AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Ford F-350 SD

NHTSA data on file today

The 2022 Ford F-350 SD has 17 NHTSA recall campaigns and 114 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

Most-cited components in owner complaints

  • Electrical System 30 complaints
  • Steering 16 complaints
  • Power Train 15 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 13 complaints
  • Engine 12 complaints
  • Service Brakes 12 complaints

Of the 114 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2022 Ford F-350 SD

Overall rating AI assessment

Below average

Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $14,500–$19,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data

The 2022 Ford F-350 SD struggles with reliability, evidenced by numerous recalls affecting critical systems like the fuel system, trailer brake control, and visibility. These issues are compounded by owner complaints, particularly about the electrical system and steering, indicating widespread reliability concerns.

Most-common failures

Part Typical mileage (AI estimate) Cost range (AI estimate) Frequency
Electrical system30,000–60,000 miles$400–$1,000very common
Trailer brake control20,000–50,000 miles$300–$750common
Fuel pump40,000–70,000 miles$500–$1,500common
Windshield wiper linkages30,000–50,000 miles$150–$300common
Steering system50,000–90,000 miles$600–$1,200occasional

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 fluid replacement
  • Transmission fluid change
  • Coolant flush
  • Tire rotation and balancing
  • Drive belt inspection
  • Fuel filter replacement

Warning signs to watch for

Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.

  • Loss of steering responsiveness
  • Unexpected engine stalls
  • Malfunctioning trailer brake system
  • Windshield wiper failure
  • Faulty rearview camera display

Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Ford F-350 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.