2022 Ford F-250 Sd: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2022 Ford F-250 Sd: 17 recalls, 124 owner complaints.
Recalls
17 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags, Airbags Vehicle recall #21V805000 · 2021 · 777 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021.
Airbags Vehicle recall #21V923000 · 2021 · 5 vehicles
What's wrong: The strength of the driver-side air bag cover May be insufficient.
Why it matters: During a crash, the air bag cover May break apart and project fragments towards occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021.
Body & structure, Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #22V087000 · 2022 · 247,445 vehicles
What's wrong: Underbody heat and noise insulators May loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Electrical Vehicle recall #22V193000 · 2022 · 391,836 vehicles
What's wrong: Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system May not brake.
Why it matters: Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #22V250000 · 2022 · 652,996 vehicles
What's wrong: The windshield wiper arms May break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Why it matters: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Equipment Vehicle recall #22V384000 · 2022 · 5,247 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022.
Equipment Vehicle recall #23V420000 · 2023 · 691,133 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: Without instructions, the head restraints May be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The 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.
Fuel system (diesel) Vehicle recall #24V957000 · 2024 · 295,449 vehicles
What's wrong: Biodiesel deposits May form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Why it matters: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V048000 · 2025 · 91,580 vehicles
What's wrong: The rearview camera May display a blank or distorted image.
Why it matters: Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025.
Electrical Vehicle recall #25V132000 · 2025 · 10,952 vehicles
What's wrong: Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system May not brake.
Why it matters: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V442000 · 2025 · 200,237 vehicles
What's wrong: A software error May cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image May remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Why it matters: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse May distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #25V455000 · 2025 · 850,318 vehicles
What's wrong: The low-pressure fuel pump May fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Why it matters: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V686000 · 2025 · 291,901 vehicles
What's wrong: The 360-degree view camera system May not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.
Why it matters: A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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…
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #25V729000 · 2025 · 174,853 vehicles
What's wrong: The moonroof wind deflector clips May be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
Why it matters: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025.
Electrical, Exterior lights Vehicle recall #26V104000 · 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Fuel system (diesel) Vehicle recall #26V158000 · 2026 · 9,839 vehicles
What's wrong: Biodiesel deposits May form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Why it matters: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #26V204000 · 2026 · 422,613 vehicles
What's wrong: The windshield wiper arms May break, causing the wipers to fail.
Why it matters: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 4 mention a fire, 4 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (21): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (7), warning light on (6), stalls / loses power (3).
- Electrical (19): the most common themes are electrical failure (8), door / lock issues (4), stalls / loses power (3).
- Engine (17): the most common themes are warning light on (9), stalls / loses power (5), electrical failure (2).
- Other / unknown (16): the most common themes are noise or vibration (2).
The 2022 Ford F-250 Sd has 124 owner complaints, ranking #17 of 36 F-250 Sd model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 181). Complaints peaked in 2025 (46 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 39,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2021 (166 complaints, 12 recalls), 2023 (43 complaints, 16 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2022 Ford F-250 Sd have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 17 vehicle recalls for the 2022 Ford F-250 Sd. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2022 Ford F-250 Sd problems?
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (21), electrical (19), engine (17).
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