2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 87 |
| 2023 | 103 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
52% of complaints: electrical system — 54 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked near the side of the residence and unoccupied as he was inside the home asleep, the vehicle caught on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 20241028
21% of complaints: exterior lighting — 22 distinct reports on file.
15% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 15 distinct reports on file.
CRASH15% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY14% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
We were in a low speed situation. A car 2 cars in front of us was signaling a right hand turn. We began to slow down from approximately 25 mph to 5-7 mph.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230825
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 23V168000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 BEV vehicles. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S30.
Campaign 23V418000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle.
Remedy: The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023.
Campaign 23V801000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C32.
Campaign 23V688000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 24V144000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 24V949000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 25V272000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V801.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C15.
Campaign 25V313000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 25V131000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 25V863000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V418.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB6.
Campaign 25V731000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (54 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (22 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 23V168000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V418000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V801000 (electronic stability control (esc)) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V688000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V144000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V949000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V272000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V313000 (electronic stability control (esc)) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V131000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V863000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V731000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.