2022 FORD F-450 SD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 FORD F-450 SD has 6 complaints and 107 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report loss of drive power accompanied by flickering instrument panel lights and check engine warnings. Other common complaints include rearview camera malfunctions causing frozen or blank images while reversing or driving.
- Loss of drive power. Vehicle suddenly loses drive power while driving between 50-65 MPH leaving instrument panel lights flickering and check engine warning illuminated.
- Battery failure. Both batteries failed multiple times in some vehicles, requiring replacement to restore operation.
- Rearview camera failure. Rearview and other camera displays freeze or show black screens, often requiring a vehicle restart to restore functionality.
- Infotainment system freezing. Cameras freeze on a blue screen while driving, forcing drivers to stop and restart the vehicle for display to return.
- Sunroof shattering. One report of the sunroof glass spontaneously exploding and shattering on an open roadway with no apparent cause.
The vehicle has 107 recalls affecting multiple systems including fuel delivery, electrical components, braking, camera systems, and wheels. Several recalls involve risks of engine stalls and wheel detachment. Software updates and part replacements are common remedies. Some recalls advise against driving the vehicle until repairs are completed.
- Fuel pump failure. NHTSA recall 25V455000 affects 850,318 vehicles including the 2022 F-450 SD. Low-pressure fuel pump may fail causing engine stalls which increase crash risk. Remedy is under development.
- Trailer brake control software. Recall 25V132000 covers 10,627 vehicles with prior incorrect recall repairs. Trailer brakes may not function due to software errors, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update software free of charge.
- Rearview camera malfunction. Recall 25V048000 covers 91,580 vehicles where rear cameras may show blank or distorted images, reducing visibility behind the vehicle. Dealers will replace cameras as needed.
- Diesel fuel pump failure. Recall 24V957000 affects 295,449 vehicles where biodiesel deposits can cause high pressure fuel pump failure leading to loss of drive power and crash risk. Dealers update PCM software to fix issue.
- Wheel hub extender defect. Recall 23V758000 involves 13 vehicles with insufficiently tightened fasteners on front wheel hub extenders. Wheel detachment can occur creating crash risk. Owners advised not to drive until repaired free of charge.
- Owner manual deficiency. Recall 23V420000 affects 691,133 vehicles lacking instructions for adjusting certain head restraints. Improper adjustment increases injury risk. Ford will provide manual addendums free of charge.
- Trailer brake control software error. Recall 22V193000 affects 391,836 vehicles with software causing trailer brakes to fail. Dealers will update software free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues related to the Ford F-450 SD may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney could help address persistent problems or serious safety concerns associated with this vehicle.
2022 FORD F-450 SD Summary
2022
Model Year
6
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
2330956
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 FORD F-450 SD
850318 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
2022 FORD F-450 SD
10627 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 FORD F-450 SD
91580 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.
Risk: Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 FORD F-450 SD
295449 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Risk: High pressure Fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 FORD F-450 SD
13 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles. The fasteners for the front wheel hub extender may be insufficiently tightened, which can result in the wheel and wheel extender detaching from the vehicle.
Risk: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 FORD F-450 SD
691133 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Risk: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2022 FORD F-450 SD
391836 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2022 FORD F-450 SD
ID: 2115343EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was black and frozen. Additionally, the contact stated that the infotainment system failed to display an image of all the cameras as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a software malfunction. The contact was advised to wait for the over-the-air software updates to be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,500.
2022 FORD F-450 SD
ID: 2115342BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was black and frozen. Additionally, the contact stated that the infotainment system failed to display an image of all the cameras as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a software malfunction. The contact was advised to wait for the over-the-air software updates to be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,500.
2022 FORD F-450 SD
ID: 2101653UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Display showing cameras (ie backup, side views, bed, and hitch) freeze in a blue screen and does not change until you restart vehicle. Going in drive does not fix. Also if you switch to bed camera while driving ( to check the load) it freezes or locks to a blue screen and requires you to restart to display radio or anything other than the blue screen, which means finding a safe spot to stop and restart the vehicle while on the interstate.
2022 FORD F-450 SD
ID: 2062753ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-450SD. The contact stated while driving 50-65 MPH, the vehicle lost drive power and the instrument panel lights started flickering. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to restart, and the contact resumed driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that both batteries had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The VIN was not available.
2022 FORD F-450 SD
ID: 2062752ENGINE
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-450SD. The contact stated while driving 50-65 MPH, the vehicle lost drive power and the instrument panel lights started flickering. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to restart, and the contact resumed driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that both batteries had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The VIN was not available.
2022 FORD F-450 SD
ID: 2061390UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sun roof spontaneously exploded and shadderd glass everywhere on open roadway no cars in front or oncoming, rural area. No explanation as to why it happened