2024 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

4 recalls, 49 complaints

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL

Defect Description

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 o... Read more

Consequence

A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 t... Read more

272,645 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 recal... Read more

29,501 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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 cust... Read more

950 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 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.

Consequence

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 February 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.

11,922 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

49 total complaints 4 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	8
ENGINE	8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	4
POWER TRAIN	3
AIR BAGS	2
BACK OVER PREVENTION	2
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	1
STRUCTURE:BODY	1
SEATS	1

Incident date: Sep 2, 2026

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 light... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2026

Incident date: Aug 31, 2026

The factory Pedestrian Alert System on my 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning produces an exterior warning sound at low speeds that is insufficiently audible to pedestrians in normal parking-lot conditions. On multiple occasions pedestrians have walked directly into my vehicle’s path without apparently hear... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2026

We were driving down the road, hit a normal bump outside our neighborhood (one we go over all the time) and the rear window glass went bang. Looking through the rear view mirror, I saw that the entire window was cracked (like a spider web). The window remained intact the redt of the drive home. When... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

On XXX I was driving from [XXX] to my sister's house in [XXX]. I was relocating to [XXX] for a job. I was pulling a U-haul trailer (6x12) that contained significantly less weight than the truck can handle. About halfway there, on back roads, the truck suddenly slowed significantly and the gas pedal ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

Incident date: Nov 3, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while vehicle was in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a blank image. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 3, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek equipped with Yokohama Tires, Tire Line: Geolandar Go, Tire Size: 225/60/R17, DOT Number: [XXX]. The contact stated that while adding fluid to a reservoir under the hood, the contact discovered that the four tires were dry-rotted on the inside of the tread. T... Read more

Incident date: Nov 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2026 Honda CBR600RR. The contact stated that the motorcycle was consuming a quart of engine oil every 1,000 miles. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V891000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer, but was not diagno... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2026

The vehicle has suffered a total failure of the audio output system/amplifier. While the central infotainment screen visually illuminates and functions correctly, there is zero audio output across all speakers and inputs. The failed component is currently in the vehicle and is available for inspecti... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2026

I just bought this car and it runs thru oil fast.

Incident date: Mar 25, 2026

I am writing to express my concern with how Ford is handling Safety Recall 25S89. I have had numerous incidents where the camera has failed when backing up and have photos to document these instances. I brought my 2017 Edge to the dealership today and was told that it did not need replacement. So... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2026

When driving the car through a busy intersection there was a sudden, brief surge of acceleration, followed by deceleration and the vehicle cutting all motor power and becoming inoperable. The MIL lamp illuminated and the "Ready" light went out. I was unable to move the vehicle out of traffic until... Read more

Incident date: May 21, 2026

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Incident date: May 21, 2026

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Incident date: May 21, 2026

I am submitting this complaint after learning through a recent TechCrunch article regarding the NHTSA investigation PE26004 into Rivian rear suspension / rear toe link failures that my incident appears substantially similar to the failures currently under investigation. On March 2, 2024, at approxi... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Nov 7, 2025

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the vehicle ran out of gasoline with the fuel gauge indicating that there was a quarter tank to a half tank of gasoline inside the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was under an ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 3, 2025

My head lights stopped working except the day time running lights. The high beams don’t work nor the actual head lights. They just went out.

Incident date: Aug 18, 2025

While driving down the road my steering wheel locks or sticks then quickly releases causing me to overcorrect the steering wheel. This happens on a continuous basis while driving. There are no warning lights or messages that come on. I took it to dealership for a diagnostics and they determined it t... Read more

Incident date: Jul 30, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to shift into gear properly with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle jerked while the accelerator was depressed, and the vehicle l... Read more

Incident date: Aug 11, 2025

My car lost power on [xxx]..Called a tow truck to come and pick it up. cone to found out my engine was blown. Taking it to a kia dealership on 09/12/2025 to get a diagnostic test done on it. I have all my paperwork. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 5... Read more

Incident date: Jul 28, 2025

The front subframe has experienced catastrophic failure due to severe and premature rust-through corrosion. Multiple holes have perforated the component, compromising the vehicle's structural integrity. The part is available for inspection upon request. The safety of my family and others was put at... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2025

Rear backup camera stop working in the middle of reversing. It was supposed to be fixed with the latest update, but in continuous to happen..

Incident date: Jul 16, 2025

I have repeatedly asked the manufacturer and the dealership for a resolution to the antilock brake system failure on this vehicle. This issue has been on going for months and I have no resolution. This is Ram case management # 93024671. My last correspondence is as follows: Dear Stellantis Case M... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after placing the vehicle in the park in the driveway, the vehicle started to roll backwards. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an abnormal acid odor near the passenger’s side rear wheel, and the ... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2025

Engine oil consumption, low oil every 3000 miles

Incident date: May 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time fo... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 2025

I cannot buckle in my driver side seatbelt. I contacted the dealership I bought my car from and they said 361 parts have been ordered nationwide and no one is receiving the seat belt buckle part.

Incident date: May 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac CT6. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle was lagging. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V148000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet a... Read more

Incident date: Mar 24, 2025

The vehicle is available for inspection and evaluation if needed. Also can provide all records for service and repairs over last 2 years. Transmission failure hard shifting between gears 3-5 and 8-10, downshifting while driving vehicle will slow down and downshift even when accelerating. Had evalua... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2024

Went to go start my car for work one morning and my car would not start my car check oil light never came on and no messages the night befor and it said I had 36% oil left and my engine is gone....

Incident date: Mar 16, 2025

Lot white smoke for tail pipe, noise came in the motor, leak gas for tailpipe

Incident date: Mar 16, 2025

Lot white smoke for tail pipe, noise came in the motor, leak gas for tailpipe

Incident date: Feb 10, 2025

In April 2023 the transmission went out w head it replaced under the extended warranty , it continued with the same issues after the repair and one day on may 30, 2024it shut off and would t turn back on it gave the code” low transmission communication voltage” towed it to the dealership they to... Read more

Incident date: Dec 16, 2024

Electric rack and pinion steering failed while driving. It will not be available because the core need to be exchanged for the new part. I could not steer the car. I had no power to the steering. Luckily I could get it into my driveway before it completely locked up. Yes the garage I had it towed... Read more

Incident date: Dec 16, 2024

While driving in the rain (light rain) front right and rear left brakes locked up. No warning lights came on, it was a very dangerous situation. The car is currently at a repair shop getting looked at, I had to have it towed there because those wheels will not turn while in neutral even. Reading for... Read more

Incident date: Dec 16, 2024

Incident date: Jan 3, 2025

On [XXX] my 2022 Ford Explorer was involved in a collision during my morning commute to work. On [XXX] while stopped at a stoplight across from Sheetz, with the auto brake hold engaged for a minute or two already, my vehicle accelerated forward into the vehicle in front of me. The impact was so sud... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 3, 2025

The air system has gone out in the car completely, you can hear it run or try to and then kick off, i have checked and it has not been recalled. there were no accidents prior to the air system giving out. it started around the june 2024, but it didn’t affect vision at that time. it started affecti... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2025

For context, we are the original owners of the 2018 Subaru Legacy car (leased in 2018, and then purchased outright in 2022). At the time of the incident, the car was in pristine condition. We had the oil changed in accordance with the maintenance agreement during the lease, and then every 6,000 mile... Read more

Incident date: Dec 30, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while entering the driveway while idling, the accelerator pedal was not depressed when the vehicle accelerated inadvertently. The brake pedal was then depressed but failed to respond. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a building, a hose,... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 30, 2024

I was unable to use my seatbelt because the end that accepts the strap, would not allow the seatbelt to click in to the device. I had to drive without a seatbelt several miles. I tried probably 20 times to get it to click in before giving up. My husband was able to somehow reset the mechanism, and ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 22, 2024

Car got broken into, back window smashed. Ignition ripped out, someone tried stealing it, even though I got the recall fixed. try to steal vehicle with USB cord.

Incident date: Dec 22, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and starting the engine, the heat would enter through the vents and failed to remain off. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed that the blend door was faulty causing the cab... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated and remained illuminated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be dia... Read more

Incident date: Oct 3, 2024

Air bag - During a bad rain storm a couple years ago I had an accident and hit the center divider after entering the freeway going 50 mph instead of 65 mph and none of my airbags deployed. I let my insurance know as well as the repair shop but it is UNKNOWN if they actually checked. The light on my ... Read more

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FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV across all model years (2022, 2026).

28 Total Recalls

400 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

22 Reported Crashes

5 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	0	View
2025	3	14	View
2024 (current)	4	49
2023	11	197	View
2022	9	140	View

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F-450 SD	692	624	View
F-150	692	46,142	View
F-250 SD	638	3,635	View
EXPLORER	624	42,549	View
F-550 SD	578	603	View

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2024 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

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FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV - All Years Overview

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