2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 23%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,864miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, 23% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,864 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.
“In this vehicle the instrument panel is an electronic display. This display did not show any controls, speedometer, mileage, warning lights, etc. It was black, with only the backlight on. This morning (Jan 10) on my way to work I noticed my instrument panel was not working. The screen was completely black instead of displaying the normal information (charge level, speed, etc).”
NHTSA complaint #11564591, filed 2024-01“We were driving down the road and the cluster screen went completely black. We couldn’t tell what speed we were going or any other information that gets displayed there. This is a very hazardous problem that should be looked into further.”
NHTSA complaint #11562913, filed 2024-01“Bought an electric truck in May of 2023 that is frequently malfunctioning while on the road. Turn signals and hazard lights becoming unusable. Gauges w/ speed are turning off and on while driving. All safety features become disabled. Video of multiple occurrences are available and have been submitted to ford. Would someone please help me and atleast reach out to see the videos of what this truck is doing. I have extensive documentation of my attempts to get this vehicle repaired or off the roads through the BEV specialist. …”
NHTSA complaint #11623043, filed 2024-11“The rear tail lights do not function. The vehicle cannot be driven at night because it has no rear illumination. It puts both the operator and other vehicles at risk of collision. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealer for repair. They reported the tail lights failed due to corrosion of the wiring harness pin connectors due to water intrusion. The wiring harness would have to be replaced at a cost of $4,375.32. I was unaware of the taillight failure until the power tailgate became inoperable. The tailgate and taillights are operated by the same wiring harness. …”
NHTSA complaint #11766174, filed 2026-09“I own a 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning that is subject to an active safety recall involving electrical components and exterior lighting (potential water intrusion leading to lighting failure, including rear/reverse lamps). I was notified of the recall around October/2025 and contacted a Ford dealer shortly after. The dealer confirmed the recall is active but stated that no remedy is available. I have followed up multiple times with both the dealer and Ford corporate, and as of today, there is still no repair available and no timeline has been provided. This has persisted for approximately 6 months. …”
NHTSA complaint #11732080, filed 2026-04Related 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
- 11031374Apr 7, 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 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
61 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 complaintsEngine
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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