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2022 Ford F-150 exterior lighting problems

67 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2022 Ford F-150 cite exterior lighting, 11% of all 605 complaints for this model year. NHTSA also lists 5 recalls on this component.

Complaints
67
11% of all complaints
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the exterior lighting

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The factory daytime running light (DRL) LED signature strip on the front headlight assembly failed prematurely and went completely dark. Because the DRL is integrated into a sealed headlight unit, the individual lighting component cannot be repaired or serviced. Replacing the single failed DRL requires discarding and replacing the entire headlight assembly at an out-of-pocket cost exceeding $1,000 to $1,500.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 30, 2026Exterior lightingODI 11774775
“A segment of the daytime running lights went out at 60,000 miles. Another segment went out at approximately 70,000 miles. I have hundreds of other trucks with the LED reflector headlights have DRL segments out.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 23, 2026Exterior lightingODI 11773320
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 20, 2026Exterior lightingODI 11765728
“My F 150 is 2022 Xlt my headlights are going bad already I’ve taken it to the dealership and said both complete headlight assembly need replaced to the tone of 4.000 dollars”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 18, 2026Exterior lightingODI 11765240
“The daytime running lights are out. Vehicle is available for inspection. This puts my safety and the safety of others at risk by not being o by reducing visibility of the vehicle during low light scenarios where the headlights are off. Example I live in an area with lots of fog and drive a gray vehicle that is not clearly visible if headlights are off due to light exposure. Problem is consistent and able to be reproduced for inspection. Vehicle has not been inspected by any agent to this point but it is available and will be noticed upon inspection by direction. There are no warning lamps or messages alerting driver of malfunction which poses another safety risk. Problem has been consistent for past 3 weeks upon every start.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 7, 2026Exterior lightingODI 11762636
“The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle experienced a temporary loss of motive power while accelerating and turning. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure, and the contact needed to maintain a fuel level above half tank. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it passed the State Inspection, and the contact was advised to wait until the recall part was available for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Additionally, the contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V104000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting); however, the contact had not received the recall notification. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 4, 2026Fuel system, gasoline, Electrical system, Exterior lightingODI 11762226

Showing 6 of 67 reports. Read every report on NHTSA.gov.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Related recalls

5 recalls on this component

Exterior lighting: lighting control module

Free remedy

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."

Exterior lightingReported Aug 8, 2025NHTSA 25V515000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module

Free remedy

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."

Exterior lightingReported Aug 8, 2025NHTSA 25V517000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module

Free remedy

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."

Exterior lightingReported Sep 13, 2024NHTSA 24V682000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module

Free remedy

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."

Exterior lightingReported Nov 29, 2023NHTSA 23V802000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module

Free remedy

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."

Exterior lightingReported Sep 14, 2022NHTSA 22V686000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.