2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, 3% of the 113 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The front traction motor on my 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning failed without warning, causing the vehicle to lose all-wheel drive capability. The truck automatically limited available power to about 67%, which I later learned indicates the front motor was disabled and the vehicle was operating in rear-wheel drive only. The failure occurred with no warning lamps, messages, or prior symptoms on the dashboard or in the FordPass app. …”
NHTSA complaint #11682304, filed 2025-08“I own a 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning, with 48,200 miles and 2.5 years of ownership. Recently, my truck began displaying a “Powertrain / Reduced Power” warning while driving, and the air conditioning stopped producing cold air. The dealer scanned the vehicle and found DTC P0534 – A/C System Charge Loss. Further diagnostics indicated that multiple vehicle modules may require reprogramming and software updates. The dealer stated they need to evacuate and recharge the AC system, add dye, and remove front trunk components to locate the leak. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728387, filed 2026-03Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 22% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
61 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsLane departure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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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