2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV problems & reliability
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, alongside 11 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
3 complaints report injuries (4 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 60 | 56% |
| Exterior Lighting → | 24 | 22% |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 17 | 16% |
| Power Train → | 16 | 15% |
| Service Brakes → | 14 | 13% |
| Unknown / Other | 12 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 10 | 9% |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 6% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 5% |
| Steering | 4 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 18 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“On August 20, 2026, while driving my 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning, the vehicle suffered a sudden, complete, and catastrophic loss of propulsion. The truck stopped abruptly while in motion on an active roadway. This immediate loss of power created an extremely hazardous situation, exposing myself, my passengers, and…”
Power Train · filed Aug 31, 2026
“While maneuvering the vehicle to park near a building, the truck unexpectedly accelerated forward and crashed into the building. I did not intend for the vehicle to accelerate into the structure. During the incident, I did not receive the expected assistance from the vehicle’s front sensing/collision-warning systems…”
Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Aug 27, 2026
“When i had the radio paused and not playing anything in my 2023 f150 lightning it made a loud auditory pop and one of my ears hearing got "muffled"”
Electrical System · filed Aug 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
90 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV. The 10 most recent:
Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 25-Jun-2023, 2022-2025 E-Transit and 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may experience a high voltage battery stop charging condition when using a direct current…
SSM 55080 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 13, 2026
Some 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit a reduced distance to empty (DTE) projection, a high voltage battery pack state of charge (SOC) that drops from 100% to less than 90% within 60 seconds of being…
SSM 55032 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026
Customer Satisfaction Program 26B09 Certain 2022-2023 Model Year F150 Lightning Equipped with Intelligent Backup Power Feature Update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM), Gateway Module (GWM) and Telematics…
26B09 · Other · issued Jul 6, 2026
Certain 2022-2023 Model Year F-150 Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) Equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost Engine Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming/Catalytic Converter Replacement
24E04 · Emissions · issued May 5, 2026
26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function
ITRM-25.B04 F-150Lightnin · Over The Air · issued Apr 7, 2026
"26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function"
OBCC-AS.AU F-150BEV · Over The Air · issued Mar 13, 2026
"25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens"
SYNC-25.1.9.7.1 F-150 BEV · Over The Air · issued Feb 17, 2026
"Quality Improvements Include: - Bug Fixing and Feature improvements. - Resolves black screen issue caused when there is no SiriusXM disk space."
SYNC25.2.1.6.5.2 F-150BEV · Over The Air · issued Jan 23, 2026
"Quality improvements include: -Calibration update to address a block fault that triggers a warning light and causes reduced torque in cold temperatures"
PT-25.8.5 F-150 Lightnin · Over The Air · issued Jan 5, 2026
"Quality improvements include: -Latest software update for BlueCruise Activation -Introduction of toggles in the center screen for driver assist features -Improved audio experience while using CarPlay or Android Auto…
SYNC-25.2.1.6.5 F-150 BEV · Over The Air · issued Aug 1, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?
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