Last reported case: 5 months ago
Based on 5 owner reports, 5 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 2020 FORD Mustang
This page focuses specifically on P0022 issues reported by 2020 FORD Mustang owners. The experiences and fixes below are from real owners of this exact vehicle.
Symptoms Reported by 2020 FORD Mustang Owners:
Parts Often Involved:
What Owners Say
Real experiences from 2020 FORD Mustang owners
“I think we have time if he babies it. The engine has 180,000 miles on it, and so I think a cheap replacement would be justified if we plan on swapping the motor in the next year or two.”View original
“These seem pretty plausible as I can see a slack chain getting out of time with a hard rev followed by a quick slack. Parts don't seem horrifically expensive and the labor seems doable, though time consuming.”View original
“So my car had been down for a while due to a 4r70 swap, detroit rocker s/c cams, and longtubes. I have started the car about 6 times trying to make sure the trans has the correct amount of oil but now ran into a p0022 code.”View original
“I have started the car about 6 times trying to make sure the trans has the correct amount of oil but now ran into a p0022 code. I took the valve covers off and everything looks good.”View original
“A P0022 DTC trouble code may be caused by one or more of the following: Incorrect camshaft timing Wiring problems (harness/wiring) in intake timing control valve control solenoid system Continuous oil flow to VCT piston chamber Failed timing valve control solenoid (stuck open) My guess based on recent cam swap is timing, chain may have skipped a tooth.”View original
“The other codes it has was me testing the solenoids this is the only code that’s showing as of right now car was running absolutely fine until today”View original
These are real experiences shared by 2020 FORD Mustang owners on automotive forums and communities. Results may vary based on vehicle condition and repair quality.
About This Data
This page aggregates 5 discussions about P0022 from 2020 FORD Mustang owners across automotive communities.
Success rate (0%) is calculated from posts where owners confirmed whether their fix resolved the issue.
Last updated: 9/9/2025