Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV across 4 model years. The 2023 model year has the most (61). The words owners use most often: “instrument cluster” (15% of reports).
- 108electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Instrument cluster: mentioned in 16 of 108 complaints (15%)
- High voltage battery: mentioned in 13 of 108 complaints (12%)
- Powertrain malfunction reduced: mentioned in 6 of 108 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 108 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford F-150 Lightning BEV electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 Lightning BEV | 4 | 50% | 10,900 |
| 2024 F-150 Lightning BEV | 8 | 27% | 5,000 |
| 2023 F-150 Lightning BEV | 61 | 54% | 10,000 |
| 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV | 35 | 38% | 15,900 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Model years: 2022, 2023
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
Risk: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-144.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning battery electric vehicles. A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit.
Risk: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high voltage battery array as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Model years: 2023
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
Risk: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Model years: 2023
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.
Risk: A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S15.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The high-voltage battery in my Ford F-150 Lightning is exhibiting significant degradation and erratic power availability. The vehicle will no longer charge above approximately 60% state of charge. Upon startup, available power can suddenly drop from 100% to approximately 50%, and the indicated…
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…
While driving at speed on public roads on [XXX], the primary 12-inch digital instrument cluster suffered a total blackout while the vehicle was powered and moving. The failure eliminated all speedometer readings, battery state-of-charge indicators, gear selections, and safety telltales/warning…
On August 20, 2026, while driving my 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning, the vehicle suffered a sudden, complete, and catastrophic loss of propulsion. The truck stopped abruptly while in motion on an active roadway. This immediate loss of power created an extremely hazardous situation, exposing myself, my…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-150 Lightning BEVs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 108 owner complaints about electrical system for the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV electrical system?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?
The most frequent phrase is “instrument cluster”, in 16 of 108 complaints, followed by “high voltage battery” (13).
See all Ford F-150 Lightning BEV problems.