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2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 11 complaints on file for the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

11

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other F-150 Lightning Bev years?

F-150 Lightning Bev NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted187 complaints2022: 137 complaints2023: 187 complaints2024: 42 complaints2025: 11 complaints2026: 0 complaints
F-150 Lightning Bev NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance545%
Electrical System218%
Engine218%
Body & Structure19%
Transmission19%

Does the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev have recalls?

3 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.

25V438000BrakesJune 27, 2025 · 5 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front brake jounce hose bracket screws may loosen and detach, which can allow the jounce hose to contact the tire and result in a brake fluid leak.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front brake hose and replace both brake jounce hose bracket screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S71.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“On June 3, 2026 at approximately 3:48 PM, I was operating my 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash in front of my home. The vehicle was at a stop or near-stop. I shifted the vehicle into Reverse, and it rapidly accelerated unexpectedly while in one-pedal driving mode. I then attempted to shift the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · June 3, 2026 · crash

“On September 19, 2025, my wife was at the wheel of our 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning (VIN: [XXX] ), a vehicle we had leased just months earlier on June 22, 2025, from Sam Galloway Ford at [XXX] . Traveling at a mere 15-20 mph when she was involved in a routine multi-vehicle collision (no citations were…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 19, 2025 · crash · fire

“On September 19, 2025, my wife was at the wheel of our 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning (VIN: [XXX] ), a vehicle we had leased just months earlier on June 22, 2025, from Sam Galloway Ford at [XXX] . Traveling at a mere 15-20 mph when she was involved in a routine multi-vehicle collision (no citations were…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 19, 2025 · crash · fire

“Description On your vehicle, the integrated park module ipm may not properly engage the park pawl, preventing the vehicle from locking into park when park p is selected. If this condition occurs, a wrench light and shift system fault message will be displayed in the instrument panel cluster.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · January 26, 2026

“Description On your vehicle, the integrated park module ipm may not properly engage the park pawl, preventing the vehicle from locking into park when park p is selected. If this condition occurs, a wrench light and shift system fault message will be displayed in the instrument panel cluster.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 26, 2026

2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev — common questions

Is the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev reliable?

The record is thin — 11 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2025 F-150 Lightning Bev problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (5 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), engine (2 complaints).

Does the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 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.