general problems of the 2022 Ford F-150 - part 1

I was driving my 2022 f150 during the 5/5/2026 northern colorado blizzard home to nebraska with slippery mode selected on drive train selector and the truck started violently rattling and seized, causing catastrophic drivetrain failure with loss of power and perceptible steering control. I immediately pulled off i80 near my fueling stop destination and turned off the truck. I opened the hood to vent smoke and assess for fire. Once fire was not an issue, I started the ignition sequence to view any warning lights before starting motor. There were no warning lights or sensors indicating loss of fluids or abnormal temperatures noted in oil or transmission. The motor started and then I tried shifting through the transmission. It would engage but not move forward in any of the drive train selector settings. I could travel in reverse and place in neutral, but I could not manually move forward or back when I pushed. I called Ford roadside assistance for towing and was flat-bedded to sterling korf Ford where catastrophic front end differential and assembly was noted. I had an experience leaving my work parking lot 2/27/2026, and have a malfunction warning on my vehicle phone app. That event was corrected by stopping and rotating through the drive train selector switch out of 4x4 to 2h. I had 100k mile full service at greeley, CO, Ford in July 2025 with all fluids flushed and filled and multipoint inspection. I feel this is a mechanical design flaw in the integrated wheel end (iwe). And with no dashboard warning to hint at impending catastrophic failure, this warrants immediate recall notice. I was fortunate not to be in heavy traffic when catastrophic failure happened, otherwise an accident would have occurred. I am a [xxx] career emergency physician and have enough experience to know when there is a system failure and a near miss. This is not an isolated human event leading to a sentinel event, but a system failure that must be fixed before lives are lost. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of.

Hard shifts from 10r80 transmission in 2022 f150, I’ve had a lot of hard shifts especially in lower gears, clunking sounds and skipping gears every so often, the 10r80 transmission should be recalled in all Fords and have the updated parts in them, it is unacceptable to have these kind of trucks transmission failing at 70,000 miles. There is tons of people complaining about this. Thank you.

My vehicle was subject to recall fsa 23s65, which addresses a defect involving the rear axle hub bolt. I brought the vehicle to a Ford-authorized dealership for the recall repair; however, the repair was not properly completed. The rear axle hub bolt subsequently failed, confirming that the recall defect was not adequately remedied. After the bolt failure, I returned the vehicle to the dealership, where technicians stated that the differential is now damaged. They claim that an axle bearing failed independently and dispersed metal contaminants throughout the differential, characterizing this as a coincidence unrelated to the recall issue. However, upon further review by a mechanic, it appears far more likely that the axle bolt failure directly caused or contributed to the bearing failure and resulting differential damage. The vehicle now produces a humming noise while driving, and I have been strongly advised that it is unsafe to operate. Despite multiple attempts to resolve this matter with both the dealership and Ford motor company, I have been unable to obtain a satisfactory response or corrective action. This situation raises serious concerns regarding the adequacy of the recall repair and the resulting safety risk.

I just started the truck, put it in gear, and began driving slowly through the parking lot. The gas pedal was unresponsive—even when pressed all the way to the floor, the truck would not accelerate or move. This has happened multiple times, both while rolling slowly and sometimes from a complete stop. It occurs intermittently.

This is in reference to recall #23s65. I have been to two different Ford service centers over the last 2 years (2024 thru 2026). No Ford service center has completed recall #23s65 on my 2022 f150. The Ford service centers talks about waiting for parts on order. However, the parts never arrive. How can you accomplish a recall with no parts?? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of a NHTSA campaign number: 23v896000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Rear axle bolt fell off and then car stopped being able to move. Axle spins no movement. I was driving while this was happening on a very busy road. . Thankfully I was able to stop in the middle of the road but not able to pull over. Had to push the car out of a busy road. Took truck to dealership and they stated there was no fix and that they shouldn’t give the car back but they did. Then the truck broke down 6 months later. No one has checked on it and there were no lights on dash telling me there was an active issue other than me knowing there was an active recall.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact discovered a nail in the rear passenger side tire and the vehicle was driven to the local mechanic. While inspecting the tire, the mechanic also discovered that the wheel end hub bolt in the rear axle had fractured. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 23v896000 (power train); but the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear axle unexpectedly detached. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v896000 (power train). The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that parts were not yet available for the recall repair and were on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v896000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

10r80 transmission slipped between 3rd and 4th gear shift. Truck is available for inspection. The few seconds loss of power is definitely a safety risk. It happened while pulling out onto a highway from a full stop. There are numerous reports of this issue with this transmission. Plan to have transmission inspected by a mechanic ASAP. No warnings of the issue prior to this happening.

My truck has harsh shifting and gets to 3,000 rpm sometimes before it shifts. There is a loud rattle when my car is low acceleration or deceleration when coming to a stop.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the rear wheels. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rear axle bolts had sheared off. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v896000 (power train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

As of [1/26/26], recall 23s65 is not complete Ford’s repair order states the vehicle is not safe to drive and cannot be repaired due to parts unavailability. This is a warrantable, safety?related defect with no remedy available, rendering the vehicle unusable. Fords inability to repair a known safety defect do to parts shortage. Parts are back ordered for 8-12 months. Parts delay ,a safety recall, no repairs performed NHTSA complaint — vehicle information •year/make/model: 2022 Ford f 150 4wd supercrew •VIN: [xxx] •mileage at issue: ~31,851 miles (as of 01/26/2026) component/system : power train ? axle / driveshaft (rear axle half shaft & hub assembly) recall id : Ford recall 23s65 (rear axle half shaft & hub assembly replacement) incident description (narrative): on January 26, 2026, I presented my vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer (greenwood Ford, hollister, CA) to have safety recall 23s65 remedied. The dealer generated a repair order stating: “recall 23s65 not complete. Parts are not available. Unsafe to drive. ” the same document notes “8–12 months before parts are available. ” because of this, my vehicle has an open safety defect that Ford acknowledges but cannot repair for an extended period, and the dealer explicitly documented the vehicle as unsafe to drive. I am unable to safely use the vehicle and have been advised to wait months for parts with no firm eta. I’m filing this complaint so NHTSA is aware of Ford’s recall remedy parts shortage and the associated prolonged safety risk to owners who cannot obtain a timely repair. Safety risk / symptoms observed: •manufacturer safety recall with no available remedy for an estimated 8–12 months. •dealer’s written designation that the vehicle is “unsafe to drive. ” •loss of safe operation and use of the vehicle until the safety defect is remedied. Dates & attempts: •01/26/2026: repair order issued; recall repair not completed due to parts unavailability; dealer notes “unsafe to drive. ” •ong information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (f.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The contact also stated that while stopped, the vehicle failed to shift into the proper gear, and the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v455000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed 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 made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

See attached document for complaint. I write this letter to you requesting your assistance regarding Ford motor CO. Recall 23s65 / NHTSA recall 23v896. I received an initial recall notice in may, 2025. For your convenience, I am including a copy for your quick reference. In addition, I have received a subsequent recall reminder from Ford motor CO. In November, 2025 noting that I have not addressed the safety recall repairs as of yet. I was urged to seek necessary repairs from my local Ford dealer as soon as possible. A copy of this letter is also included for your reference and records. Please be advised that I have been in contact with my local Ford dealer located in montrose, CO on numerous occasions in an attempt to have there service department make the necessary repairs to my 2022 Ford F-150, most recently on January 2, 2026. I have been instructed that parts are still not available for them to fix the recall on my truck. It has been (8) months ago that I received an initial recall notice from Ford motor CO. A few weeks ago I called the Ford recall assistance center at 1-866-436-7332 in hopes of getting a resolution and timeline for a repair work to be completed on my Ford F-150. Unfortunately, this too was simply a waste of my time and energy as nothing was done to complete the necessary recall work to my vehicle. This has been extremely frustrating. I recognize there are safety issues that make it dangerous to drive my Ford-150 without the necessary recall repair work being completed. My wife and I rely solely on our F-150 for transportation as we are a single vehicle family and we are concerned about a potential future accident or vehicle breakdown. It is difficult for me to comprehend how Ford motor company can be so negligent and incompetent in getting this recall notice addressed in a timely fashion. In my opinion, Ford motor CO. ’s inaction in dealing with my F-150 recall is nothing short of being totally unacceptable. Thank you in advance for your consideration and assistance in this matter. If y.

Driving approx 40mph on the road and a loud thump sound followed by grinding from rear end started. Came to stop in the road and when the gas pedal was pushed the grinding sound continued. The truck was pushed off the side of the road and had to be towed to the dealership since January 4th. It has been at the dealership with no estimate of time for repair from the dealership so far and we just keep being told there is nothing they can do. The dealership states that the parts are on back order and we are in a line of several other trucks with the same problem.

It should be noted, recall 23s65 has already been done prior to this incident. On 12/27/2025, while driving northbound on i65, south of louisville ky, I lost the rear differential. I was in the middle lane and had to get over to the emergency lane while towing an unloaded flatbed trailer weighing about 4000 lbs. I was almost struck by a couple trucks but was able to get over into the emergency lane. I had my passenger check the differential and saw that while in “drive” the driveshaft was turning freely while I was still stopped. I was able to get the truck off the highway by putting it in 4wd and use the front wheels to drive. I do not remember any warning lamps during this incident. I found a dealer that was close by (town and country Ford louisville) and parked the truck. A week later the dealer confirmed the axles shafts had broken and would need replaced. These are the same axles that were replaced in accordance with the recall. As of 2/16/2026 Ford still does not have any axles for replacement and they are on a national back order totaling over 63,000 units.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud banging and grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v729000 (visibility), 25v455000 (fuel system, gasoline), and 23v896000 (power train); however, parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies and hubs had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available and estimated that parts would be available in or around October 2026. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v896000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal clanking and rattling noise. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon shifting to drive(d), the vehicle failed respond; however, upon engaging 4-wheel drive(4wd), the vehicle moved forward at a slow speed. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who advised that the failure could be related to the rear axle hub bolt. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to a dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 23v896000 (power train). The dealer confirmed that the rear axle hub bolt had fractured; however, the part to complete the recall repair was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The mobile app indicated a failure related to the power train and to reduce power. The contact's son drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and turned off the vehicle. While the contact's son was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The vehicle was driven to the intended destination, which was approximately 30 minutes away. The following day, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The contact stated that several days later, the 4wd low warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and a diagnostic test was scheduled for the following week. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in customer satisfaction program: 23s65/NHTSA campaign number: 23v896000 (power train). In addition, the contact had not received notification of the customer satisfaction program or recall. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

The electric motors in the hybrid system intermittently fault and fail completely. I get an error saying there's a powertrain/4wd system failure. There's no clear cause. I've had this in for service numerous times. I've paid for a repair that did not resolve it. They had me pay for a repair for a new alternator-generator unit ($1500). When I get this fault, the truck operates only on gas power and does not use any electric motor power. I go from ~21 mpg highway (which is lower than when new) to ~18 mph highway.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic receiving a tire replacement, the contact was informed that the rear passenger's side axle bolt was fractured and had detached. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the part was not available to repair the vehicle. In addition, the dealer kept the bolt. The contact was advised to contact the manufacturer for assistance. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for inspection prior to the failure, however the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact was unsure of when the failure had occurred between 10/16/2025 and 10/24/2025. The contact stated that because of the failure and the parts not being available, the vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact no longer had a vehicle to drive. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v896000 (power train); however, the part was not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the parts were being manufactured. The failure mileage was approximately 40,500.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle was hesitating before shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The failure was intermittent at first but had become a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

Driving on the highway at highway speeds, heard clanking then a loud bang, then vehicle would not longer respond to the accelerator so we coasted onto the median. We had the vehicle towed and found out from a Ford dealer that the rear axle had broken due to Ford's failure to repair under manufacturer recall number23s65 NHTSA recall number23v896 and that had caused damage to the rear differential. We were fortunate not to have been in or caused a significant accident. I had the vehicle at a Ford dealer in illinois in 2024, but the recall was not performed due to lack of parts. This incident happened thereafter, in November of 2025, and the vehicle has been off of the road at a Ford dealer in indiana since. Same story, no parts. Ford offers no timeline for repair, advising it could be 3 months, could be a year - it is indefinite. I recently was advised that there are 70,000 orders for the parts for this repair, and although I am on the "emergency off road list" that is still 15,000 orders long. Additionally, I had the vehicle in early in my ownership window for lags when the transmission shifted at certain times, it was checked and given the all clear, but - intermittently arose - given Ford representations I ignored it but never felt the delays were safe as it slowed vehicle responsiveness, albeit it slightly. I now see active litigation around these transmission issues in the F-150.

Since I've purchased the truck in 2023 I've been receiving in the mail notices about a recall for the rear-axel shaft for my 2022 f150. I am a major proponent of safety and maintenance. Year over year I've attempted to get it fixed at authorized Ford dealerships but I've been told a handful of times that the parts are not available and I'm not getting the appropriate urgency required for an issue of this stature. I am embarking on a big trip and I'm concerned about my safety and the safety of others on the road.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v896000 (power train), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an inspection was performed. The contact was then informed that the recall repair needed to be performed; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer ordered the part. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact noticed that oil had leaked onto the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle bolts and rear main seal had failed; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired and had been at the dealer for two weeks. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 23v896000 (power train), 25v455000 (fuel system, gasoline), and 26v104000 (electrical system, exterior lighting); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Loss of engine coolant resulted in overheating and need to pull off to side of highway. Issue is described in the ssm - 51485 described below 2021-2023 F-150 - 3. 5l powerboost - loss of engine coolant due to external coolant leak at the heat exchanger coolant spigots some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3. 5l powerboost engine may experience a loss of engine coolant with possible engine overheat and/or illuminated malfunction indicator (mil). This may be due to a crack in the exhaust heat exchanger coolant spigots on the top of the exhaust heat exchanger. The exhaust heat exchanger coolant spigots are now released and should be serviced in pairs. It is no longer necessary to replace the muffler inlet pipe assembly for this type of concern. Workshop manual, section 309-00d has been updated to include a new service procedure. For claiming, use causal part 18663 and applicable labor operations in section 05 of the service labor time standards (slts) manual. Heat exchanger coolant spigots - nl3z-18663-a (2 req).

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 20 mph and stopping at a stop sign, the vehicle decelerated and downshifted from 4th to 1st gear. A clunking sound was coming from the vehicle and increased over time. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a diagnostic test needed to be performed to identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

Nothing has completely failed yet on the axel recall on my vehicle. But the bolt head has broken off. Its been over a year dealing with this recall. And woodhouse blair nebraska is the dealership im dealing with on this, is saying Ford is having an issue having the parts built for it. And no clue when they will have parts available for it. Something needs to be done to get the parts made for it or pay for a rental for me or buy it back and give me a good deal on something different. You can contact me at [xxx] or [xxx] . Would appreciate a reply to this. Thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Hv harness failed (confirmed by dealer/manufacturer) without known reason and without warning, leaving stranded, unable to move vehicle.

On acceleration from a stop at approx. 35 miles per hour the rear wheels locked up causing the vehicle to come to an abrupt screeching stop. Almost rear ended by other vehicles causing great concern for safety. According to Ford the codes that kicked off are transmission shift solenoids. This is the second time this happened, fist time was backing out of a driveway, no codes and could not detect. I have fear this could happen at higher speeds and cause great harm.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v455000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 23v896000 (power train); however, parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be serviced because parts were still unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,400.