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2022 Ford F-150

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 F.

The 2022 Ford F-150 rides on Ford's 150 platform and calls for 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil, placing it firmly in the light-duty full-size pickup segment. Owner-reported data shows 555 complaints with the power train flagged as the top concern, alongside 22 recalls issued for the model year. Against the broader F-150 complaint history spanning 1990 to 2009 — a period that peaked at 2,991 complaints in 1997 and bottomed at 21 in 1990 — the 2022 model lands relatively low on the scale, suggesting a more controlled reliability profile than some earlier model years.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 750 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 750 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size265/60R18 110TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3968 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.8–5.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.80 sec — 2022 F-150 Lightning Lariat Extended Range SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022F-150 Lightning Lariat Extended Range SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh3.80 sec12.40 sec580 hpAWD
2022F-150 Lightning Lariat Extended Range SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh3.90 sec12.60 sec580 hpAWD
2022F-150 Lightning Platinum SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh4.00 sec12.70 sec580 hpAWD
2022F-150 Lightning Platinum SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh4.00 sec12.70 sec580 hpAWD
2022F-150 Lightning Platinum SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh4.00 sec12.70 sec580 hpAWD
2022F-150 Lightning Pro SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec4.20 sec12.90 sec452 hpAWD
2022F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.60 sec14.30 sec450 hp4x4
2022F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (37 Performance Pack) (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.90 sec14.30 sec450 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, SAE 75W · Synthetic · SAE 75W in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidMERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10R80
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · Synthetic · SAE 75W
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · Synthetic
Differential Gear Oil Capacity8.8”
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · Synthetic · SAE 75W
Engine Coolant Capacity15.1

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.051" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance750 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca
Optional BCI Group Number94R - AGM VRLA Battery
Optional BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

RPM51.0-87.0 rpm
RPM51.0-87.0 rpm
RPM51.0-87.0 rpm
RPM51.0-87.0 rpm

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Upper) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Check the ball joint and boot for any damage. Step 3: Measure the ball joint deflection with a dial indicator that has a flexible arm by attaching between the upper control arm and wheel knuckle or ball joint stud. Dial indicator should be aligned as close as possible to the center line of the ball joint. Step 4: Push up and pull down on the upper control arm by hand until reading is on indicator. Step 5: Replace the ball joint if dial indicator readings exceed specifications.
Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Check the ball joint and boot for any damage. Step 3: Measure the ball joint deflection with a dial indicator that has a flexible arm by attaching between the lower control arm and wheel knuckle or ball joint stud. Dial indicator should be aligned as close as possible to the center line of the lower ball joint. Step 4: Push up and down on the wheel and tire assembly by hand until reading is on indicator. Step 5: Replace the ball joint if dial indicator readings exceed specifications.
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1160 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 360°, Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 270°160 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 60°37 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1103.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 360°, Step 3: 74.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°103 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 55.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: Loosen Bolt #1 180°, Step 4: Bolt #1: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 5: Turn Bolt #1 240°, Step 6: Complete steps 3, 4 & 5 for each bolt 2-10 one bolt at a time. EX: Follow Steps 3, 4 & 5 for bolt #2 then follow Steps 3, 4 & 5 for bolt #3 until all bolts have been tightened.18 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.4 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Use new nuts8.8 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.4 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Studs that were removed9.6 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.4 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Studs that were removed9.6 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.4 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Studs that were removed9.6 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
18.8 ft. lbs., Step 2: 35°8.8 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal complaint‑recall record supplied ends in 2009, showing a clear downward trend after the 1997 peak (2991 complaints) to relatively low levels by 2009 (324 complaints). No complaint, recall, investigation, or TSB numbers are provided for the 2022 model year, so the 2022 F‑150 cannot be placed within that arc. The 2022 data that are available list the top complaint areas as Power Train (105), Unknown/Other (50), Electrical System (46), and Exterior Lighting (44), with 18 crash‑related and 6 fire‑related complaints. Because the total complaint count for 2022 is not given, it is impossible to determine whether the post‑2009 decline continued, plateaued, or reversed. Consequently, based solely on the supplied federal records, there is insufficient evidence to conclude that the 2022 F‑150 is a particularly good or bad year to buy from a complaint‑recall perspective.

22
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
463
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
555
Owner complaints
18 involved a crash · 6 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’90’91’92’93’94’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 555 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train105
Unknown Or Other50
Electrical System46
Exterior Lighting44
Fuel System, Gasoline34
Electrical System,Equipment24
Visibility/Wiper20
Visibility17

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 463 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-22942026-07-09Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 26-2066. Reason for update: To remove "(2024 only)" from the…
TSB 26-23092026-07-02Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the…
TSB 26-23042026-07-01Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 25-2383. Reason for update: to add 2023-2026 F-150 2.7L…
TSB 26-22972026-06-24Electrical SystemSome of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may…
BCMC-26.DG F-1502026-06-18Electrical SystemQuality improvements include: -Addresses a false trailer brake fault message when…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 F take?

6.0 qt of Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or equivalent, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 F have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 22 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.