2022 Ford F-150 MPG
Across its 19 EPA-rated gasoline versions, the 2022 Ford F-150 returns 14–20 mpg city, 16–26 highway and 15–22 combined.
The most efficient pairs the 2.7-liter turbo 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, at 22 mpg combined. At the other end, the 3.5-liter turbo 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive manages 15 mpg combined, 7 mpg less. The EPA also rated a hybrid version, the best at 25 mpg combined. That is 1 mpg lower than the best gasoline 2021 version (23 mpg).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD HEV | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 | 25 | 25 | Regular · 353 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD HEV | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 23 | 23 | Regular · 386 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular · 404 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Gasoline or E85 · 423 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular · 433 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 | Regular · 436 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Gasoline or E85 · 444 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular · 444 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 22 | 20 | Gasoline or E85 · 444 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Regular · 444 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 20 | Regular · 453 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 461 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 468 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Regular · 467 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20 | 18 | Regular · 498 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20 | 18 | Regular · 503 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 · 494 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 RAPTOR 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 18 | 16 | Regular · 553 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 RAPTOR 37 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 16 | 15 | Regular · 578 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 RAPTOR 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 15 | Regular · 593 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 RAPTOR 37 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 16 | 15 | Regular · 596 g CO₂/mi |
2022 Ford F-150 fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2022 Ford F-150 costs about $2,970 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (22 mpg combined), or roughly 20 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (15 mpg combined) comes to about $4,360 a year, $1,390 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2022 Ford F-150 specs
The EPA lists 5 engine choices for the 2022 Ford F-150: 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo, 5.0 L 8-cyl, 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo, 3.3 L 6-cyl and 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo hybrid. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Standard Pickup Trucks" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L turbo | 6 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 10 |
| 5.0 L | 8 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 2.7 L turbo | 6 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 3 |
| 3.3 L | 6 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 3.5 L turbo hybrid | 6 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
2022 Ford F-150 problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 814 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford F-150.
Power train is the most-reported area (21% of component mentions), followed by electrical system (17%) and equipment (6%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 161 complaints a year: fewer than the 2021 (214 a year) and more than the 2023 (125 a year).
That ranks 6th of 17 Ford F-150 model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 814, 24 mention a crash, 10 a fire and 32 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 240 | 21% |
| Electrical system | 194 | 17% |
| Unknown or other | 128 | 11% |
| Equipment | 74 | 6% |
| Exterior lighting | 74 | 6% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 58 | 5% |
| Engine | 54 | 5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 43 | 4% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 38 | 3% |
| Service brakes | 30 | 3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 27 | 2% |
| Visibility | 25 | 2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 23 | 2% |
| Structure | 21 | 2% |
| Wheels | 21 | 2% |
| Back over prevention | 19 | 2% |
| Suspension | 16 | 1% |
| Steering | 13 | 1% |
| Parking brake | 12 | 1% |
| Lane departure | 10 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | <1% |
| Air bags | 5 | <1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 5 | <1% |
| Seats | 4 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 2 | <1% |
| Firerelated | 1 | <1% |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 1 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 1 | <1% |
| Tires | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
I own a 2022 Ford F-150 FX4 with the 5.0L engine and 10R80 automatic transmission. The vehicle experiences repeated severe and unexpected transmission malfunctions, including extremely harsh upshifts and downshifts between multiple gears. …
On 10-20-2026 while driving at highway speed of approximately 65 mph on a mountainous curving road, the steering became noticeably hard and the vehicle gave a Steering Assist Fault Service Required warning. …
Started truck then we heard a loud pop, similar to a gun shot. Then we heard crackling through the speakers. Audio volume controls were ineffective as well as radio on/off controls. …
2022 Ford F-150 recalls
The 2022 Ford F-150 has been the subject of 23 recall campaigns.
The most recent, campaign 26V489000 from July 2026, concerns back over prevention.
Exterior lighting accounts for 6 of the 23 campaigns, more than any other area.
25V515000 · August 8, 2025 · Exterior lighting
Problem: The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the light emitting diode control module and update the software, free of charge.
25V517000 · August 8, 2025 · Exterior lighting
Problem: The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the light emitting diode control module and update the software, free of charge.
24V682000 · September 13, 2024 · Exterior lighting
Problem: The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge.
23V802000 · November 28, 2023 · Exterior lighting
Problem: The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the LED driver module software, free of charge.
22V686000 · September 14, 2022 · Exterior lighting
Problem: The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge.
22V684000 · September 14, 2022 · Air bags
Problem: The right-side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to not deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: During air bag deployment, the air bag cover my break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-side instrument panel cover, free of charge.
22V675000 · September 8, 2022 · Wheels
Problem: The lug nuts on the wheels may have been incorrectly tightened.
Risk: Incorrectly tightened wheel lug nuts can loosen and result in wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten or replace the wheel lug nuts, as necessary, free of charge.
22V253000 · April 14, 2022 · Steering
Problem: The power-adjustable telescoping steering column connector wiring may be too short. Wiring that is too short can become damaged or separate if the adjustable steering column is extended all the way.
Risk: Damaged or separated wiring may result in the steering column not moving as intended in certain crash conditions, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column wiring harness and repair the wiring, as necessary, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | F-150 years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V489000 | July 28, 2026 | Back over prevention | 2021–2023 |
| 26V104000 | February 20, 2026 | Electrical system, Exterior lighting | 2021–2024 |
| 25V729000 | October 24, 2025 | Visibility | 2021–2023 |
| 25V455000 | July 7, 2025 | Gasoline fuel system | 2021–2022 |
| 25V315000 | May 9, 2025 | Back over prevention | 2021–2024 |
| 25V132000 | February 28, 2025 | Electrical system | 2021–2022 |
| 24V852000 | November 8, 2024 | Equipment | 2018–2024 |
| 24V635000 | August 23, 2024 | Engine and engine cooling | 2021–2022 |
| 23V896000 | December 22, 2023 | Power train | 2021–2023 |
| 23V509000 | July 21, 2023 | Parking brake | 2021–2023 |
| 23V070000 | February 10, 2023 | Power train | 2022–2023 |
| 22V842000 | November 15, 2022 | Visibility | 2021–2022 |
| 22V623000 | August 12, 2022 | Structure, Power train | 2021–2022 |
| 22V193000 | March 25, 2022 | Electrical system | 2021–2022 |
| 21V986000 | December 16, 2021 | Structure, Power train | 2021–2022 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 2 versions of the 2022 Ford F-150; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Crew PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Super Crew PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Ford F-150s can be compared fairly. Among other 2022 models in the EPA's standard pickup trucks class, the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 (26 mpg) and 2022 Ram 1500 (26 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 25 | 1,341 | 166 | 9 |
| 2020 | 24 | 739 | 105 | 11 |
| 2021 | 25 | 1,299 | 214 | 29 |
| 2022 | 25 | 814 | 161 | 23 |
| 2023 | 25 | 510 | 125 | 13 |
| 2024 | 23 | 231 | 75 | 11 |
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FAQ
Is the 2022 F-150 a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2022 Ford F-150 has 161 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (6th most of 17 model years), 23 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 25 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2022 F-150 problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are power train (240), electrical system (194) and equipment (74). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2022 F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 F-150 get?
The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 15–22 mpg combined (14–20 city, 16–26 highway). The hybrid versions reach up to 25 mpg combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 F-150 per year?
About $2,970 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $4,360 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).