2022–2025 · 4 model years · 27 recalls

Ford F-150 Lightning problems by year

We don't rate the Ford F-150 Lightning yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2023 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (208). Owners complain most about electrical system. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Electrical system123
Driver-assist & stability86
Body, glass & interior77
Transmission & drivetrain36
Brakes11
Engine & cooling2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2022–2025.

Every Ford F-150 Lightning year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2025 F-150 LightningNot rated yet19372
2024 F-150 LightningNot rated yet54470
2023 F-150 LightningNot rated yet2081170
2022 F-150 LightningNot rated yet142970

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

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

Owners complain most about electrical system, driver-assist & stability, body, glass & interior.

Which Ford F-150 Lightning year has the most recalls?

The 2023, with 11 recalls on record with NHTSA.