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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2022 Ford F-250 Tremor

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
111Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE FORD F-250 TREMOR

The Ford F-250 Tremor is a heavy-duty off-road performance variant of Ford's Super Duty pickup lineup, aimed squarely at buyers who want serious towing and hauling capability alongside genuine trail-ready credentials. Sitting in the full-size heavy-duty truck segment, it targets work-oriented enthusiasts who refuse to compromise between jobsite utility and weekend adventure.

VERDICT

The 2022 Ford F-250 Tremor earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 78 out of 100, an average result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the F-250 Tremor as one of the more capable and well-rounded heavy-duty off-road trucks on the market, praising its combination of towing muscle and trail-ready hardware. Most find the driving experience surprisingly composed for a vehicle of its size, though they typically note that its scale and weight demand attentive handling from the driver.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 32.1%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16352

Index breakdown

Crash protection58/70
Avoidance tech6/10
Defect record14/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Ford F-250 Tremor at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

111 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

2reported crash
4reported fire
4reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsPower Train 19Engine 17Electrical System 16Fuel/Propulsion System 15Fuel System 13Unknown Or Other 11

Other F-250 Tremor years

Rivals in Truck (2022)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 16352), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Ford F-250 Tremor 2022. Class rank 2 of 7 in Truck 2022. Methodology · Disclosure