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2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev sits mid-pack among F-150 Lightning Bev years: 42 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 42, with 4 recalls and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across other (10), electrical system (8), and driver assistance (7), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

42

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

9

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other F-150 Lightning Bev years?

F-150 Lightning Bev NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted187 complaints2022: 137 complaints2023: 187 complaints2024: 42 complaints2025: 11 complaints2026: 0 complaints
F-150 Lightning Bev NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other1024%
Electrical System819%
Driver Assistance717%
Brakes512%
Speed Control410%
Transmission410%
Lighting25%
Steering12%
Suspension12%

Does the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V863000TransmissionDecember 12, 2025 · 272,645 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

25V341000SuspensionMay 23, 2025 · 29,501 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V949.

25V131000Electrical SystemFebruary 28, 2025 · 950 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

24V949000SuspensionDecember 19, 2024 · 11,922 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 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.

Consequence

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 February 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I was driving into a parking space and my 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning had a sudden unintended acceleration, which caused vehicle to crash into the concrete block wall in front of the parking space.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 28, 2025 · crash

“The contact owned a 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, it caught on fire. The contact stated that the Police knocked on the door and informed the contact that fire was shooting out of the vehicle. The fire department arrived and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 18, 2025 · fire

“I was involved in a rear-end collision caused by a vehicle abruptly moving into my lane while traveling at a slower speed. From the time the vehicle entered my lane to the time of the collision was approximately one second. Despite this timeframe, the anti-collision warning system and automatic…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · December 16, 2024 · crash

“Had truck in Park brake light was on. Rolled out of my driveway into the street when I was walking back to my house alarm went off that is when I turned around and saw my truck part way in the road. Called dealership they called back right away they set up an appointment for March 13”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 10, 2025

“The contact owns a Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated while in a drive through, a vehicle was ahead, the vehicle appeared to be rolling forward even though the foot was on the brake pedal. The front grill fender area was impacted. The other drivers vehicle the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · May 30, 2026 · crash

2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev — common questions

Is the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev reliable?

It is close to typical for the F-150 Lightning Bev: 42 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2024 F-150 Lightning Bev problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (10 complaints), electrical system (8 complaints), driver assistance (7 complaints).

Does the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ford F-150 Lightning Bev years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the F-150 Lightning Bev years to avoid are 2023, 2022. The cleanest record among F-150 Lightning Bev years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.