NHTSA Data Explorer
Ford F-150 Lightning
Data refreshed June 26, 2026
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Complaints
37,987
Active records
Recalls
207
Active records
TSBs
2,823
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
70
Injuries
1,465
Crashes
1,641
Fires
1,982
Top reported issues — Ford F-150 Lightning
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Operating state
Condition issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Reporting mechanism
Performance issue
Fluid issue
Braking behavior
Noise
Vibration/harshness
Thermal issue
Engine behavior
Driver assistance issue
Access/entry issue
Steering behavior
Safety restraint issue
Safety restraint behavior
Electrical issue
Lighting behavior
Starting behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Infotainment behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Smell
Powering on/off behavior
Recent change
HVAC behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Charging behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2018 FORD F-150
Filed Jun 23, 2026
Subject: Safety Defect Complaint – Sudden 10R80 Transmission Failure in 2018 Ford F-150 Dear NHTSA, I am reporting a serious safety issue with my 2018 Ford F-150 equipped with the 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission. The transmission failed completely at only 93,000 miles, well before Ford’s first recommended fluid change at 150,000 miles. While driving, the transmission suddenly shifted from 3rd gear directly to 7th gear, skipping intermediates. This caused severe loss of power (“gutless”)…
2018 FORD F-150
Filed Jun 23, 2026
transmission failure
2020 FORD F-150
Filed Jun 23, 2026
Windshield seal failure. Water intrusion into the electrical system. The horn does not work and intermittent starting problems. Water intrusion caused mold in numerous components. Truck was checked over at local Ford dealer. Waiting for parts to make repairs. Repair quote available if needed.
2018 FORD F-150
Filed Jun 23, 2026
- Master Cylinder leaking into booster Pump. ~Lost brakes going 65MPH, had to drive into a grass area to slow down. No warning lights until I lost all brakes. - Transmission hard shifting and unreliable gear selection ~ This truck has missed gears when passing intersections and has almost caused a wreck multiple time. Transmission is unsafe for users to drive with.
2013 FORD F-150
Filed Jun 23, 2026
While I was driving down the road and while I was driving through a parking lot, my transmission downshifted without me touching the gearshift. I almost hit a car in the parking lot when it happened and I had to slam my brakes when I was on a main road. Had I been going at a faster speed or in a more busy location I could have easily lost control and hit something or been hit. I never saw any warning lights come on, and there were no indicators that this was about to happen. After my truck did…
2022 FORD F-150
Filed Jun 23, 2026
Adaptive cruise control applies brakes at varied levels from light to full stop when passing vehicles on the left in an open highway setting when no vehicle is present ahead. Speed range is approx 65-75mph. Other conditions are Interstate highway open road, sunny to partly cloudy, and problem occurs when passing and a longer vehicle (CL8 or other vehicle with trailer is present on the right), no other unusual or notable conditions can be remembered at this time. Other vehicles following in…
2023 FORD F-150
Filed Jun 23, 2026
The driver's side rear light is full of moisture and some water. It is available for inspection. The Ford dealership in Beeville Texas Coastal Bend Ford inspected it already and informed me that it would cost $1,400 to replace and that it was only going to get worse. They also informed me that Ford allows a certain percentage of moisture and water to be in there safely. When you see the pictures this is definitely unacceptable and unsafe. This is causing the reverse lights to flicker…
2018 FORD F-150
Filed Jun 23, 2026
On 3 separate occasions while driving at highway speeds, the transmission has rapidly moved from 10th gear to 1st resulting in a rapid decline in speed. Additionally, this vehicle loses power between 3rd and 5th gear, resulting in hesitation that has nearly caused accidents on two occasions.
2022 FORD F-150
Filed Jun 23, 2026
While shift gear into drive the gear came loose. And then when attempting to shift gear into park shift wouldnt go into park.
2014 FORD F-150
Filed Jun 23, 2026
Hello, I recently brought my 2014 Ford F-150 (VIN: [XXX]) to the dealership regarding Recall 24S37. The vehicle experienced the following symptoms: • Check Engine Light illuminated. • Wrench Light illuminated. • Intermittent loss of power. • Abnormal transmission behavior. • Intermittent no-start condition. • Vehicle would only start after moving the gear selector. The dealership informed me that no physical repairs would be performed because the diagnostic trouble codes retrieved were…