2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 91 |
| 2023 | 112 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
5 of 9 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-04
Also filed under Electrical system and service brakes
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] .
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-07
Also filed under Electrical system and engine
Electrical system
4 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system.
Service brakes
3 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes.
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I am writing to report a serious safety issue introduced by a recent firmware update regarding the Sport mode and 1-pedal driving behavior.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14
Engine
2 of 9 total reports mention: engine.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2025-07-15Service brakes, hydraulic25V438000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front brake jounce hose bracket screws may loosen and detach, which can allow the jounce hose to contact the tire and result in a brake fluid leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake hose and replace both brake jounce hose bracket screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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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
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V341000 · Suspension
- Recall 25V438000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 25V863000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2025 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 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV have?
- 3 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.