Mar 31, 2026 · 422,613 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Fuel system, diesel › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 26V-158 · Mar 17, 2026 · 9,839 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Exterior lighting › Tail lights

NHTSA recall 26V-104 · Feb 20, 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 25V-729 · Oct 24, 2025 · 174,853 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-686 · Oct 10, 2025 · 291,901 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 25V-455 · Jul 7, 2025 · 850,318 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

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Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control

NHTSA recall 25V-132 · Feb 28, 2025 · 10,952 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V-048 · Jan 31, 2025 · 91,580 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Fuel system, diesel › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 24V-957 · Dec 20, 2024 · 295,449 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA recall 23V-758 · Nov 9, 2023 · 13 vehiclesDo not drive

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.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub extender retaining nuts.

Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual

NHTSA recall 23V-420 · Jun 9, 2023 · 691,133 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 22V-384 · May 27, 2022 · 5,247 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages

NHTSA recall 22V-250 · Apr 14, 2022 · 652,996 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control

NHTSA recall 22V-193 · Mar 25, 2022 · 391,836 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields

NHTSA recall 22V-087 · Feb 16, 2022 · 247,445 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Air bags

NHTSA recall 21V-923 · Nov 24, 2021 · 5 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Air bags › Sensor › Side impact

NHTSA recall 21V-805 · Oct 15, 2021 · 777 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

What 2022 Ford F-350 SD owners say

Electrical system all 30 →

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic signal with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated as if he had applied the accelerator. The contact stated that his vehicle front end crashed into the rear end of the vehicle. The contact stated that he turned the vehicle off to stop it from continuing to gain forward momentum. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle and pulled over. The contact stated that his lower front bumper was dented and had scratches. The contact stated that the vehicle he had crashed into had damage to the tail gate and rear bumper. The contact stated that no one was injured and both vehicles were able to drive away. The police were not called. The contact stated that prior to the crash the vehicle was having multiple electrical failures and numerous warning lights had illuminated. …

72,000 miles · May 2025 · crash

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while starting the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed, the RPM rose to the RED line. The contact turned off the vehicle and then restarted the vehicle made sure that the accelerator pedal was not depressed. After restarting the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed, the RPMs increased immediately, and the vehicle lunged forward. The contact placed the vehicle into drive which had caused the RPMs to immediately decrease. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure due to not being able to duplicate the failure. The dealer did not have the diesel mechanic-certified staff needed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vehicle was towed to another dealer who had the diesel mechanic-certified staff needed for the repair. …

Starter assembly · 7,000 miles · Jul 2023

Fuel & propulsion system all 20 →

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 the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,167. Update: The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact became aware that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle upon remote startup. Gasoline was spraying from the vehicle and was noticed by sight and smell when approaching the vehicle. The vehicle was flatbed towed to the dealer, after being cleared from being a fire hazard by the Lake County Fire Dept claim [redacted]. The dealer diagnosed that the tank vent and nearby fuel lines were chewed on by rodents causing the fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired under warranty. …

Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 3,000 miles · Mar 2022

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 contact replaced the high-pressure rail fuel sensor; however, the error code remained. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the vehicle, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact self-diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved a code that the low-pressure fuel rail was defective. The contact also discovered oil leaking out of the O-rings where the fuel injectors were located. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle towed to the dealer. …

61,000 miles · Jun 2025

Steering

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH and towing a camper, the vehicle began to drift in the lane. The contact stated that he stopped depressing the accelerator pedal to slow the vehicle. The contact stated that he had to continually make steering corrections to keep the vehicle in the lane. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel was tilted to the right. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the vehicle needed an alignment and tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure recurred. The contact had then taken the vehicle to a tire dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the vehicle needed an alignment. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. …

2,000 miles · Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the steering became inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel had separated, but the driver was able to reattach the steering wheel and regain control of the vehicle. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal and pull over to the side of the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V626000 (Steering). A Ford technician inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 63,019.

63,000 miles · Sep 2025

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Ford F-350 SD a good car?

Based on 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 F-350 SD rates avoid: 2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-350 SD at the same age. It is one of the F-350 SD years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Ford F-350 SD?

The electrical system — 30 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about integrated trailer brake control. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (20) and steering (16).

How many recalls does the 2022 Ford F-350 SD have?

There are 17 recalls for the 2022 Ford F-350 SD, the most recent from March 31, 2026 (linkages). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-350 SD?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2013 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017, 2019, 2020, 2018 and 2022. See the full Ford F-350 SD years comparison.

At what mileage do 2022 Ford F-350 SD problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 50,000 miles; 48% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.