2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recalls and problems

The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV has 4 safety recalls and 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
31
Crashes / fires
5 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recalls

Recall 25V-863: Power Train

Reported Dec 12, 2025 · 272,645 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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."

Risk: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. 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.

Recall 25V-341: Suspension

Reported May 23, 2025 · 29,501 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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.

Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V949.

Recall 25V-131: Electrical System

Reported Feb 28, 2025 · 950 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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.

Risk: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.

Recall 24V-949: Suspension

Reported Dec 19, 2024 · 11,922 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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.

Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.

2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Unknown or Other14
Electrical System9
Service Brakes7
Vehicle Speed Control6
Forward Collision Avoidance6
Power Train5
Exterior Lighting2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1
Suspension1
Back Over Prevention1
Seats1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 2
  • Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer — 1
  • Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,002 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicle Speed Control · reported Oct 17, 2026
Changing the drive mode from “tow, normal or sport” does not save after vehicle is restarted. Results in unexpected acceleration or braking behaviour.
Electrical System · reported Sep 2, 2026
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 lights in violation of FMVSS 101. When previously reporting intermittent digital screen and electrical dropouts, Ford and dealership service personnel claimed this behavior is 'normal operation' and have failed to correct the underlying electrical/gateway defect across multiple service visits. The…
Unknown or Other · reported Aug 31, 2026
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 hearing my approaching vehicle, requiring me to brake abruptly to avoid hitting them. I’m each instance, my vehicle is operating at very low speeds where the electric drivetrain produces little conventional vehicle noise. I am concerned that the factory pedestrian warning sound is inadequate to…
Unknown or Other · reported Aug 24, 2026
We were driving down the road, hit a normal bump outside our neighborhood (one we go over all the time) and the rear window glass went bang. Looking through the rear view mirror, I saw that the entire window was cracked (like a spider web). The window remained intact the redt of the drive home. When we arrived home, we got out of the car, and closed the doors, which caused the window to blow out all over the driveway and tonneau cover. There was no physical damage before hand. Ford is refusing to cover this issue under warranty, even though it was a non-impact glass break, caused either by…
Power Train · reported Jul 15, 2026
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 major safety issue, as I will expect braking to applying while easing up on the accelerator but that simply doesn't happen. This could cause an accident, injury or worse.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV: 25V-863 (power train), 25V-341 (suspension), 25V-131 (electrical system), 24V-949 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (14 reports), followed by electrical system (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,002 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.