2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: 11 recalls, 112 owner complaints.
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Recalls
11 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical Vehicle recall #23V168000 · 2023 · 18 vehicles
What's wrong: The high-voltage battery pack May experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.
Why it matters: A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #23V418000 · 2023 · 16,375 vehicles
What's wrong: The rear lightbar May have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Why it matters: Inoperative or flickering reverse lights May not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #23V688000 · 2023 · 931 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system May decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2024.
Stability control Vehicle recall #23V801000 · 2023 · 5,118 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: Failure to reset the esc to active May result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The accessory protocol interface module (apim) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023.
Electrical Vehicle recall #24V144000 · 2024 · 216 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power May occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2024.
Suspension Vehicle recall #24V949000 · 2024 · 11,922 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2025.
Electrical Vehicle recall #25V131000 · 2025 · 950 vehicles
What's wrong: A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells May result in an internal short circuit.
Why it matters: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high voltage battery array as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025.
Electrical Vehicle recall #25V272000 · 2025 · 3 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power May occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2025.
Stability control Vehicle recall #25V313000 · 2025 · 6 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: Failure to reset the esc to active May result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (apim) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #25V731000 · 2025 · 14,843 vehicles
What's wrong: The rear lightbar May have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Why it matters: Inoperative or flickering reverse lights May not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #25V863000 · 2025 · 272,645 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 4 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (61): the most common themes are electrical failure (21), warning light on (6), stalls / loses power (6).
- Exterior lights (26): the most common themes are warning light on (6), electrical failure (4).
- Transmission & drivetrain (17): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Speed control / throttle (17): the most common themes are warning light on (4), sudden acceleration (2).
The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev has 112 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 5 F-150 Lightning Bev model years for complaints (2.3× the average F-150 Lightning Bev year). Complaints peaked in 2024 (49 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 9,864 miles. Neighboring years: 2022 (92 complaints, 9 recalls), 2024 (30 complaints, 4 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recalls for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev problems?
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (61), exterior lights (26), transmission & drivetrain (17).
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