2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 37%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,275miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, 37% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,275 miles. 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.
“Front driver side turn signal fails to signal randomly. From the instrument panel, I see the turn signal flashing 2x as fast like the bulb is out and it appears the amber light isn't flashing in the headlight. This continues for the entire duration of the drive, but the next several drive it works OK. Drivers can't see which way I'm turning when it's failed.”
NHTSA complaint #11512155, filed 2023-03“The rear light bar and reversing lamp assembly, which was part of a safety recall, is filled with water and the lights are malfunctioning again. Ford is telling me that the replacement part has a 1 year warranty so that I would have to pay over $1600 for a replacement. This is a widespread issue with many of these trucks. Ford admitted that it was a manufacturing defect with the original part. …”
NHTSA complaint #11659840, filed 2025-05“Under recall 23S30 in 2023 my rear light bar assembly which included brake light, back up camera, and white reverse lights for illumination the area behind the vehicle when backing up. There was a new rear lightbar part issued as part of that recall. After almost 2 years the same issue has occurred again to my vehicle. I'm concerned the new part # has not resolved this original issue and a new recall needs to be put in place.”
NHTSA complaint #11655178, filed 2025-04“I have a 22 f150 lightning lariat with a tailgate light bar that is taking on water. As of now the lights are flickering and burning out. The water may be shorting out the lights and could be a safety issue. I have read on lightning forum sights about other owners with the same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11512119, filed 2023-03“The rear marker light that is on the tailgate of my Lariat has water in it and no longer works. this reduces the visability of the vehicle. There is a recal to repair this exact problem issued for my yr vehicle but not my specific vin.”
NHTSA complaint #11637280, filed 2025-01Related recalls
- 25V731000Oct 24, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V418. The rear lightbar may…Covers: Ford F-150 Lightning BEV 2022–2023
- 23V418000Jun 9, 2023Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 BEV vehicles. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to…Covers: Ford F-150 Lightning BEV 2022–2023
Related service bulletins
- 11033812Jun 12, 202626C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function
- 11030445Mar 13, 2026"26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function"
- 10244812Oct 26, 2023Software Update PU1005-FRK-CLS for 2022 F-150 BEV Lightning vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Improve Zone Lighting Feature to allow activate or…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
35 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology