repaired · 2026 Q3
Internal: park pawl
NewRisk. A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 113 owner complaints about the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 11 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 October 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV has problems
113 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
61Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
26Exterior lighting
17Power train2 crash/fire/injury
17Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
14Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
10Forward collision avoidance
6Fuel/propulsion system
6Back over prevention
5Steering
178 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 61 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 26 | 0 |
| Power train | 17 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 6 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 17 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2023 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
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 · 2026 Q1
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Control arm: upper ball joint
Risk. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. Electrical arcing 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 Q4
Windshield: electrical heating element
Risk. An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 · 2023 Q4
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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
2023 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 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…
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…
When i had the radio paused and not playing anything in my 2023 f150 lightning it made a loud auditory pop and one of my ears hearing got "muffled"
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