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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
93
+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Dec 12, 2025
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 93 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, most frequently naming the electrical, exterior lighting and driver assistance categories. 9 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 110 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

9 campaigns cover this model year

View all 9

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
25V863000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL

Dec 12, 2025
272,645 units potentially affected
The 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."
The risk: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Ford Motor CompanyManufacturer number 25C69View on NHTSA.gov
25V731000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Oct 24, 2025
14,843 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2025.
Ford Motor CompanyManufacturer number 25SB6View on NHTSA.gov
25V340000

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

May 23, 2025
197 units potentially affected
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles equipped with 20" or 22" all season tires that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-453. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
The risk: Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, 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 25C20.
Ford Motor CompanyManufacturer number 25C20View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Driver assistance
Filed Nov 7, 2026
Crash reported

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Undesired low-speed acceleration and failure of forward collision avoidance / AEB. Purchased 12 July 2023, 320 miles. Forward incident (same month,29 July 23, ~969 miles): Maneuvering within roughly two feet of second vehicle (I own both) to position for a jump start. Vehicle suddenly accelerated without confirmed pedal input. Significant damage to other vehicle. No forward collision warning, no automatic emergency braking, no collision alert. ACC with Stop-and-Go was enabled. This matches Ford CSP 26B07 (unintended acceleration to 15 mph from accidental cruise activation at low speed on 2022-2025 Rouge-built Lightnings). Incident predates awareness of the program. Reverse incident 5 May 2025 (odometer ~18,500, ~2 years later): Same two vehicles. Reversing at low speed, possibly to reposition toward home charger. Vehicle suddenly accelerated in reverse without confirmed pedal input. Damaged opposite fender. Again no warning, no AEB, no collision alert. Contrast: Since both incidents the same system now consistently and aggressively warns and intervenes at close range to vehicles/trees. Absence of alerts during the crashes followed by reliable function suggests sensor/software fault or intermittent failure at the time. Request: Review both incidents with CSP 26B07. Preserve and examine EDR data before any 26B07 software update (update may affect stored crash data). Insurance premiums rose substantially after both events. Similar manufacturer-reported case: NHTSA SGO Level 2 ADAS incident 502-10853 (May 2025, 2024 Lightning, ACC + lane centering active, launch with no pedal input). Components: Vehicle Speed Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Avoidance / Automatic Emergency Braking.

NHTSA ID
11776499
Incident
Jul 29, 2023
Exterior lighting
Filed Oct 1, 2026

Rear taillight on passenger side is cracking just like the previous recall on the tailgate light

NHTSA ID
11768381
Incident
Sep 26, 2026
Exterior lighting
Filed Sep 11, 2026

REVERSING LAMP does not work, rear brake lights flicker; dealer could not fix due to lack of parts, I have been waiting over a month still no parts to fix; recall is from OCT 29, 2025!

NHTSA ID
11763721
Incident
Aug 10, 2026
Electrical
Filed Aug 21, 2026

Main cluster display not working. Remainder of displays, accessories and truck works as normal

NHTSA ID
11758486
Incident
Aug 21, 2026
Electrical
Filed Aug 19, 2026

Back up camera not working

NHTSA ID
11758119
Incident
Aug 1, 2024
Electrical
Filed Jul 20, 2026

The forward dash instrument panel is completely out. Unable to see miles per hour, charge settings, odometer, cruise control etc. Completely blank.

NHTSA ID
11751680
Incident
Jul 20, 2026
SteeringSuspension
Filed Jun 3, 2026

Component Failed & Inspection Status: The front-left upper and lower control arms, ball joints, wheel hub assembly, steering knuckle, and front axle shaft have failed. Severe environmental corrosion has completely seized and fused the steering knuckle inside the wheel hub. All original failed components are currently intact and are fully available for physical inspection upon request. Safety Risk: This severe structural corrosion causes the steering knuckle and axle to seize, creating an imminent risk of primary steering component separation while driving. A steering separation on a heavy electric vehicle (over 6,000 lbs curb weight) causes a sudden, complete loss of directional control, creating an immediate life-threatening hazard to the occupants and surrounding traffic. Confirmation & Testing:The failure and severe structural corrosion were officially diagnosed and confirmed by a certified technician at an authorized Ford dealership service center. Warning Signs & Symptoms: The symptom appeared as a very noisy, distinct creaking sound coming from the front-left suspension. This noise occurred specifically when turning the steering wheel and when operating the vehicle at speeds below 40 mph. The sounds may have been present but obscured by road noise at higher speeds. There were no dashboard warning lamps or error messages prior to the diagnostic inspection. Systemic Concerns: This 2022 model is experiencing a severe vulnerability to premature environmental corrosion that causes the steering knuckle, axle, and control arms to seize to the point of failure. This demonstrates a critical structural durability issue under heavy EV loads in road-salt regions that warrants federal safety tracking for the 2022 model year.

NHTSA ID
11741745
Incident
May 1, 2026
Filed Feb 17, 2026

Vehicle: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro VIN: [XXX] This vehicle is subject to a fire-related battery recall issued by Ford Motor Company. The vehicle has been at an authorized Ford dealership (West Herr, New York) since December 26 for recall repair. As of today, it has been out of service for 53 days. The dealership has stated that the delay is due to EV battery lift capacity limitations and that my vehicle is waiting behind another truck because they only have one lift capable of performing the repair. No firm repair completion date has been provided. For over seven weeks, I have received no proactive communication from the dealership regarding repair status. All updates have required me to initiate contact. This complaint is being filed to document prolonged failure to complete a fire-related safety recall due to dealership capacity constraints. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11718477
Incident
Dec 26, 2025

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SYNC-26.2.8.6 F-150Lighti

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Quality improvements include: -Addresses instances where the drive mode defaults to Tow/Haul after every vehicle restart

26B07

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Recommended Repair Prior to Sale Customer Satisfaction Program 26B07 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E Vehicles Undesired Acceleration Due to Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Activation

SSM 55080

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 25-Jun-2023, 2022-2025 E-Transit and 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may experience a high voltage battery stop charging condition when using a direct current (DC) fast charger level 3 with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0EEE:27 and P2E53:27 stored in the on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM). This may be due to the SOBDM software. Replacement of the charge port will not resolve this concern. Inform customers that their vehicles can still be charged using a level 1 or level 2 alternating current (AC) charger. Engineering is currently working on a software solution expected in Q3 2026. Schedule an appointment with the customer when the repair becomes available. Monitor Professional Technician System (PTS) for additional information.

PT-26.13.13 F-150 Ltng

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

25C69 Recall remedy - Updates the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Module C to provide for release of the Integrated Park Module slider in the event a bind condition occurs allowing park to be engaged

SSM 55032

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Some 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit a reduced distance to empty (DTE) projection, a high voltage battery pack state of charge (SOC) that drops from 100% to less than 90% within 60 seconds of being driven, and an inability to reach a target SOC using the scheduled charging feature without any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in the battery energy control module (BECM). This may be due to an issue in one or more cells within the high voltage battery pack. To correct the condition, run the "BECM Battery Health" application using the latest software version of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). If any cells are identified as exceeding state of charge and/or capacity thresholds, refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-03A High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables > Diagnosis and Testing > High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables - Electric > Pinpoint Test AP > Step AP4 and continue diagnosis. If all cells are within state of charge and capacity thresholds or DTCs are present in the BECM, refer to the WSM for normal diagnosis. For claiming, use causal part 10D672 and labor op

26B09

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer Satisfaction Program 26B09 Certain 2022-2023 Model Year F150 Lightning Equipped with Intelligent Backup Power Feature Update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM), Gateway Module (GWM) and Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Software

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Ford F-150 Lightning BEV by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026010—
2025930—
2024314062.6
202311311059.9
2022Viewing939054.0

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.