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2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev, most often about the other or unspecified (45% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about F-150 Lightning Bev model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev problems
Other or unspecified
14 complaints · 45%Brakes
8 complaints · 26%The contact rented a 2024 Ford f-150 lightning. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and attempting to slow the vehicle, the rpms suddenly increased, after which the contact became aware that the vehicle was accelerating independently. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard however…
Electrical
8 complaints · 26%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The contact owned a 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, it caught on fire. The contact stated that the police knocked on the door and informed the contact that fire was shooting out of the vehicle. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire.…
Speed control
6 complaints · 19%The contact rented a 2024 Ford f-150 lightning. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and attempting to slow the vehicle, the rpms suddenly increased, after which the contact became aware that the vehicle was accelerating independently. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard however…
The contact owns a Ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated while in a drive through, a vehicle was ahead, the vehicle appeared to be rolling forward even though the foot was on the brake pedal. The front grill fender area was impacted. The other drivers vehicle the trunk and rear…
Transmission
5 complaints · 16%Driver assistance
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, warnings.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev recalls
Transmission: park pawl
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Suspension: upper ball joint
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: traction battery
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: upper ball joint
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (14 complaints); brakes (8 complaints); electrical (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 12, 2025 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Ford F-150 Lightning Bev?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about F-150 Lightning Bev model year since 2000, with 31 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.