NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Ford F-350 Safety Record
The 2022 Ford F-350 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 17 recalls and 103 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Ford F-350 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving it without star ratings or an assessed Safety Index. This lack of data, while not an indicator of safety or its absence, places the onus on a review of other available metrics. The model year is burdened by a substantial recall and complaint record, with 17 recall campaigns issued. Among these is a critical "park outside" or "do not drive" advisory. This recall volume and type necessitates a careful review by any prospective owner.
The 2022 Ford F-350 was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, with 17 recall campaigns on record according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 17 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 103 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Ford F-350?
The 2022 Ford F-350 has no NHTSA star ratings; no crash-test data for this model year is available from the agency. Its safety profile must be assessed solely on its recall and complaint record. Seventeen recall campaigns cover systems ranging from active driving safety features like steering-adjacent wiper linkages and trailer brake control electronics, to back-over camera software, and diesel fuel delivery. One of these campaigns is a park-outside or do-not-drive directive. The owner complaint record documents 103 allegations, with a heavy concentration in electrical system and steering issues. Two complaints allege a crash event, and one alleges a fire. This documented record indicates that owners and prospective buyers should check the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
The 2022 Ford F-350's 17 recall campaigns span windshield wiper linkages, diesel fuel pump delivery, the integrated trailer brake control electrical system, the sun and moon roof assembly, and back-over prevention camera software, among others. One campaign carries a park-outside or do-not-drive designation, indicating a hazard serious enough for NHTSA and Ford to recommend against normal storage or operation until the remedy is applied.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES26V204000
Risk: 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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. 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 searchabl
Reported 2026-03-31
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP26V158000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2026-03-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL26V104000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2026-02-20
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY25V729000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2025-10-24
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V686000
Risk: 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. 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.
Reported 2025-10-10
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP25V455000
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy is under development. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 16, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
Reported 2025-07-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL25V132000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2025-02-28
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V048000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2025-01-31
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP24V957000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2024-12-20
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS23V758000
Risk: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub extender retaining nuts. If the retaining nuts are loose, dealers will replace the wheel hub extender, retaining nuts, and hub assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service
Reported 2023-11-09
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL23V420000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2023-06-09
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS22V384000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2022-05-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Ford F-350?
Owners have filed 103 total unverified complaints with NHTSA against the 2022 F-350. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the electrical system with 26 reported complaints, steering with 16, power train and unknown or other categories each with 13, and service brakes and fuel system each with 12. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
103 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Ford F-350?
With 17 recall campaigns, the 2022 F-350 has a substantial recall record. Owners should check the VIN of their specific vehicle on nhtsa.gov to confirm any open recalls, which authorized dealers will remedy at no cost.
- The 2022 F-350 has one park-outside or do-not-drive recall campaign active in its record, meaning NHTSA and Ford have identified a hazard serious enough to advise against normal operation or storage until the remedy is completed.
- Seventeen separate recall campaigns affect this specific model year, covering components including diesel fuel pumps, integrated trailer brake control electronics, windshield wiper linkages, and back-over prevention camera software.
- Of the 103 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the 2022 F-350, 26 allege electrical system problems and 16 allege steering issues, the two highest-volume categories in the complaint record.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 F-350, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year. Shoppers should verify open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov before purchase or continued operation.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Ford F-350 places
The 2022 Ford F-350 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Ford F-350 safety questions
Was the 2022 Ford F-350 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 17 recalls and 103 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford F-350 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 17 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Ford F-350, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Ford F-350?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 103 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Ford F-350. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ford F-350 2022.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.