Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Problems by Year
Ford F-150 Lightning BEV years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical F-150 Lightning BEV year: 2022, 2023. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2023 F-150 Lightning BEV: 112 complaints, 11 recalls
- 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV: 92 complaints, 9 recalls
- 2024 F-150 Lightning BEV: 30 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ford F-150 Lightning BEV problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 108 | 4 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 36 | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 4 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 27 | 4 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Ford F-150 Lightning BEV problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2023: electrical system (61)
All Ford F-150 Lightning BEV model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-150 Lightning BEV | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2025 F-150 Lightning BEV | 8 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 F-150 Lightning BEV | 30 | 4 | — | Unknown or Other | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 F-150 Lightning BEV | 112 | 11 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV | 92 | 9 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford F-150 Lightning BEV years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2022 (92), 2023 (112) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical F-150 Lightning BEV year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?
Electrical System, with 108 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.