2022 Ford F-150: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Feb 18, 2026 · Steering, Transmission · FL

Driving approx 40mph on the road and a loud thump sound followed by grinding from rear end started. Came to stop in the road and when the gas pedal was pushed the grinding sound continued. The truck was pushed off the side of the road and had to be towed to the dealership since January 4th. It has been at the dealership with no estimate of time for repair from the dealership so far and we just keep being told there is nothing they can do. The dealership states that the parts are on back order and we are in a line of several other trucks with the same problem.

Filed Dec 18, 2025 · Fuel system, Transmission · 103,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud banging and grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V729000 (Visibility), 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), and 23V896000 (Power Train); however, parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies and hubs had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available and estimated that parts would be available in or around October 2026. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Feb 28, 2025 · Brakes · 16,917 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact has engaged the “Smith System” to drive the vehicle. On a separate occasion, the vehicle started making a squealing sound. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal once or twice; however, the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with rear brake failure. The rear brake was rebuilt; however, the failure and the squealing persisted. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer two more times, but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure or duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,917.

Filed Dec 13, 2023 · Brakes · TX

Brakes squeal and screech horribly, at first only when the pickup was moving in reverse but now it’s when coming to a stop. It’s so loud it echos in parking lots and causes people to stop and look to see where the noise is coming from. It’s a constant problem that weather conditions do not affect. Had the vehicle in for service numerous times and Ford refuses to fix it or acknowledge there is a problem. Escalated it to Ford corporate and they also refused to do anything about it. At first I was told to wash the wheels “extra good” and it would be just fine and on the last service attempt I was told that the “brake pads just have so much metal in them by design these noises are 100% normal” but now the pickup seems to be losing stopping power and takes longer to stop than it normally did. Per Ford the brake pads are all 9MM and 10MM and “perfectly fine” but the pickup just does not feel safe. I feel there is definitely defects in the braking system including but not limited to brake pads. And complaints are numerous in the forums and online about the same issues with the F-150 line.

Filed Oct 8, 2023 · Transmission · PA

Bolt broke on passenger side rear axle shaft. Bolt retains drive axle shaft into drive wheel. Dealer replaced passenger axle on Nov. 9, 2022 but not driver side. No warning lamp. There was a squeak from axle. This truck has a "Max trailer tow package". I was towing a 6,000 lbs trailer which is within specs. for this truck.

Filed Aug 12, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · WV

Advancing forward in traffic to a stop sign on a downward slope in tow/haul mode. Stopped at the intersection and began to accelerate into a left hand turn. Initial acceleration was fine and then the rear tires locked up and squealed on the asphalt. Truck came to a stop and when I looked down the screen said the parking brake was on. I never activated the parking brake. Seemed to disengage on its own after a few seconds. Highly dangerous situation.

Filed Dec 31, 2022 · Transmission · RI

Shortly after taking delivery of my brand new F150, I noticed a substantial grinding sound and vibration intermittently presenting at both high and low speeds, with no change when shifting gears or slowing down. No warning lights were activated. All instances appeared to occur during below freezing temperatures. I immediately brought to our local Ford dealer who believes the vehicle is partially engaging the four wheel drive system in error. They have reported this to Ford and advises there is no known diagnoses or solution.