Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Ford F-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Ford F-150 has 23 NHTSA recall campaigns and 604 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 8 NHTSA-tested trims.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V489000 Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V104000 Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V729000 Moonroof Wind Deflector May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V515000 Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V517000 Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V455000 Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V315000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V132000 Trailer Brakes May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V852000 Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V682000 Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V635000 Engine Intake Valves May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V896000 Rear Axle Hub Bolt May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V802000 Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V509000 Unexpected Activation of Electric Parking Brake NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V070000 Loose Bolt in Transmission May Cause Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V842000 Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V686000 Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V684000 Improper Air Bag Deployment/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V675000 Wheel Lug Nuts Not Tightened Correctly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V623000 Damaged Driveshaft May Fracture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 162 complaints
- Electrical System 126 complaints
- Unknown or Other 87 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 66 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 56 complaints
- Equipment 45 complaints
Of the 604 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 604 complaints, owners report 29 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Ford F-150 shows average reliability due to issues with the power train and electrical system, which dominate complaint data. Owners should be prepared for potential repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 30,000–70,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| fuel system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Engine air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual transmission noises
- Erratic electrical behavior
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Brake performance issues
- Sudden speed control loss
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Ford F-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.