2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-150 Lightning BEV years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV. That ranks 4th out of 5 F-150 Lightning BEV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 10,900 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 50% | 10,900 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 38% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:internal:park pawl
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front brake jounce hose bracket screws may loosen and detach, which can allow the jounce hose to contact the tire and result in a brake fluid leak.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front brake hose and replace both brake jounce hose bracket screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S71.
Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V949.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Our 2025 Ford Lightning has experienced multiple instances of low-speed unintended acceleration. On May 26, 2026, while coasting into a parking spot on a slight incline, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and caused a collision. The defect has occurred approximately six times over 7,300 miles of…
On August 19, 2026, I was involved in a collision in my 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning after a suspected malfunction involving the automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and/or acceleration controls. Cruise control was on; BlueCruise was not. While on an exit ramp, I heard a loud warning…
I am writing to report a serious safety issue introduced by a recent firmware update regarding the Sport mode and 1-pedal driving behavior. After driving the vehicle in Sport mode, parking, and restarting, the dashboard prompts me to return to Sport mode. When I select "Yes," the dashboard…
Description On your vehicle, the integrated park module ipm may not properly engage the park pawl, preventing the vehicle from locking into park when park p is selected. If this condition occurs, a wrench light and shift system fault message will be displayed in the instrument panel cluster…
On June 3, 2026 at approximately 3:48 PM, I was operating my 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash in front of my home. The vehicle was at a stop or near-stop. I shifted the vehicle into Reverse, and it rapidly accelerated unexpectedly while in one-pedal driving mode. I then attempted to shift the…
Other Ford F-150 Lightning BEV years
← 2024 F-150 Lightning BEV · 2026 F-150 Lightning BEV →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-150 Lightning BEV | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 |
| 2024 F-150 Lightning BEV | 30 | 4 |
| 2023 F-150 Lightning BEV | 112 | 11 |
| 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV | 92 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?
Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-150 Lightning BEV model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.