Last reported case: 3 months ago
Based on 3 owner reports (1 from Reddit, 1 from forums)
What is P0022?
P0022 indicates the intake camshaft on engine Bank 2 is not aligning correctly with the crankshaft, being 'over-retarded' or too slow. This is a powertrain issue of medium severity that can affect engine performance and fuel economy. Based on real owner data, it commonly appears in trucks and performance vehicles like the Dodge Ram, Ford F-150, and Ford Mustang.
Common Causes:
- Worn or failing variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid or oil control valve (seen in a high percentage of timing-related cases)
- Low engine oil pressure or poor oil quality disrupting the hydraulic camshaft phaser operation
- Mechanical wear or failure within the camshaft phaser or timing chain assembly
Symptoms:
- Illuminated check engine light, often with no immediate drivability issues reported by owners
- Reduced engine power or hesitation during acceleration
- Rough engine idle or unstable RPMs
- Decreased fuel efficiency
🚗P0022 on 2016 FORD F-150
This page focuses specifically on P0022 issues reported by 2016 FORD F-150 owners. The experiences and fixes below are from real owners of this exact vehicle.
Symptoms Reported by 2016 FORD F-150 Owners:
Parts Often Involved:
What Owners Say
Real experiences from 2016 FORD F-150 owners
“SLUDGE ISSUE ON A 2016 5.0 just came back from the ford dealer and apparently I need an engine replacement (current mileage on truck is 165,000 ) because of the amount of sludge there is in the engine (just got the truck from the auction a month ago, seems like previous owner did not keep up with the maintenance)”View original
“turns out there isn’t enough oil flow to the phasers and that’s what’s causing the p0022 to appear at times dealer took of valve cover and in fact there’s a lot of sludge, but the only solution they offer is replacing the engine”View original
These are real experiences shared by 2016 FORD F-150 owners on automotive forums and communities. Results may vary based on vehicle condition and repair quality.
About This Data
This page aggregates 3 discussions about P0022 from 2016 FORD F-150 owners across automotive communities.
Success rate (0%) is calculated from posts where owners confirmed whether their fix resolved the issue.
Last updated: 12/1/2025