repaired · 2026 Q3
Internal: park pawl
NewRisk. A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-438 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Forward collision avoidance3 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Back over prevention
1Vehicle speed control
1Power train
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 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
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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
2025 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 forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
On September 19, 2025, my wife was at the wheel of our 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning (VIN: [XXX] ), a vehicle we had leased just months earlier on June 22, 2025, from Sam Galloway Ford at [XXX]. Traveling at a mere 15-20 mph when she was involved in a routine multi-vehicle collision (no citations were…
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