2024 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
- 31
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 31 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 91 |
| 2023 | 112 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
29% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
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While driving at speed on public roads on [XXX], the primary 12-inch digital instrument cluster suffered a total blackout while the vehicle was powered and moving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-02
Service brakes
26% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Changing the drive mode from âtow, normal or sportâ does not save after vehicle is restarted. Results in unexpected acceleration or braking behaviour.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-17
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Ford provides various driving modes for this truck, by their own description this setting changes the responsiveness of the steering, acceleration, and regenerative braking.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14
Vehicle speed control
19% · 6 reportsForward collision avoidance
19% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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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, 2025-01-23
Power train
16% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-02-10Suspension24V949000 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.
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2025-06-06Suspension25V341000 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.
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2025-06-27Electrical system25V131000 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.
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2026-02-03Power train25V863000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V949000 · Suspension
- Recall 25V341000 · Suspension
- Recall 25V131000 · Electrical system
- Recall 25V863000 · Power train
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.