2022 Ford F-150 Flickering Parking Lights Recall
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2022 F-150 vehicles that may experience flickering parking lights. This issue stems from incorrect repairs performed under previous recalls and can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy involves replacing the lighting control module and…
Why This Matters
Flickering parking lights on your vehicle can significantly reduce visibility for other drivers, especially in low-light conditions. This non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," poses a safety risk, increasing the potential for a crash.
What's Being Recalled
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. These specific trucks were previously repaired incorrectly under earlier recalls 22V686 and 23V802. The core issue is that the parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated, failing to meet federal safety standards.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
This recall specifically applies to certain 2022 Ford F-150 vehicles. Ford will notify owners directly by mail. If you own a 2022 Ford F-150 and are experiencing Ford F-150 flickering parking lights, you can contact Ford customer service or a dealership to confirm if your vehicle is part of this recall. You can also check the NHTSA website using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Manufacturer's Remedy
To address the Ford F-150 flickering parking lights issue, Ford dealers will perform a repair free of charge. This remedy involves replacing the light emitting diode control module and updating the vehicle's software. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on August 20, 2025. For further assistance, owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's internal number for this recall is 25C38.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 25V515000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific problem addressed by this Ford F-150 recall?
- This recall addresses a problem where the parking lights on certain 2022 Ford F-150 vehicles may flicker when the headlights are activated, which is a result of incorrect repairs from previous recalls (22V686 and 23V802).
- What is the safety risk associated with the flickering parking lights?
- The flickering parking lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, especially at night or in poor weather conditions, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- How will Ford fix the flickering parking lights on my F-150?
- Ford dealers will resolve the flickering parking lights issue by replacing the light emitting diode control module and updating the vehicle's software. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner.
- When will I be notified about this recall?
- Owner notification letters for this recall (NHTSA ID 25V515000) are scheduled to be mailed by Ford on August 20, 2025.
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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