2022 Ford F-150 REGULAR CAB - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

"the contact owns a 2022 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and transmission warning lights illuminated, and the check 4x4 and check locking differential messages were displayed. additionally, while driving, there were popping sounds heard coming from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle also rolled about 4-6 inches while the transmission was in park (p). the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, only the check locking differential message was displayed. the dealer reset the check locking differential message. the failure recurred with the service rear end message displayed and abnormal sounds coming from both the front and rear ends of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. upon investigation, the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 23v896000 (power train) for which the vin was included. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 6,000."

"in park changed mode to 4a and moved shifter to reverse no reverse. truck in electric mode then engine started and reverse activated. upon stop shifted to drive and truck would not move. engine started then truck moved."

"costco took off rear right wheel and axle bolt fell off."

"the contact owns a 2022 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear wheels. the contact then parked the vehicle in the driveway. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle bolts had loosened independently. the dealer tightened the bolts; however, the failure recurred while driving to the residence. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer the following day. the dealer tightened the bolts and applied a thread-locking compound; however, the failure recurred after driving 500 miles. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 23v896000 (power train). the failure mileage was approximately 25,000."

"shifting gears is very hard with it often skipping over gears. when driving the vehicle will jerk or buckle when trying to shift. transmission is the biggest issue with this vehicle and i seem to have a hard time getting ford to recognize that."

"axle bolt was shredded off and making a clanking sound while driving. they replaced the axle. should have gone ahead and replaced both sides because the other axle bolt will also break soon and is a huge liability."

"took the vehicle in for a oil change and tire rotation at southgate ford in southgate michigan. when they pulled off a rear wheel for rotation, the head of the axle bolt fell off. technician and service advisor said it was a know issue. car has to be kept because it is unsafe to drive until fixed."

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"my 2022 ford f150 powerboost hybrid has the max tow axle option. a known defect is that the lh and rh axle bolts break early in the life of the vehicle. the failure is a tensile failure in the bolt causing the head to essentially pop off, rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive. i have had (1) of these failures so far. i expect more failures to come and do not accept that ford has fixed this issue with the max tow option utilizing the 3/4 float axle design that they have had since 2021. for 2024 ford is now disallowing the max tow option with the hybrid powerboost model, leading me to believe there is an incompatablity between the hybrid drive system in the powerboost model and the max tow axle design. possibly certain dynamic forces are inherent in the combination to cause this failure. it is speculated it could be the regenerative braking that is part of the hybrid system. other scenarios are possible as well. aside from the ridiculously small 12 mm single bolt in this design, i believe this change with the 2024 model year is indicative that they have presented an inadequate fix for us current 2021-2023 model year owners since they have discontinued this combination. ford is repairing under csp [xxx]. i request nhtsa investigate this issue thoroughly and force ford to recall all powerboost hybrid f150 trucks with this design and present a proper / robust solution that will not fail when out of warranty which is very likely to occur in my opinion. ford's actions are inadequate regarding this issue in my opinion. thank you. [xxx] greensboro, nc [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)"

"a few months after purchased, i went to a shop to rotate tires for first time. upon removing the rear passenger tire, the mechanic was shocked to see the axle bolt sheared off and lying inside the hub. ford said not to drive it, and they picked it up for warranty service. they replaced the rear axle. a year later, i noticed a black greasy substance on the same rim. went to ford, and the axle bolt had broken again. this time it had apparently been off for some time. they replaced the axle, brake rotor, and both sets of rear brake shows, as the wobbly wear had ruined the brakes. a month later, i am now noticing that black greasy substance again on the same rim. my power train warranty is out at 60k miles, and i feel that i have a vehicle that is going to ruin an axle every 15-20k miles and be a serious danger to my family should the tire come loose in motion. there are other issues with the truck that are less dangerous such as intermittent black out of the gps screen, but those do not have the consequences i fear from the breaking axle."