Truck · EV
Ford F-150 Lightning 2022–2026 (1st gen)

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- Price
- $41,800–$80,000
- Range
- 320 mi
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Excellent capability
- Strength: Excellent running costs
- Watch-out: Poor reliability
- Watch-out: Below-average value retention
How it scores for you10 scores
A crash-safe, 10,000-lb-towing electric truck with cheap running costs, but first-gen EV growing pains and steep depreciation blunt the appeal.
Recalled about 50% more often than cars of the same model years (over-the-air software recalls count half); 5 of its 15 recalls were serious. About 7% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -6 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4).
About $1,050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 89% of cars we track.
Cargo volume isn't published for this car.
SuperCrew cab offers generous head and legroom for five, with a spacious rear seat and frunk storage adding practicality.
Instant EV torque and quick acceleration make it surprisingly brisk for a full-size truck, but its heavy weight and truck dynamics limit true engagement.
Big touchscreen, Pro Power Onboard, and available BlueCruise hands-free driving make it tech-forward versus most trucks, though not class-leading among all EVs.
Independent rear suspension gives a smoother ride than most body-on-frame trucks; quiet EV operation and roomy cabin aid refinement.
EVs have typically lost value the fastest.
Rated to tow 10,000 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls28 recalls
28 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2022–2026
- Powertrain — 86 complaints (2022)
- Recall — Powertrain: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl (2026)
- Electrical — 79 complaints (2022)
2026
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl25V863000
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 o
2025
- RecallSuspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint25V341000
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.
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings25V438000
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.
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl25V863000
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 o
2024
- RecallSuspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint24V949000
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.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery25V131000
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.
- RecallSuspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint25V341000
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.
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl25V863000
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 o
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other9 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The factory Pedestrian Alert System on my 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning produces an exterior warning sound at low speeds that is insufficiently audible to pedestrians in normal parking-lot conditions. On multiple occasions pedestrians have walked directly into my vehicle’s path without apparently hearin
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving at speed on public roads on [XXX], the primary 12-inch digital instrument cluster suffered a total blackout while the vehicle was powered and moving. The failure eliminated all speedometer readings, battery state-of-charge indicators, gear selections, and safety telltales/warning light
- Complaint clusterPowertrain5 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Following a software update by Ford in the past 6-8 months, upon start-up my vehicle asks me which drive mode I wish to be in but then after 15-45 seconds "forgets" my answer and changes drive modes. This results in regenerative braking being disabled, at random, in the middle of a drive. This is a
2023
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery23V168000
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.
- RecallExterior lighting23V418000
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.
- RecallVisibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element23V688000
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 vehicle
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc)23V801000
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 Saf
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery24V144000
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.
- RecallSuspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint24V949000
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.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery25V131000
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.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery25V272000
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.
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc)25V313000
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 t
- RecallExterior lighting25V731000
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.
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl25V863000
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 o
- Complaint clusterElectrical79 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When i had the radio paused and not playing anything in my 2023 f150 lightning it made a loud auditory pop and one of my ears hearing got "muffled"
- Complaint clusterPowertrain45 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
On August 20, 2026, while driving my 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning, the vehicle suffered a sudden, complete, and catastrophic loss of propulsion. The truck stopped abruptly while in motion on an active roadway. This immediate loss of power created an extremely hazardous situation, exposing myself, my pa
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting19 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The driver's side rear light is full of moisture and some water. It is available for inspection. The Ford dealership in Beeville Texas Coastal Bend Ford inspected it already and informed me that it would cost $1,400 to replace and that it was only going to get worse. They also informed me that Ford
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other18 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This vehicle is a BEV with regenerative braking. At various times while driving, when the regenerative braking is engaged, the brake lights illuminate to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down. The problem is there is no indication inside the vehicle for the driver to know when
- Complaint clusterBrakes7 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
I am writing to formally report a concern regarding excessive rear brake wear on my 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning. My vehicle currently has approximately 21,000 miles, and I have been informed that the rear brake pads and/or rotors require replacement significantly earlier than would be expected under
2022
- RecallTires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems22V453000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 BEV vehicles equipped with 20" or 22" all season tires. 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 requir
- RecallExterior lighting23V418000
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.
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc)23V801000
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 Saf
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery25V131000
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.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery25V272000
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.
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc)25V313000
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 t
- RecallTires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems25V340000
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 pres
- RecallExterior lighting25V731000
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.
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl25V863000
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 o
- Complaint clusterPowertrain86 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
I am reporting a safety-related transmission problem I'm experiencing with my 2022 Ford F-150 equipped with the 10R80 automatic transmission. While driving normally, the transmission suddenly shakes violently downshifting from 6th to 5th gear and during upshifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. This occurs e
- Complaint clusterElectrical79 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Main cluster display not working. Remainder of displays, accessories and truck works as normal
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting32 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The light bar on the tailgate that is the brake lights and reverse lights is known to get moisture inside and stop working. It is a known problem with Ford as they recalled them 2 years ago and replaced it under warranty. However the replacement part suffers from the same issue. So, my repl
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other31 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Horn stopped working unexpectedly. Took it to my mechanic who pulled the horn for replacement. The one in the truck had literally melted, luckily not causing a fire.
- Complaint clusterEquipment10 complaintscomplaints:EQUIPMENT
-The surround sound speaker system has produced a load popping sound as if being struck by lightning on several occasions upon starting the truck. It is extremely loud and normally goes away after a few seconds. The most recent incident occurred while I was driving and did not stop for several min
Cost to own$31,200 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$41,800–$80,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$1,050/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
79
Highway MPG
65
Combined MPG
72
Electric range
320 mi
Horsepower
452 hp
Doors
4
Towing capacity
10,000 lbs
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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