Ford F-150 Lightning Bev years to avoid
The Ford F-150 Lightning Bev years to avoid are 2023, 2022 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
395
Total complaints
15
Recall campaigns
2022–2026
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
F-150 Lightning Bev years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | High complaint rate | 195 | |
| 2022 | High complaint rate | 140 |
Every F-150 Lightning Bev year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 48 | 4 | |
| 2023avoid | 195 | 11 | |
| 2022avoid | 140 | 9 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford F-150 Lightning Bev years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the F-150 Lightning Bev years to avoid are 2023, 2022. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Ford F-150 Lightning Bev?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among F-150 Lightning Bev years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford F-150 Lightning Bev have?
Across all model years, the F-150 Lightning Bev has 15 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 395 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.