2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%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 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, 4% of the 113 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On 10/5/2026 the front part of the sunroof on my Lightning burst into pieces and fell onto me and all over my cab while I was driving down the road. I had glass pieces and shards all over me and the front of the truck. I've read online that some other have also had issues with the same component. There was no warning. It wasn't hot, it was around 50degrees. I can't say there wasn't an existing crack or rock fracture, but I didn't find any evidence of rocks in the debris. …”
NHTSA complaint #11769146, filed 2026-10“I purchased my 2023 Ford F150 Lightning Lariat in November 2023 and although it has been an outstanding vehicle in most regards, there is a glaring software/infotainment problem that has been extremely dangerous on multiple occasions. When putting the truck into reverse, the screen sometimes freezes on a static image, leading me to believe that there are no vehicles or pedestrians behind my truck when in fact there are vehicles and pedestrians behind my truck. Additionally, the screen frequently freezes completely or fails to initiate in the first place. …”
NHTSA complaint #11581184, filed 2024-04“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 2026-04“The backup camera in the F150 Lightning Lariat is displayed on the large infotainment screen when the truck is shifted into Reverse. The software for the infotainment system freezes during the initial boot up approximately 50% of the time the vehicle is started. The backup camera will not function during the 30-90 seconds (estimated) that it takes for the system to un-freeze and reboot. This is a frequent safety concern because this usually occurs when the vehicle is backing out of the driveway or a parking space. Sometimes, the screen freezes while the backup camera view is being displayed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11567522, filed 2024-01Related recalls
- 23V688000Oct 13, 2023Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint…Covers: Ford F-150 Lightning BEV 2023
Related service bulletins
- 11029555Feb 17, 2026"25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens"
- 11022095Aug 1, 2025"Quality improvements include: -Latest software update for BlueCruise Activation -Introduction of toggles in the center screen for driver assist features -Improved audio…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 | 7 | 8% |
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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology