NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford F-150 Lightning

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,562

Active records

Recalls

57

Active records

TSBs

730

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

62

Crashes

82

Fires

23

Top reported issues — Ford F-150 Lightning

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Operating state

463

Condition issue

426

Noise

238

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

224

Driver assistance issue

191

Reporting mechanism

188

Infotainment behavior

182

Braking behavior

174

Lighting behavior

167

Performance issue

134

Vibration/harshness

79

Engine behavior

70

Electrical issue

69

Fluid issue

64

Thermal issue

52

HVAC behavior

47

Access/entry issue

43

Powering on/off behavior

38

Electrified system issue

35

Steering behavior

30

Wiper/washer behavior

27

Safety restraint issue

26

Smell

25

Recent change

23

Ride/handling behavior

20

Starting behavior

20

Safety restraint behavior

19

Charging behavior

7

Communication/network issue

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 FORD F-150

Filed Oct 22, 2026


On 10-20-2026 while driving at highway speed of approximately 65 mph on a mountainous curving road, the steering became noticeably hard and the vehicle gave a Steering Assist Fault Service Required warning. Slowing down to a stop to park the steering was very hard. The Warning was dismissed, but reappeared on the dash withing 5-10 miles of driving. After shutting off the Truck for 30 minutes, I drove directly to a Ford Dealership. On the way there, the Steering Assist Fault warning came back…

2023 FORD F-150

Filed Oct 19, 2026


Trace water accumulation routing from clogged/faulty drain plug to corroded DCN wiring connector during rainfall. Due to manufacturing design of '23 Ford F150 model windshield drain cowls, minor debris allowed for water to backflow into the Data Communication Network (DCN) wiring harness and Body Control Module (BCM) connectors, interior electrical components, and interior of the cab wetting the upholstery and flooring within the front passenger side of truck. Driver experienced electrical…

2023 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Filed Oct 19, 2026


Over the past year, the steering on my 2023 Ford F‑150 Lightning has progressively developed a severe “sticky” or “notchy” condition when turning the wheel to the right. The steering wheel will resist movement and feel like it is caught on a notch. Additional force is required to overcome the bind, and when it releases, the vehicle abruptly jerks to the right. This sudden movement can cause the truck to swerve into the adjacent lane or off the roadway. The condition began as an occasional…

2024 FORD F-150

Filed Oct 19, 2026


I am the owner of a Ford F-150 Raptor R, a vehicle that Ford specifically engineered to require 5W-50 full synthetic motor oil. Despite following Ford's recommended maintenance schedule, I have been informed by multiple dealerships that they cannot perform a routine oil change because Ford is not supplying sufficient quantities of the required oil. What I find unacceptable is not simply the temporary shortage itself, but Ford's apparent lack of urgency in addressing the problem and the…

2025 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Filed Oct 17, 2026


I went out to my 2025 F150 Lightning and noticed there was frost on the windshield. I turned the defrost on using the app. About 10-15 minutes later, I went out my ty truck, closed the door, and heard what sounded like ice sliding off the back glass. When my wife closed the passenger door, I heard the same thing. I looked up in the rearview mirror and the back glass was shattered. Oct 17, 2026. Outside temp was low 40s.

2024 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Filed Oct 17, 2026


Changing the drive mode from “tow, normal or sport” does not save after vehicle is restarted. Results in unexpected acceleration or braking behaviour.

2025 FORD F-150

Filed Oct 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after the vehicle came to a complete stop, the front driver-side door was opened, and the transmission independently shifted to Park (P). The transmission then seized. The contact disconnected the battery to reset the computer, which required several hours. The vehicle was restarted, and the transmission was able to shift out of Park (P). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the gear shift module needed to be…

2023 FORD F-150

Filed Oct 15, 2026


Ford recall #25SB7 notice from dealer. Took it in since my moonroof has the exact problem mentioned in the recall notice. For some reason, my truck has no recall notice.

2022 FORD F-150

Filed Oct 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted and informed that the parts were unavailable.

2025 FORD F-150

Filed Oct 14, 2026


On October 14, 2026, while traveling approximately 75 mph on an interstate highway, the front panoramic sunroof glass on my 2025 Ford F-150 Tremor suddenly and violently shattered without any apparent impact. The sunroof was fully closed, and the interior sunshade was fully open. There was an extremely loud, gunshot-like explosion without any preceding sound of an object striking the vehicle or other warning signs. Most of the front glass panel blew upward and outward, leaving a large opening…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.