2022 Ford F-150 Parking Light Recall
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2022 F-150 vehicles where the parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. This condition can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. The remedy involves a free software update to the LED driver module.
Why this matters
Flickering parking lights on your 2022 Ford F-150 can significantly reduce visibility for other drivers, especially in low-light conditions. This decreased visibility increases the risk of a crash, posing a safety hazard to you and others on the road. This Ford F-150 parking light recall addresses a critical safety concern.
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. The specific issue is related to the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE, where the parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. This condition means the vehicles do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, which pertains to "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
How to check if your vehicle is affected
This recall, identified by NHTSA ID 23V802000 and Ford's internal number 23C36, applies to specific 2022 Ford F-150 vehicles. To determine if your truck is included in this Ford F-150 parking light recall, you can contact Ford customer service directly at 1-866-436-7332. You will need your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to check your vehicle's recall status.
Manufacturer's remedy
Ford dealers will update the LED driver module software in affected vehicles. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed out starting January 19, 2024, providing instructions on how to proceed with the remedy.
Important warnings
Owners should be aware that vehicles with high series headlamps that were previously recalled under recall number 22V-686, and either received an incomplete remedy or have not yet been repaired, will need to have this new remedy completed. It is crucial to ensure your vehicle receives the correct and complete software update to resolve the flickering parking lights issue.
Source: NHTSA ID: 23V802000
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Ford F-150 models are affected by the parking light recall?
- This recall specifically affects certain 2022 Ford F-150 vehicles. You can verify if your truck is included by contacting Ford customer service with your VIN.
- What is the problem addressed by the Ford F-150 parking light recall?
- The recall addresses an issue where the parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. This condition reduces visibility and does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108.
- How will Ford fix the flickering parking lights on my F-150?
- Ford dealers will update the LED driver module software in affected vehicles. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner.
- What should I do if my 2022 Ford F-150 was part of a previous recall (22V-686) for headlamps?
- If your vehicle was previously recalled under 22V-686 and received an incomplete remedy or was not repaired, you will still need to have the new remedy for recall 23V-802 completed to fix the flickering parking lights.
What Ford F-150 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 46 model years.
- 39,812
- Owner complaints
- 226
- Recalls
- 2,759
- Service bulletins
- 1,679
- Crashes reported
- 2,104
- Fires reported
- 1,496
- Injuries reported
The 2022 model year
911 complaints, the 18th most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 28 crashes, 10 fires and 40 injuries for this year, which also has 32 recalls on file.
Exterior Lighting, the system this article covers, accounts for 720 of 39,812 complaints (2%), including 109 for 2022.
Complaints by model year
| 1997 | 2,758 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,029 | |
| 2011 | 2,194 | |
| 2012 | 1,784 | |
| 2013 | 2,994 | |
| 2014 | 1,539 | |
| 2015 | 1,746 | |
| 2016 | 2,093 | |
| 2018 | 2,327 | |
| 2022 | 911 |
Most-reported systems
- Power Train — 9,483
- Engine — 4,618
- Electrical System — 4,362
- Service Brakes — 3,838
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2,924
Latest recalls for the 2022 model year
- 26V489000 — Back Over Prevention (Jul 2026)
- 26V104000 — Electrical System (Feb 2026)
- 25V863000 — Power Train (Dec 2025)
Recent owner reports about exterior lighting
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.
Read owner complaints →Rear taillight on passenger side is cracking just like the previous recall on the tailgate light
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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