2022 Ford F-150: Power Train complaints

Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)

Symptoms

NHTSA has 249 owner complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150 that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.

Examples:

• NHTSA complaint ODI #11770632 (filed 10/12/2026): “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. the most serious safety concern occurs when the transmission…”
• NHTSA complaint ODI #11770405 (filed 10/11/2026): “I am reporting a safety-related transmission problem i experienced with my 2022 ford f-150 equipped with the 10r80 automatic transmission. while driving normally, the transmission suddenly slipped in 2nd and 3rd gear. the rpm went up, but truck did barely move. this occurred while going uphill in c…”
• NHTSA complaint ODI #11768082 (filed 09/30/2026): “2022 ford f-150 10 speed automatic transmission. the issue started with a clunking noise when shifting, then progressed to clunking more often and skipping gears when shifting, now the vehicle gets stuck in gear. this has ultimately left us stranded in traffic when the vehicle will not shift into …”

Likely causes

These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.

Fix, in plain English

No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.

DIY difficulty: Pro

Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)

Cost

No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.

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Sources

• NHTSA complaints API: F-150 REGULAR CAB 2022
• NHTSA complaints API: F-150 SUPER CAB 2022
• NHTSA complaints API: F-150 (Super Crew) Lightning BEV 2022
• NHTSA complaints API: F-150 SUPER CAB DIESEL 2022
• NHTSA complaints API: F-150 SUPER CREW 2022
• NHTSA complaints API: F-150 SUPER CREW DIESEL 2022
• NHTSA complaints API: F-150 SUPER CREW HEV 2022