2022 Ford F-59: what breaks, and at what mileage
What breaks on the 2022 Ford F-59
Only 7 defect reports have been filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford F-59, which is too few to compute mileage percentiles or a risk score. The reports reported lane keep or steering assist fault.
When each failure gets reported
Tick median reported mileage Solid middle half of reports Faint 10th to 90th percentile Colour how bad the failure is when it happens
How reports accumulate
Every report with an odometer reading, cumulative, from 0 to 200,000 miles. A curve that climbs early is a car with early problems, whatever its total.
- Line share of reports filed by that mileage
Every reported failure mode
| Failure mode | System | Reports | With reading | 25th | Median | 75th | Per 1,000 | Typical repair | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane keep or steering assist fault | adas | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 1.6 | $200–$1,600 | High |
| Other engine problem | engine | 2 | 1 | — | 64k | — | 1.1 | $300–$4,000 | High |
| Other powertrain problem | transmission | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.5 | $400–$4,500 | High |
| Other electrical problem | electrical | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.5 | $250–$2,000 | Moderate |
Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound. Repair costs are typical independent-shop ranges for the failure, not figures from these reports.
What owners wrote
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint narratives, trimmed for length. The odometer reading is the one the owner gave.
Other engine problem
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-59. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle was making an abnormally loud ticking sound. The vehicle lost motive power. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that lifters had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and assisted with the repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
Recalls on the 2022 model year
NHTSA has issued 4 recall campaigns covering the 2022 Ford F-59, affecting an estimated 2,537 vehicles. A recall is a different kind of evidence from a complaint: it is the regulator and the manufacturer agreeing that something has to be fixed, and the fix is free for as long as the car exists.
The campaigns cover service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper, fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, steering: steering wheel/handle bar and steering:critical fasteners. Whether the work was actually done on the car in front of you is a question only the VIN can answer, and the manufacturer or NHTSA will answer it free.
One caution about reading these together: a recall usually raises the complaint count for the same part, because owners who read about it go and file. The mileages stay informative; the counts get noisy.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
644 vehicles 2023-03-10- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-53 and F-59 vehicles. The rear brake caliper attachment bolts may not be tightened correctly, which can allow the caliper to loosen and possibly damage the wheel or brake lines.
- Consequence
- A damaged wheel can result in a loss of tire pressure. A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak and reduce brake performance. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear caliper bolts, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, any damaged bolts will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S11.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
11,074 vehicles 2022-12-14- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and 2021-2022 F-59 vehicles. The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank may peel and lead to corrosion of the exposed metal, which can result in a fuel leak.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S76.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
692 vehicles 2022-07-22- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis, and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. The steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and separate from the steering column, resulting in a loose or detached steering wheel.
- Consequence
- A loose or detached steering wheel can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will work with the final stage vehicle manufacturers to replace and tighten the steering wheel attachment bolt, free of charge. As of August 10, 2022, all 692 vehicles included in this recall have been remedied. No owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S50.
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
72 vehicles 2022-03-11- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-59 vehicles. The bolt that secures the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may be improperly tightened, which could result in separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box.
- Consequence
- Separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft bolt, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S13.
Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the car's age. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before assuming it was done.
Every year of the Ford F-59
Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.
What the reports on file say
The complaints recorded against the 2022 Ford F-59 are lane keep or steering assist fault (3 reports), other engine problem (2 reports, around 64k miles), other powertrain problem (1 report) and other electrical problem (1 report). With a sample this size these are anecdotes rather than a pattern, and they are shown because somebody looking at this exact car would rather see them than nothing.
Why this page is short
A model year needs about 8 reports before percentiles mean anything, and this one does not have them. Complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road, so a thin page usually means a rare car, a new car, or a car whose owners do not file.
Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.
What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car
Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed