2022 Ford F-350 Sd

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that the vehicle entered limp mode on two separate occasions, and the check engine warning light illuminated while an abnormal banging sound emanated from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was determined that the camshaft and hydraulic lifters failed due to insufficient oil lubrication. The contact stated that the engine was replaced twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

NHTSA ID

11776727

Incident

Jan 1, 2022

Mileage

40,000 mi

I am the owner of a 2022 Ford F-350 equipped with the 7.3L pushrod V8 engine. My vehicle suffered a premature, catastrophic valvetrain failure involving severe wear and failure of the camshaft and lifter rollers. The dealership diagnosed the issue and performed a complete replacement of the camshaft and lifters under warranty. While the valvetrain components have been replaced, I am extremely concerned about the long-term structural integrity, safety, and reliability of the engine. The mechanical failure of the lifter rollers and camshaft lobes sheds an immense amount of fine, hardened metal debris and shavings directly into the engine oil supply. This metal contamination circulates through the entire oiling system before reaching the oil filter, presenting a severe risk of scoring the cylinder walls, damaging the crankshaft/connecting rod bearings, and clogging oil control solenoids or passages. Despite the component replacement, underlying engine damage or accelerated wear to the block and lower-end bearings may have already occurred due to this metal debris. This defect creates an ongoing risk of sudden, localized oil starvation, loss of engine compression, or catastrophic engine seizure while operating at highway speeds or under heavy load, presenting a clear safety hazard. I request that NHTSA ensure its ongoing investigation fully accounts for late-model consumer trucks like the 2022 F-350, and pushes Ford to provide extended powertrain warranties or full long-block replacements for vehicles subjected to internal engine metal contamination from this valvetrain defect.

NHTSA ID

11774589

Incident

Sep 15, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop or making a turn, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced; however, the contact associated the failure with the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

NHTSA ID

11774001

Incident

Oct 1, 2024

Mileage

30,000 mi

The vehicle is a 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty equipped with the 7.3L Godzilla gas engine. This vehicle has experienced recurring, catastrophic internal engine component failures involving the lifters and camshaft, resulting in severe powertrain malfunctions while operating under load. The original factory engine began demonstrating progressive valvetrain symptoms and mechanical ticking at approximately 36,000 miles, which ultimately resulted in a complete engine failure and replacement under warranty at 50,000 miles. A factory replacement engine block was subsequently installed under the Ford Service Parts Warranty. At approximately 75,000 total vehicle miles, the replacement engine began demonstrating the exact same symptoms and lifter failure characteristics. The dealership has officially diagnosed this second engine failure under the manufacturer's Technical Service Bulletin (TSB). While actively hauling a trailer at highway speeds, the vehicle developed severe engine misfires and a pronounced mechanical ticking noise from the valvetrain, creating an immediate and alarming concern of imminent mechanical failure. The vehicle's onboard diagnostics generated critical powertrain malfunction alerts, which were broadcast in real-time via the FordPass application. This recurring failure represents a severe safety hazard. A high-risk valvetrain failure that threatens an immediate breakdown while a heavy-duty truck is actively trailering commercial or heavy loads creates an extreme danger of a high-speed highway collision or roadside emergency. Furthermore, the repeating nature of this failure indicates a systemic manufacturing or design defect in the 7.3L valvetrain components, which presents an ongoing safety risk even after a full engine replacement has been performed.

NHTSA ID

11771802

Incident

Jun 10, 2026

I have had on average 2 headlight bulbs burn out per year since 2022. It gets fairly hard to see at night when you have 2 out of the 4 burn out at once.

NHTSA ID

11770925

Incident

Feb 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. Upon further investigation, the contact became aware that there was water accumulated in the battery junction box. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the failure was confirmed as water accumulation in the battery junction box. An appointment for the repair was scheduled with the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

NHTSA ID

11766973

Incident

Sep 20, 2026

Mileage

56,000 mi

Vehicle lost complete power unexpectedly.

NHTSA ID

11762616

Incident

Sep 2, 2026

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 catastrophic. I find it unusual and negligent for Ford to take this long for the remedy. My dealer tells me no parts are available. I drive sometimes out of state. I may get stranded and still no one can fix the issue. Ford needs "jacking up" to get this done. Fourteen months have lapsed and its way overdue.

NHTSA ID

11762089

Incident

Sep 4, 2026

Customer Satisfaction Program 25M01--Owner Letter Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 3.0L Diesel Engine and 2020-2022 Model Year Super Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Sensor Replacement, If Required After Dealer Evaluation Reference: Emissions Recalls 22E02, 22E04, 23E01, and 25E09

For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R140 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. Workshop Manual (WSM) updates related to this diagnostic procedure are planned for release in Q4 2026. The new test improves the accuracy of detecting leaks within transmission fluid circuits and replaces the previous air check method. The previous air check procedure has been shown to produce a high rate of false positives, which may lead to unnecessary repairs when no actual leak is present. Accordingly, the air check procedure is not to be used for diagnosing internal transmission hydraulic leaks or as justification for transmission replacement.

This bulletin supersedes 24-2249. Reason for update: update the claim quantity of the torque converter nuts, part number and claim quantity of the front support assembly bolt washers, and part number change of the fluid pan from the Parts List. Reissued 01-Oct-2026 - Added LC3Z-7G091-B to the part list

This article supersedes TSB 26-2050 to increase the labor operation allowance of labor operations A and B. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions:  Poor shift quality  Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2704 and P0771 stored in the PCM/TCM. This may be due to a calibration in the TCM and/or wear between the input shaft and the E clutch hub causing the input shaft O-rings to become damaged resulting in an open E clutch circuit. Additional model information:  6.7L Diesel Engine  2022-2024 F-550 or F-600 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 15-May-2024 with over 5,000 miles (8,000km)

Customer Satisfaction Program 25M01 Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 3.0L Diesel Engine and 2020-2022 Model Year Super Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Sensor Replacement, If Required After Dealer Evaluation Reference: Emissions Recalls 22E02, 22E04, 23E01, and 25E09

Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is operating properly with no charging related diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored. This may be due to someone using an aftermarket programmer to change the body control module (BCM) configuration to disable the auto start/stop system or perform other unsupported programming modifications. To correct this condition on F-150 and Bronco vehicles, download and run the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) application titled "BCM-Charging System Configuration Correction". Running this application will determine if the BCM configuration was modified by the customer and if so, provide the option to return the configuration back to factory settings. For other vehicle models exhibiting concerns related to unsupported aftermarket BCM programming, submit a Technical Support Request (TSR) requesting support to revert the BCM configuration