2021-2022 Ford F-250 SD Underbody Shields Recall (22V087)
Ford Motor Company · 247,445 vehicles · Reported February 16, 2022
Ford Motor Company is recalling 247,445 2021-2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2021-2022 Ford F-350 SD vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture. A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V087 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V087000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 22S09 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 16, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2021-2022 Ford F-350 SD |
| Units affected | 247,445 |
| Component | Structure > Frame And Members > Underbody Shields |
| Safety risk | A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Ford F-250 SD in recall 22V087?
Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 F-250 SD with recall 22V087?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the underbody shields.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V087?
Recall 22V087 covers 247,445 vehicles: 2021-2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2021-2022 Ford F-350 SD.
NHTSA lists 247,445 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Ford | F-250 SD |
| 2021-2022 | Ford | F-350 SD |
What is the fix for the F-250 SD underbody shields recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09.
When was recall 22V087 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 22V087 to NHTSA on February 16, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2022 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V087000. |
| April 7, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 56 months ago. If your F-250 SD was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my F-250 SD is part of recall 22V087?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V087 is open on your F-250 SD, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V087000 is open on your F-250 SD, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 22S09. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should F-250 SD owners do about recall 22V087?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V087000 applies to your F-250 SD.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the underbody shields happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are F-250 SD owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 495 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 9 of them about the body, doors and seats.
Since recall 22V087 was reported on February 16, 2022, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 2 of them (25%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the body, doors and seats and were received on or after February 16, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related body, doors and seats issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 495 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 9 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Ford F-250 SD: 165 complaints in total, 1 about the body, doors and seats
- 2022 Ford F-250 SD: 123 complaints in total, 3 about the body, doors and seats
- 2022 Ford F-350 SD: 111 complaints in total, 3 about the body, doors and seats
- 2021 Ford F-350 SD: 96 complaints in total, 2 about the body, doors and seats
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while his son was driving at 3 MPH, the vehicle jerked abnormally. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle should have been included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V087000 (Structure, Power Train).
2022 Ford F-250 SD owner, AZ, NHTSA complaint 11648809, filed March 17, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH the transmission would downshift. The transmission warning light illuminated the instrument panel. The contact stated the installation on the vehicle fell on the draft shaft and caught on fire and melted.
2022 Ford F-250 SD owner, SC, NHTSA complaint 11460544, filed April 12, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact stated that water was entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the water entered the vehicle from the roof running light assembly. The water entered the headliner and ran down the passenger’s side front door inside panel.
2022 Ford F-250 SD owner, PA, NHTSA complaint 11560338, filed December 15, 2023
Can recall 22V087 make my F-250 SD a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Body and latch defects on the 2021-2022 Ford F-250 SD may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V087
Did the recall 22V087 fix work?
Since recall 22V087 was reported on February 16, 2022, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 2 of them (25%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 22V087000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my F-250 SD is part of recall 22V087000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V087000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.