repaired · 2026 Q3
Internal: park pawl
NewRisk. A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 93 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-313 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV has problems
93 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
35Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
34Exterior lighting
13Power train
11Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
11Forward collision avoidance3 crash/fire/injury
5Fuel/propulsion system
4Visibility/wiper
3Visibility
3Equipment
108 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 35 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 34 | 0 |
| Power train | 13 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 2 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting
Risk. Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a…
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repaired · 2026 Q1
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2025 Q3
Exterior lighting
Risk. Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other F-150 Lightning BEV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-150 Lightning BEV median. How we score
'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F-150 Lightning BEV owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The forward dash instrument panel is completely out. Unable to see miles per hour, charge settings, odometer, cruise control etc. Completely blank.
The rear lightbar assembly on our 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat has developed micro-cracks in the outer lens, allowing moisture to accumulate inside. This has caused flickering or inoperative reverse lamps and now appears to be impacting the rear passenger blinker, which functions…
Rear light bar was replaced under Recall 23S30 on April 30, 2024. At the time, light bar had moisture inside and was no longer functioning. Now same issue has presented itself with the new part. Rear lightbar works sporadically or not at all. This means that the red part of the light bar flashes…
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