Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Ford F-250 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Ford F-250 SD has 17 NHTSA recall campaigns and 122 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V204000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V158000 High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail 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 #25V686000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V455000 Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V132000 Trailer Brakes May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V048000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V957000 High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V420000 Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V384000 Label Missing Tire Information/FMVSS 110 & 120 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V250000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V193000 Trailer Brakes May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V087000 Damaged Driveshaft May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V923000 Air Bag Cover May Break Apart During Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V805000 Front Door Side Impact Sensors Damaged/FMVSS 214 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Unknown or Other 15 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 14 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 12 complaints
Of the 122 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 122 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$22,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Ford F-250 SD shows a concerning frequency of recalls, particularly impacting vital systems such as the fuel system, trailer brake control, and visibility. High recall and complaint rates primarily revolve around significant powertrain, electrical, and fuel system issues, affecting reliability and overall ownership experience.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 30,000–50,000 miles | $500–$900 | very common |
| trailer brake control | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| windshield wiper system | 15,000–30,000 miles | $100–$200 | common |
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 changes
- tire rotations
- brake inspections
- transmission fluid change
- coolant system checks
- air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- fuel pump noise
- trailer brake issues
- windshield wiper failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Ford F-250 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.