2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
Only 24 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 87 |
| 2023 | 103 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
7 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system.
FIRE4 of 24 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
CRASH4 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes.
4 of 24 total reports mention: power train.
2 of 24 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
I was involved in a rear-end collision caused by a vehicle abruptly moving into my lane while traveling at a slower speed. From the time the vehicle entered my lane to the time of the collision was approximately one second.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250123
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 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.
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.
Campaign 25V341000 — 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
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 24V949000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V341000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V131000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V863000 (power train) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2024 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 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV have?
4 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.