2022 Ford F-350 SD Electrical Problems

Which parts fail

• Integrated trailer brake control
  5
• Starter assembly
  1
• 12V/24V/48V battery
  1

Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  220%
• 25k–50k
  220%
• 50k–75k
  330%
• 75k–100k
  110%
• 100k–150k
  220%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 Ford F-350 SD owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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. …

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. …

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. While driving at an undisclosed speed and hauling a trailer, there was a delay with the trailer brakes before the trailer brakes engaged, causing the braking distance to be extended. Occasionally, the trailer brakes failed to engage, causing the electric brakes to activate and stop the vehicle. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V132000 (Electrical System) on the NHTSA.GOV website, which referenced a similar failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer opened a case for the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

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 vehicle. The contact then disengaged the towing mode and was able to drive the trailer into a ditch in order to clear the roadway. The contact then drove to his residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the integrated trailer brake control module software was updated under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V193000 (Electrical System). Additionally, the contact stated that there was no oil in the rear axle differential. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 5,800.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle lost power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), 25V686000 (Back Over Prevention), 26V104000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting), and 26V204000 (Visibility); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the trailer brakes failed to assist with slowing the vehicle. The message that the trailer was disconnected was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V193000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V193000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer opened a case regarding the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 102,195.

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 informed of the failures and confirmed that the batteries were not covered under warranty. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailor lights and the brake lights failed to function as intended. No warning lights were ullimunated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a malfunction with the trailor brakes and service brakes. The contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number 22V193000 Electrical System) however the parts were unavailable.

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 confirmed as water accumulation in the battery junction box. An appointment for the repair was scheduled with the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while hauling a horse trailer and driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear tailgate door erroneously opened. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 25,000.

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