Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system61
- Exterior lighting26
- Vehicle speed control17
- Power train17
- Service brakes14
- Unknown or other13
- Forward collision avoidance10
- Back over prevention6
- Fuel/propulsion system6
- Steering5
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported
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NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
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."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V418. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V801. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
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.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 BEV vehicles. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ford told its dealers about the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011014 | In the affected vehicles, the Battery Charger Control Module (BCCM) software does not have a transfer function that predicts the charging port pin/terminal temperature. Some customers indicate that their battery may not fully charge and/or the charge cord may become stuck in your vehicle. Customers may also experience a burning smell or melting of the charge port pins. |
| 11009916 | Some of the affected vehicles may exhibit an inoperative front park aid feature with a Front Parking Sensors Not Available Sensors Blocked See Manual message in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Reason for supplement: Updated some text in Dealer bulletin, labor allowances and tech instructions |
| 11009864 | Quality improvements include: -Enhanced frunk functionality, helping it to open fully and respond promptly in certain situations |
| 11009837 | Public Charging application enhancement -Users can easily search and navigate to charging stations -Blue Oval Charge Network users can activate chargers from their vehicle's screen |
| 11008407 | In some of the affected vehicles, customers may notice that the frunk partially opens when commanded but does not fully open. Customers will be able to manually open and close the frunk. A frunk ajar warning will be displayed when the frunk is not closed. |
| 11007901 | Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U019B:00 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module C (SOBDMC) and U0293:00 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM), inoperative high voltage to low voltage energy transfer feature and inoperative intelligent backup power feature. This is due to the software level of the gateway module A (GWM). |
| 11007146 | Quality Improvements include: -Addresses potential vehicle no start after OTA update. - Improved Phone as A Key functionality post Enhanced Central Gateway module (ECG) reset. - Minor quality fixes in Enhanced Central Gateway module (ECG) Software, not affecting vehicle operation. |
| 11007145 | Quality Improvements include: - Addresses potential vehicle no start after OTA update. - Improved Phone as A Key functionality post Enhanced Central Gateway module (ECG) reset. - Minor quality fixes in Enhanced Central Gateway module (ECG) Software, not affecting vehicle operation. |
| 11007132 | Quality Improvement include: - Addresses potential vehicle no start condition post OTA update. |
| 11007125 | "Quality Improvement include: -Update to Enhanced Central Gateway (ECG) module software to prevent battery draining when vehicle is parked. - Corrects Sync screen to display correct software update status - Addresses potential vehicle no start after OTA update." |
| 11006881 | Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U019B:00 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module C (SOBDMC) and U0293:00 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM), inoperative high voltage to low voltage energy transfer feature and inoperative intelligent backup power feature. |
| 11006880 | Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may require module reprogramming in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) |
| 11003153 | Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may require module reprogramming in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool to certain powertrain modules such as: powertrain control module (PCM) battery energy control module (BECM) anti-lock brake system (ABS) module secondary on-board diagnostic control module C (SOBDMC) secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM) secondary on-board diagnostic control module B (SOBDMB) generic function module 2 (GFM2) Module reprogramming in the FDRS has been temporarily suspended for the |
| 11003151 | Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U019B:00 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module C (SOBDMC) and U0293:00 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM), inoperative high voltage to low voltage energy transfer feature and inoperative intelligent backup power feature. This is due to the software level of the gateway module A (GWM). No additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Inform customers that they can continue to drive the vehicle and a solution for this condition |
| 11000292 | Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may require module reprogramming in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool to certain powertrain modules (powertrain control module (PCM), battery energy control module (BECM), anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, secondary on-board diagnostic control module C (SOBDMC), secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM), secondary on-board diagnostic control module B (SOBDMB) and generic function module 2 (GFM2)). Module reprogramming in the FDRS has been temporarily suspended for these powertrain modules. A solution for this condition |
| 11000291 | Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U019B:00 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module C (SOBDMC) and U0293:00 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM), inoperative high voltage to low voltage energy transfer feature and inoperative intelligent backup power feature. This is due to the software level of the gateway module A (GWM). No additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Inform customers that they can continue to drive the vehicle and a solution for this condition |
| 11000290 | Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles that require replacement of an HV battery module may require installation of a thermal blanket. The following articles have been updated to assist in accuracy and improved part ordering: Parts Catalog: When ordering an HV battery module, a note will be present in the catalog if the VIN requires a thermal blanket. Dealer Communication (eFC) (USA Only): The correlating eFC on FMC Dealer for Lightning High Voltage Battery Array Kits has been corrected to advise proper part numbers and when to include a thermal blanket in the part order. Pa |
| 10254310 | Quality improvements include: - SYNC to send Trailer Range per full charge updates to all trailer profile modules. - Trailer Profile and Smart Hitch Setting weight rounding to nearest ten. - Improvement in sending the response signal back to Powertrain Control Module when user closes (dismisses) the inverter fault popups. |
| 10253888 | Some 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit an intermittent inoperative power hood (frunk) during opening and/or closing with a Frunk Fault Service Required message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with DTC U2001:68 in the front hatch control module (FHCM) with no other DTCs stored in the FHCM. The power hood (frunk) will still open when using the manual lever release and close when pressed down manually. This may be due to the software level of the FHCM. |
| 10252700 | Quality Improvements include: - Fix the no audio out of random speakers issue. |
| 10252698 | Quality Improvements include: - Fix the infrequent random audio noises issue and improve the audio quality of the vehicle. |
| 10251491 | Software Update PU1129- CBC-ODP for 2022-2023 MY F-150 Lightning vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - Robustness action to prevent Voltage Unstable Fault issue in BECM/HV Battery. - Prevent a false positive overtemperature DTC & MIL on dash. - Prevent AutoSAR wake requests after key off. |
| 10251481 | Software Update 24-PU0105-CMR-FX for 2022-2023 MY F-150 Lightning vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Robustness action to increase availability of BlueCruise |
| 10251480 | Software Update 23-PU1113-UNX-DC for 2022-2023 MY F-150 Lightning vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Restores TCU module DID vehiile specific configuration which were set to default values in previous OTA update. |
| 10251232 | Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 and Bronco Vehicles - Gateway Module Programing |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)