2022 Ford F-350 problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2022 Ford F-350. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 26% of relevant complaints.
Better than 77% of the 1,789 model years we track (2010–2023).
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Check a VINDoes the 2022 Ford F-350 have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 29 of 111 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford F-350 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (26%). For comparison, the 2021 scores 31% and the 2023 scores 26%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
What owners reported
Three of 29 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows more, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
Before you buy a 2022 Ford F-350
- No elevated drivetrain pattern for this model year. That describes the model, not the car in front of you.
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
- Ask for service records. A transmission already replaced under warranty is a different car from one that was not.
Questions people ask about the 2022 Ford F-350
Does the 2022 Ford F-350 have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 29 of 111 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford F-350 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (26%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2022 Ford F-350?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns on the 2022 Ford F-350.
Which Ford F-350 years are better?
Among the Ford F-350 years we track, the 2018 (7%), the 2019 (9%) and the 2017 (10%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2022 (26%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car.
Should I buy a 2022 Ford F-350?
That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2022 Ford F-350 shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.
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Check a VINExperimental model-level information. This is not a vehicle inspection, vehicle-history report, financial advice or purchase recommendation. It describes patterns across a model year, not the condition of any individual vehicle. Combined across 3 body styles NHTSA files separately.