2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 38%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,900miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, 38% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After starting the truck the instrument panel was illuminated as I saw that the parking brake was on. After less than 1 mile of driving, the entire panel was black and no speed, battery, temperature, or other information was displayed. We parked the car as soon as we could without further incident”
NHTSA complaint #11590487, filed 2024-05“I placed groceries in my front trunk “Frunk” and they shifted while trying to leave. Once shifted they hit the emergency release button inside the frunk which opened the frunk hood unexpectedly. These should be covered or less accessible inside the frunk.”
NHTSA complaint #11561207, filed 2023-12“I’ve had 11 times back at the dealer to fix my airbag, pre-collision and battery. Ford can’t figure out the solution and keeps throwing parts at it. Already replaced my computer, computers, my wiring, harnesses, my charge port, my wiring harness for the charge port, my seat cushion for the airbags. Ford no longer knows how to fix the problem And is leaving the truck in the backyard for over six weeks now. I’m seeing multiple people having the same problem and Ford doesn’t know how to fix the problem even though they’ve reset my modules and replace them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11611550, filed 2024-08“During a long road trip my truck displayed a message stating that I had a Powertrain Malfunction/ Reduced Power. My truck, while driving, reduced itself to half power. It also would not charge. I was 3 states away from home when this happened. I took the vehicle to my Ford dealership once I was able to get it home. The technician simply cleared a code and said that the issue could not be replicated. Clearly there is an issue. I know several people with the same issue. Frankly, I don't think that I can trust my new truck a significant distance from my residence.”
NHTSA complaint #11565136, filed 2024-01“I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the recurring battery faults in my Ford F150 Lightning 2022 vehicle. These faults pose serious concerns about the safety, reliability, and quality of this electric vehicle model. To address your inquiries: Component/System Failure: The high voltage battery system in my Ford F150 Lightning 2022 has repeatedly failed, leading to unexpected breakdowns. The availability for inspection can be arranged upon request. Safety Risks: The recurring battery faults have compromised both my safety and that of others. …”
NHTSA complaint #11527052, filed 2023-06Related recalls
- 25V272000Apr 23, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage…Covers: Ford F-150 Lightning BEV 2022–2023
- 25V131000Feb 28, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning battery electric vehicles. A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells…Covers: Ford F-150 Lightning BEV 2022–2024
Related service bulletins
- 11037782Sep 24, 2026Recommended Repair Prior to Sale Customer Satisfaction Program 26B07 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E Vehicles Undesired Acceleration Due to…
- 11036286Aug 13, 2026Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 25-Jun-2023, 2022-2025 E-Transit and 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may experience a high voltage battery stop…
- 11036225Aug 11, 202625C69 Recall remedy - Updates the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Module C to provide for release of the Integrated Park Module slider in the event a bind condition occurs allowing…
- 11035290Jul 23, 2026Some 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit a reduced distance to empty (DTE) projection, a high voltage battery pack state of charge (SOC) that drops from 100% to less…
- 11035459Jul 6, 2026Customer Satisfaction Program 26B09 Certain 2022-2023 Model Year F150 Lightning Equipped with Intelligent Backup Power Feature Update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module…
- 11033815Jun 12, 2026Quality improvements include: -Privacy robustness updates -Restores the Auto Hold toggle in the controls menu
- 11033812Jun 12, 202626C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function
- 11033550May 26, 2026Quality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory monitoring -Enhanced charge data monitoring
- 11033563May 19, 2026Quality improvements include: - Telematics Control Unit update to enhance connected features
- 11032710May 4, 2026Quality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory monitoring -Enhanced charge data monitoring
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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