2022 Ford F-150 Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2022 Ford F-150, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 40,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “daytime running” (26% of reports).
- 65exterior lighting complaints
- 40,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 6related recalls
- $2,300typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Daytime running: mentioned in 17 of 65 complaints (26%)
- Headlight assembly: mentioned in 7 of 65 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical exterior lighting repair on the 2022 Ford F-150 at $2,300, and half of them between $1,800 and $2,500.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2024–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 5 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 65 complaints, 1 an injury.
Ford F-150 exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 6 | 6% | — |
| 2024 F-150 | 50 | 26% | 25,000 |
| 2023 F-150 | 23 | 6% | 55,000 |
| 2022 F-150 | 65 | 11% | 40,000 |
| 2021 F-150 | 114 | 11% | 55,000 |
| 2020 F-150 | 5 | 1% | 100 |
| 2019 F-150 | 11 | 1% | 22,000 |
| 2018 F-150 | 23 | 1% | 21,450 |
| 2017 F-150 | 5 | 0% | 87,043 |
| 2016 F-150 | 16 | 1% | 8,000 |
| 2015 F-150 | 17 | 1% | 31,000 |
| 2014 F-150 | 8 | 1% | 12,550 |
| 2013 F-150 | 17 | 1% | 38,000 |
| 2012 F-150 | 9 | 1% | 53,212 |
| 2011 F-150 | 30 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2010 F-150 | 28 | 3% | 44,900 |
| 2009 F-150 | 12 | 4% | 39,000 |
| 2008 F-150 | 5 | 1% | 123,175 |
| 2007 F-150 | 4 | 1% | 47,500 |
| 2006 F-150 | 11 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 2005 F-150 | 5 | 0% | 126,000 |
| 2004 F-150 | 17 | 1% | 14,000 |
| 2003 F-150 | 6 | 1% | 61,500 |
| 2002 F-150 | 10 | 1% | 55,753 |
| 2001 F-150 | 11 | 1% | 66,500 |
| 2000 F-150 | 22 | 2% | 35,140 |
| 1999 F-150 | 16 | 2% | 105,000 |
| 1998 F-150 | 13 | 1% | 110,000 |
| 1997 F-150 | 34 | 1% | 118,000 |
| 1996 F-150 | 5 | 2% | 104,521 |
| 1995 F-150 | 9 | 1% | 187,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (6)
Exterior lighting:tail lights; electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Problem: 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."
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Exterior lighting:lighting control module
Problem: 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."
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the light emitting diode control module and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C37.
Exterior lighting:lighting control module
Problem: 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."
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the light emitting diode control module and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C38.
Exterior lighting:lighting control module
Problem: 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."
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C30. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under 22V-686 and will need to have the new remedy performed.
Exterior lighting:lighting control module
Problem: 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."
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the LED driver module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C36. Vehicles with high series headlamps previously recalled under recall number 22V-686 that received an incomplete remedy, or have not yet been repaired, will need to have the new remedy completed.
Exterior lighting:lighting control module
Problem: 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."
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C22.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The passenger side daytime running light has now failed leaving the vehicle less visible during low visibility times like fog or dawn and dusk. Problem can be reproduced but has not been inspected yet. No warning lamps or symptoms prior to failure. Problem occured 9-19-2026
Daytime lights failed while driving
My F 150 is 2022 Xlt my headlights are going bad already Iâve taken it to the dealership and said both complete headlight assembly need replaced to the tone of 4.000 dollars
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Ford F-150s have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2022 Ford F-150 (11% of the 597 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Ford F-150 exterior lighting?
Yes: 6 safety recalls list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 40,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the 2022 Ford F-150?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,300 (half paid between $1,800 and $2,500), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2022 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “daytime running”, in 17 of 65 complaints, followed by “headlight assembly” (7).
Other 2022 Ford F-150 problems
See all 2022 Ford F-150 problems or exterior lighting problems across all F-150 years.