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2022 Ford F-150 exterior lighting problems

65 of the 806 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford F-150 name the exterior lights (NHTSA’s “Exterior Lighting” heading — as ODI groups the complaints it receives). Filed under the same heading: 6 recalls. Every figure below is a document in a federal file, linked; none is a failure rate, and none is a verdict on any one car.

65 complaints 8% of this model year’s

What owners filed about the exterior lights

Source: NHTSA complaint database

65complaints name the exterior lights

0 of the 65 reports a crash · 0 a fire · 1 injury. Self-reported, unverified.

Filed per year: 2022: 1 · 2023: 9 · 2024: 11 · 2025: 24 · 2026: 20

Too few of these complaints carry an odometer reading to say when the problem shows up.

8%of this model year’s complaints

806 complaints in all about the 2022 Ford F-150, 20 filed in 2026. The whole picture, every system →

Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many of these were sold; nothing here is a rate. NHTSA groups complaints coarsely, so “Exterior Lighting” means the same area of the vehicle, not one fault.

Across model years: Ford F-150 exterior lighting problems, every year on file →

In owners’ own words

Source: NHTSA complaint database

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the exterior lights. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight was flickering while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, where the failure could not be replicated. The contact stated that the failure persisted.

Exterior Lighting at 4,500 miles May 24, 2024 NHTSA owner report

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased brand new and shipped to him. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the local dealer for servicing, he was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V686000 (Exterior Lighting).

Exterior Lighting Jan 5, 2024 NHTSA owner report

Tail lights with BLIS crack at the Manufacturing Seam of the light, causing critical safety features to not function. Additionally, water penetrates light and causes electrical shortage. Well known issue amongst truck enthusiasts

Exterior Lighting Oct 26, 2023 NHTSA owner report

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V686000 (Exterior Lighting) 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 dealer was made aware of the issue.

Exterior Lighting Mar 10, 2023 NHTSA owner report

Vehicle is being held at dealership due to recall 22V686 (Ford 22C22) "Front Lamp Park Flicker". The bulletin states the Ford would have a remedy for F-150 vehicles in January 2023. As of this writing there is no remedy yet available, and no updates have been provided by Ford.

Exterior Lighting Feb 15, 2023 NHTSA owner report

What is on file about the exterior lights

Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications

Recalls filed under this heading

26V104000 High
Feb 20, 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
25V517000 Minor
Aug 8, 2025 · 1,278 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V686. 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."
25V515000 Minor
Aug 8, 2025 · 2,361 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recalls 22V686 and 23V802. 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."
24V682000 Minor
Sep 13, 2024 · 16,543 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. 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."
23V802000 Minor
Nov 28, 2023 · 18,527 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. 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."
22V686000 Minor
Sep 14, 2022 · 86,050 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles. 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."

Other systems with a record on the 2022 Ford F-150

Source: the same files

transmission and drivetrain problems 235 complaints
electrical problems 192 complaints
fuel system problems 99 complaints
engine problems 59 complaints

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Common questions

Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communications

Are exterior lighting problems common on the 2022 Ford F-150?

They are documented: NHTSA holds 65 owner complaints naming the exterior lights on this model year (8% of everything owners filed about it), and 6 recalls are filed under the same heading. Whether it is a problem on one particular car is a diagnosis, not a count, and a count says nothing about how many were sold.

Is there a recall for the exterior lights on the 2022 Ford F-150?

Yes — 6 campaigns are filed under this heading: 26V104000, 25V517000, 25V515000, 24V682000. A recall is matched by VIN; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

When do exterior lighting problems show up on the 2022 Ford F-150?

Too few of the complaints carry an odometer reading to say. The model year's page shows the mileage curve across every system where it can.

What does NHTSA's "Exterior Lighting" heading cover?

The area of the vehicle ODI files the complaint under. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.