2022 Ford F-150 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Model data compiled from public NHTSA records; may be incomplete, inaccurate, or out of date. General information, not professional advice — see Terms.
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We're car-data nerds, not mechanics. This checklist is general information — not professional advice — built from real recall records and thousands of owner complaints to make you a sharper shopper. Think of it as triage, not a diagnosis.
Before any money moves, get an independent inspection from a qualified mechanic (typically $100–$250). Our data comes from public sources and may be incomplete, inaccurate, or out of date — no checklist catches everything.
So here's the deal: use this to decide whether a car is worth that inspection. You're evaluating and buying the car entirely at your own risk — we're not liable for anything this checklist misses, anything it gets wrong, or any loss resulting from your purchase decision. Fair?
Known issues for the 2022 F-150
0
NHTSA has no recalls or complaints on file for this model-year.
Open recalls
23
Power Train Red flag
A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground.
Electrical System Check
Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Steering Red flag
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.
Power Train Red flag
A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground.
Wheels Check
Incorrectly tightened wheel lug nuts can loosen and result in wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior Lighting Check
Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Air Bags Red flag
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.
Visibility Check
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Power Train Red flag
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Parking Brake Red flag
Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Exterior Lighting Check
Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Power Train Red flag
Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power.
Engine and Engine Cooling Red flag
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Exterior Lighting Check
Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Equipment Red flag
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Electrical System Check
Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Back Over Prevention Check
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior Lighting Check
Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior Lighting Check
Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Visibility Red flag
A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Electrical System Check
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Back Over Prevention Check
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 27-point checklist
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0 / 27 checked · 0 red flags ·
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2022 F-150–specific issues
Your verdict
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 23 recalls for the 2022 F-150. The most serious involve Power Train (21V986000) and Steering (22V253000). Ask the seller for proof each recall was completed.
What are the most common complaints about the 2022 F-150?
NHTSA shows no owner complaints on file for the 2022 F-150.
What should I check before buying a used 2022 F-150?
Run through the full inspection checklist below and get an independent pre-purchase inspection before any money moves.