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2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

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Crash-involved

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Fires reported

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Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2026 compare to other F-150 Lightning Bev years?

F-150 Lightning Bev NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted187 complaints2022: 137 complaints2023: 187 complaints2024: 42 complaints2025: 11 complaints2026: 0 complaints
F-150 Lightning Bev NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev — common questions

Is the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2026 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.