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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 92
- Received Sep 2022 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerks8 complaints · 8.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Water leaks into cabin during rain5 complaints · 5.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Battery drains and dies when parked5 complaints · 5.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V863000Ford 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- Recall #25V731000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V418. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 4 crashes, 0 fires, 2 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
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Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| September 2022 | 1 |
| October 2022 | 1 |
| November 2022 | 2 |
| December 2022 | 4 |
| January 2023 | 3 |
| February 2023 | 3 |
| March 2023 | 3 |
| April 2023 | 0 |
| May 2023 | 4 |
| June 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 0 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 0 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 1 |
| July 2026 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 2 |
| September 2026 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 1 |
| Total | 92 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerks | 8 | 8.7% | 8.9× | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 5 | 5.4% | 15.5× | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 5 | 5.4% | – | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 4 | 4.3% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 3 | 3.3% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 3 | 3.3% | – | |
| Tail light sockets melt and burn | 3 | 3.3% | 83× | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 3 | 3.3% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V863000December 12, 2025272,645 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.
NHTSA recall #25V731000October 24, 202514,843 vehicles affected
exterior lighting
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V418. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2025.
NHTSA recall #25V340000May 23, 2025197 vehicles affected
tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles equipped with 20" or 22" all season tires that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-453. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C20.
NHTSA recall #25V313000May 9, 20256 vehicles affected
electronic stability control (esc)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V801. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C15.
NHTSA recall #25V272000April 23, 20253 vehicles affected
electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-144.
NHTSA recall #25V131000February 28, 2025950 vehicles affected
electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
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.
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
NHTSA recall #23V801000November 28, 20235,118 vehicles affected
electronic stability control (esc)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C38.
NHTSA recall #23V418000June 9, 202316,375 vehicles affected
exterior lighting
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 BEV vehicles. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S30.
NHTSA recall #22V453000June 24, 20222,666 vehicles affected
tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 BEV vehicles equipped with 20" or 22" all season tires. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The body control module (BCM) software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C15.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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