2022 Ford F-150 brakes problems

Related recalls

• Recall 23V509000Jul 21, 2023870,701 vehicles
  PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.

  Risk: Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 9, 202640,000 miNVBrakes

   The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the parking brake activated independently. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509000 (Parking Brake); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was contacted and stated that the repair was not covered because the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted by phone…

   NHTSA complaint #11763028 · source
2. Filed Aug 27, 2026IABrakes

   I was driving and went to press the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The truck would not stop right away and then the rear tires locked up. Light came on the dash ABS, service traction control and brake system failure, this was a similar issue with the 2021 and 2025 model having issues with the EBB/ECU that was on recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11760069 · source
3. Filed Aug 24, 2026OHCrashBrakesAcceleration & Cruise Control

   My truck was parked on a slight slope in my driveway. I got in to move the truck to my normal parking space. When I started the truck I noticed the emergency brake was on. I put the truck into drive- the truck accelerated with my foot on the brake. The truck struck the corner of my deck and didn't stop until I hit the corner at my house. I had the brake pushed to the firewall and the truck would kept accelerating. Thankfully the airbags did not deploy. Significant damage was…

   NHTSA complaint #11758987 · source
4. Filed Jul 29, 2026MNBrakes

   What happened: On [early July 2026], while towing a cargo trailer at low speed, the electric parking brake engaged unexpectedly. The brake continued to engage repeatedly throughout the duration of travel. Eventually, the parking brake circuit lost power entirely, which is when the repeated engagement stopped. What component failed? The rear axle wiring harness (part of recall 23S35). The harness had chafed against the rear axle housing, causing an electrical short that…

   NHTSA complaint #11753533 · source
5. Filed Jul 2, 202693,000 miLATowedBrakes

   The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the rear brakes seized. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced the parking brake motor, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined, and the vehicle was traded in for another vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.…

   NHTSA complaint #11747913 · source
6. Filed Apr 13, 2026ORBrakesElectrical SystemLighting

   Submitted the vehicle for recall repairs under recalls 25v315, 25v455, 25v104 and 25v517. Maintenance was scheduled to last less than a day. When I returned for the vehicle, I was informed the update had caused several module components to "brick." They informed me they had to receive authority from form to order new components and attempts another repair. I called March 17 for an update and was told the new components bricked again and that the issue was elevated to Ford…

   NHTSA complaint #11730853 · source
7. Filed Oct 28, 2025FLBrakes

   Recall 23S35 is not showing up for my vehicle even though I have the exact same issue. Dashboard alarm and message "PARK Brake Fault Service Now" and it activates my brakes. I took it to the dealership while it was still going on, even after I shut the truck off.

   NHTSA complaint #11696182 · source
8. Filed Aug 1, 202524,700 miMIBrakesElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway and attempting to start the vehicle, the brake pedal was pumped approximately four times and the contact pressed the push-to-start button, but the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, there was an unintended activation of the electric parking brake. The contact stated that the battery seemed to be completely discharged. There was no warning light illuminated. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11677825 · source
9. Filed Jul 21, 202547,000 miPABrakesEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated the parking brake was intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509000 (Parking Brake), which stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The dealer determined that the failure was caused by the recall. The dealer also determined that the rotors…

   NHTSA complaint #11674940 · source
10. Filed Apr 21, 2025WABrakesElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    2022 Ford F-150. The vehicle displays a warning message that reads, "Trailer Disconnected" continuously. It comes on as soon as the engine is started and comes back on as quickly as I can press the "OK" button to make it go away. I have taken the truck to the dealer for repairs four times so far and it still comes back. I have paid to have the trailer break control module reprogrammed as well as having a new one installed. The Ford web site lists this as a recall for the '22…

    NHTSA complaint #11655845 · source
11. Filed Mar 26, 2025CAFireBrakesEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    I bought a used Ford f-150 from Toyota used care dealership on [XXX]. On [XXX] while vehicle was being driven on [XXX], north of Santa Clarita, on the way down to San Diego. I was in the backseat, my friend who was the driver notified me. That we had to pull over and check because he was noticing smoke, then we pulled over and the truck was leaking a fluid that was on fire for about 20 minutes. We had exited the vehicle, called 911, the fire then stopped after about 20…

    NHTSA complaint #11650667 · source
12. Filed Feb 28, 202516,917 miCABrakes

    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…

    NHTSA complaint #11645613 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology