2022 Ford F-250 SD engine problems

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Engine · ND

My pickup has 97,000 miles and has a catastrophic engine failure. Cylinder 6 has failed which is from a lifter due to the insignificant oil pressure at idle. Ford new about this and after the fact tried to "fix" with a software update to increase the idle.

Filed Oct 31, 2026 · Engine · TX

I am hearing knocking (metal on metal) noise at idle. I am concerned it is the cam and lifter oil starvation issue. Also, the idle has become a bit rough with intermittent misses causing vibration. I took to the dealer and they said this is "normal function". while the engine is running, there is no safety risk. but when/if the lifter/cam fails, the truck will lose power completely and, depending on where this occurs, could be quite dangerous.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Engine replaced at 39000 miles lifter delamination

Filed Jun 9, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · WI

10 day roundtrip from [XXX] to [XXX]. 5 incidents of catastrophic engine failure on interstates. Truck started to jerk, sputter, lost power at an alarming rate. No engine light until failure ocurred. Very dangerous with heavy holiday traffic. Lives were in danger, us and other vehicles around us. No one expects travel to go from 70 mph,to 50, 30, 15 in such a short period of time. Pulled over to "investigate" code failures we deemed as o2 sensors. Afterwards the truck started back up, no engine lights and drove as normal. Started using premium gasoline, hoping it would help. Started driving in right lane as much as possible but had a failure ocurr right in front of on ramp as well at interstate speeds. Had another family following us so they also witnessed and pulled over all incidents. Brought into Ford 7/18/24 upon return home. Paid $125 inspection fee, concern not present, come back if happens again. Makes no sense that codes not present to pull. 12/13/2024 engine light on, catalytic converter replaced. 06/19/25 truck had catastrophic failure returning from work on hwy. XXX on [XXX], just two miles from leaving home another failure with no warning lights in heavy Friday traffic in construction zone. Couldn't clear the traffic lane completely. Very scary. Waited for clearing and limped it to a nearby off ramp. Same jerking, loss of power. Vehicle towed to shop for 2 weeks, testing, fuel pump replaced. Picked up 07/07/25. Next day received recall notice 25S75 in the mail 7/08/25. Everything made sense. 1/24/26 - Battery failed inspection @ 40% during oil change. Replaced battery ourselves from Costco. 04/23/26- Warning light, P0420 pulled, shop recommended engine tune -up. Paid $175 inspection fee + $671.20 tune up. 5/29/26 engine light on, P0420 pulled, recommend catalytic convertor replaced but not under factory warranty anymore so wants us to pay $4000 bill. Escalated up through Ford. As of 6/5/26 - Ford will pay half. I refuse. Should be covered by recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF I

Filed May 15, 2026 · Engine · MS

Lifter failure causes cylinder to misfire resulting in loss of power while towing. Defect causes catastrophic failure to the engine.

Filed Mar 6, 2026 · Engine · 70,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle was driving sluggishly while accelerating, the RPM fell, and the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The spark plugs were replaced, and a tune-up was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a misfire coming from the engine and that the ignition wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · FL

Subject: Safety Recall 24V‑957 – Loss of Power Risk – Dealer Mishandling I am filing a complaint regarding Ford recall 24V‑957 (Ford reference 24S78) for my vehicle. The recall states the defect can cause: “Loss of driving power, increasing the risk of a crash” “Engine stall” “Loss of motive power while driving” My vehicle has shown symptoms consistent with these safety risks. When I brought the vehicle to the dealership: 1. They claimed fuel contamination but provided a fuel sample with a Dec 3 timestamp, even though they originally claimed the issue was discovered on Nov 26, raising chain-of-custody concerns. 2. They have refused to properly address the recall or escalate the matter. 3. They threatened to report my rental car as stolen, even though I have not refused to return it and the vehicle is still under an unresolved recall safety issue. 4. Ford Customer Care refuses to intervene and instructs me to deal only with the dealership, despite this being a manufacturer safety recall. This situation has left me without clear direction, without safe transportation, and with concerns about dealership misconduct and improper handling of a safety-critical recall. I am requesting the federal safety agency review this recall handling and ensure Ford properly manages recall repairs, towing, rental support, and dealer oversight.

Filed Oct 18, 2025 · Engine · MD

The failed component is a lifter/camshaft. Luckily I was attentive to my vehicle and noticed a ticking noise within the engine and took it to a dealer for diagnosis. An engine failure while traveling at highway speeds could be a disastrous to occupants and others around them. This appears to be a common problem with the 7.3l engine. The check engine light illuminated after i noticed the ticking noise.

Filed Oct 6, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · 30,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and then lunged forward. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving at various speeds. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the vehicle was functioning normally. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact reported that in December 2024, the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact recently received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and related the failure to the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · MN

The truck has 66,500 miles. One of our employees was driving and had the harmonic balancer bolt back out and harmonic balancer fell off. Truck has been sent to Midway Ford in Roseville, MN for repair.