2022 Ford F-350 SD power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Ford F-350 SD — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have contacted my dealer several times over the past year, and filed a complaint with Ford Motor Company's, Office of General Counsel. To date, NO response from Ford. The dealer relies on Ford for the fix. This is an alarming issue, in that the failure will be mostly unexpected and perhaps…”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“While flat towing my 2022 Ford F‑350 behind a motorhome using Ford’s Neutral Tow Mode procedure, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic transmission failure. The Ford dealer documented this clearly on the service invoice: “HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS FLAT TOWED.” After the tow, the truck had severe…”
filed May 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes 25-2549. Reason for update: To add 2020 model year chassis cab vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator…
TSB 26-2216 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 6, 2026Emission Recall 23E01 - Supplement #1 2021 Model Year F-150, 2022 Model Year Super Duty and 2023 Model Year F-650 / F-750 Truck Vehicles Equipped with Diesel Engines Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming
23E01 S1 · Emissions · issued Apr 26, 2026
Power Train problems in other F-350 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-350 SD | 6 | 14% |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 4 | 10% |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 10 | 10% |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 53 | 28% |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 12 | 3% |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 17 | 8% |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 17 | 8% |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Ford F-350 SD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.