2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recalls and problems

The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV has 3 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 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-438: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jun 27, 2025 · 5 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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.

Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the front brake hose and replace both brake jounce hose bracket screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S71.

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.

2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Forward Collision Avoidance	5
Electrical System	4
Service Brakes	3
Engine	2
Back Over Prevention	1
Power Train	1
Structure	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Unknown or Other	1

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 2
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,900 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV complaints

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

Unknown or Other · reported Oct 17, 2026

I went out to my 2025 F150 Lightning and noticed there was frost on the windshield. I turned the defrost on using the app. About 10-15 minutes later, I went out my ty truck, closed the door, and heard what sounded like ice sliding off the back glass. When my wife closed the passenger door, I heard the same thing. I looked up in the rearview mirror and the back glass was shattered. Oct 17, 2026. Outside temp was low 40s.

Electrical System · reported Sep 22, 2026

Our 2025 Ford Lightning has experienced multiple instances of low-speed unintended acceleration. On May 26, 2026, while coasting into a parking spot on a slight incline, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and caused a collision. The defect has occurred approximately six times over 7,300 miles of operation (approximately once every 1,200 miles). Professional collision repair was completed July 7, 2026. Defect recurred after repair. Ford Factory Service Engineer inspection on August 10, 2026 conducted a seven-mile test drive and reported "concern not duplicated". The vehicle's EDR (Event Data…

Service Brakes · reported Sep 4, 2026

On August 19, 2026, I was involved in a collision in my 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning after a suspected malfunction involving the automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and/or acceleration controls. Cruise control was on; BlueCruise was not. While on an exit ramp, I heard a loud warning beep, experienced automatic braking, and then felt the truck suddenly accelerate into the vehicle ahead. The unexpected braking and acceleration compromised my ability to control the truck and avoid a collision, putting me and occupants of the other vehicle at risk. I am concerned about driving this…

Service Brakes · reported Jul 14, 2026

I am writing to report a serious safety issue introduced by a recent firmware update regarding the Sport mode and 1-pedal driving behavior. After driving the vehicle in Sport mode, parking, and restarting, the dashboard prompts me to return to Sport mode. When I select "Yes," the dashboard indicates that the vehicle has switched to Sport mode. However, the vehicle silently reverts to Normal mode, which has a much more relaxed braking pattern for 1-pedal driving than the expected, shorter braking path of Sport mode. Compounding the danger, this issue occurs inconsistently. Sport mode…

Engine · reported Jun 15, 2026

Description On your vehicle, the integrated park module ipm may not properly engage the park pawl, preventing the vehicle from locking into park when park p is selected. If this condition occurs, a wrench light and shift system fault message will be displayed in the instrument panel cluster. Additionally, the vehicles electronic parking brake epb will automatically apply. Safety Risk If the park pawl is not properly engaged and the electronic parking brake epb is not applied, your vehicle may experience a roll-in-park, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Software is available to repair your…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV: 25V-863 (power train), 25V-438 (service brakes, hydraulic), 25V-341 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (5 reports), followed by electrical system (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,900 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.