2022 FORD F-250 SD — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 114 complaints · 17 recalls
Most-reported system: FUEL SYSTEM (23 complaints · 20.2%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 2
  • Fires 4
  • Injuries 4
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution FUEL SYSTEM appears in 23 of 114 owner complaints (20.2%) in this vehicle snapshot. FUEL SYSTEM: 23 complaints, 20.2% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 23 · 20.2% · 1 crash reports POWER TRAIN: 18 complaints, 15.8% of reports POWER TRAIN 18 · 15.8% ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 13 complaints, 11.4% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13 · 11.4% · 1 fire reports ENGINE: 10 complaints, 8.8% of reports ENGINE 10 · 8.8% VISIBILITY: 10 complaints, 8.8% of reports VISIBILITY 10 · 8.8% STRUCTURE: 6 complaints, 5.3% of reports STRUCTURE 6 · 5.3% · 1 fire reports STEERING: 5 complaints, 4.4% of reports STEERING 5 · 4.4% SERVICE BRAKES: 4 complaints, 3.5% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 4 · 3.5% FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 3 complaints, 2.6% of reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 3 · 2.6% UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 43 complaints, 37.7% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 43 · 37.7% · 1 crash reports 2 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
FUEL SYSTEM 23 20.2% 1 crashes · 0 fires
POWER TRAIN 18 15.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13 11.4% 0 crashes · 1 fires
ENGINE 10 8.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
VISIBILITY 10 8.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
STRUCTURE 6 5.3% 0 crashes · 1 fires
STEERING 5 4.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 4 3.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 3 2.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 43 37.7% 1 crashes · 2 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-08-22 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jan 2022; the first recall shown was reported in Oct 2021. 2022-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2022-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2022-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2023-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2023-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2023-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2023-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2024-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2024-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2024-Q3: 7 owner reports 7 2024-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2025-Q1: 11 owner reports 11 2025-Q2: 9 owner reports 9 2025-Q3: 11 owner reports 11 2025-Q4: 13 owner reports 13 2026-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2026-Q2: 11 owner reports 11 2026-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 Owner reports Oct 2021 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 21V805000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V805000 Recall campaign 21V923000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V923000 Recall campaign 22V087000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V087000 Recall campaign 22V193000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V193000 Recall campaign 22V250000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V250000 Recall campaign 22V384000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V384000 Recall campaign 23V420000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V420000 Recall campaign 24V957000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V957000 Recall campaign 25V048000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V048000 Recall campaign 25V132000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V132000 Recall campaign 25V442000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V442000 Recall campaign 25V455000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V455000 Recall campaign 25V686000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V686000 Recall campaign 25V729000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V729000 Recall campaign 26V104000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V104000 Recall campaign 26V158000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V158000 Recall campaign 26V204000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V204000
  • Campaign 22V384000 was reported 59 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V420000 was reported 437 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V957000 was reported 445 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V048000 was reported 307 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V132000 was reported 1,067 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V442000 was reported 454 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V455000 was reported 644 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V686000 was reported 559 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V729000 was reported 1,257 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V104000 was reported 1,424 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V158000 was reported 897 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V204000 was reported 1,415 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2022-Q1 Owner reports 1
2022-Q2 Owner reports 2
2022-Q3 Owner reports 4
2022-Q4 Owner reports 4
2023-Q1 Owner reports 8
2023-Q2 Owner reports 4
2023-Q3 Owner reports 4
2023-Q4 Owner reports 3
2024-Q1 Owner reports 4
2024-Q2 Owner reports 4
2024-Q3 Owner reports 7
2024-Q4 Owner reports 2
2025-Q1 Owner reports 11
2025-Q2 Owner reports 9
2025-Q3 Owner reports 11
2025-Q4 Owner reports 13
2026-Q1 Owner reports 6
2026-Q2 Owner reports 11
2026-Q3 Owner reports 6
Recall campaign 1 21V805000
Recall campaign 1 21V923000
Recall campaign 1 22V087000
Recall campaign 1 22V193000
Recall campaign 1 22V250000
Recall campaign 1 22V384000
Recall campaign 1 23V420000
Recall campaign 1 24V957000
Recall campaign 1 25V048000
Recall campaign 1 25V132000
Recall campaign 1 25V442000
Recall campaign 1 25V455000
Recall campaign 1 25V686000
Recall campaign 1 25V729000
Recall campaign 1 26V104000
Recall campaign 1 26V158000
Recall campaign 1 26V204000
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Safety Recalls (17)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V805000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C26.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V923000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    During a crash, the air bag cover may break apart and project fragments towards occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S49.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V087000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V193000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V250000

    Report date
    Component:
    VISIBILITY
    Consequence:
    Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V384000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT
    Consequence:
    Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the Safety Certification Label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C09.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V420000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT
    Consequence:
    Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V957000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
    Consequence:
    High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S78.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V048000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S05.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V132000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V442000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
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  12. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V455000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
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  13. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V686000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the image processing module software, free charge.nThis 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 mailed once the remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025.
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  14. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V729000

    Report date
    Component:
    VISIBILITY
    Consequence:
    A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
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  15. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V104000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
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  16. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V158000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
    Consequence:
    High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026.
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  17. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V204000

    Report date
    Component:
    VISIBILITY
    Consequence:
    Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-08-22
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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

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