2021-2022 Ford F-150 Integrated Trailer Brake Control Recall (22V193)
Ford Motor Company · 391,836 vehicles · Reported March 25, 2022
Ford Motor Company is recalling 391,836 2022 Ford Expedition; 2021-2022 Ford F-150; 2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2022 Ford F-350 SD; 2022 Ford F-450 SD; 2022 Ford Maverick; 2022 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake. Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V193 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V193000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 22S17 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 25, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2022 Ford Expedition; 2021-2022 Ford F-150; 2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2022 Ford F-350 SD; 2022 Ford F-450 SD; 2022 Ford Maverick; 2022 Lincoln Navigator |
| Units affected | 391,836 |
| Component | Electrical System > Integrated Trailer Brake Control |
| Safety risk | Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Ford F-150 in recall 22V193?
Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 F-150 with recall 22V193?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your F-150 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the integrated trailer brake control, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V193?
Recall 22V193 covers 391,836 vehicles: 2022 Ford Expedition; 2021-2022 Ford F-150; 2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2022 Ford F-350 SD; 2022 Ford F-450 SD; 2022 Ford Maverick; 2022 Lincoln Navigator.
NHTSA lists 391,836 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ford | Expedition |
| 2021-2022 | Ford | F-150 |
| 2022 | Ford | F-250 SD |
| 2022 | Ford | F-350 SD |
| 2022 | Ford | F-450 SD |
| 2022 | Ford | Maverick |
| 2022 | Lincoln | Navigator |
What is the fix for the F-150 integrated trailer brake control recall?
Yes. Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge.
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.
When was recall 22V193 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 22V193 to NHTSA on March 25, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 22, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 25, 2022 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V193000. |
| April 22, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 55 months ago. If your F-150 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my F-150 is part of recall 22V193?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V193 is open on your F-150, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should F-150 owners do about recall 22V193?
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 22V193000 applies to your F-150.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any integrated trailer brake control symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are F-150 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 2,151 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 168 of them about the brakes.
Since recall 22V193 was reported on March 25, 2022, owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 15 of them (10%) 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 brakes and were received on or after March 25, 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 brakes issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 2,151 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 168 of them involve the brakes. 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-150: 1,015 complaints in total, 76 about the brakes
- 2022 Ford F-150: 594 complaints in total, 42 about the brakes
- 2022 Ford Maverick: 150 complaints in total, 11 about the brakes
- 2022 Ford F-250 SD: 123 complaints in total, 6 about the brakes
- 2022 Ford Expedition: 113 complaints in total, 9 about the brakes
- 2022 Ford F-350 SD: 111 complaints in total, 12 about the brakes
- 2022 Ford F-450 SD: 24 complaints in total, 7 about the brakes
- 2022 Lincoln Navigator: 21 complaints in total, 5 about the brakes
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V314000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and a mobile mechanic from an unknown dealer had inspected the vehicle at the residence. Additionally, the contact stated that a week later, the contact noticed a puddle of oil on the ground.
2022 Ford Expedition owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11674322, filed July 17, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) and 25V314000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
2022 Ford Expedition owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11675464, filed July 22, 2025
When slowing down to turn into a parking lot my car suddenly experienced sudden “phantom braking”. I was going slowly and I wasn’t braking. My car only has automatic braking when cruise control is on. Cruise wasn’t on. The car suddenly braked hard and chimed twice.
2022 Ford Expedition owner, ID, NHTSA complaint 11693712, filed October 15, 2025
Can recall 22V193 make my F-150 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.
Recall 22V193000 does not automatically make your F-150 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.
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.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the F-150 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
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 22V193
Did the recall 22V193 fix work?
Since recall 22V193 was reported on March 25, 2022, owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 15 of them (10%) 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.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed April 22, 2022.
Is the 22V193000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my F-150 is part of recall 22V193000?
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.
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 22V193000 (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, Lincoln. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.