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

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

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

15,126

Condition issue

12,400

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

7,989

Reporting mechanism

5,343

Performance issue

4,051

Fluid issue

3,673

Braking behavior

3,659

Noise

3,607

Vibration/harshness

3,081

Thermal issue

3,074

Engine behavior

2,974

Driver assistance issue

2,349

Access/entry issue

2,288

Steering behavior

1,840

Safety restraint issue

1,659

Safety restraint behavior

1,064

Electrical issue

869

Lighting behavior

799

Starting behavior

604

Ride/handling behavior

538

Infotainment behavior

524

Wiper/washer behavior

441

Smell

430

Powering on/off behavior

385

Recent change

357

HVAC behavior

278

Communication/network issue

37

Electrified system issue

25

Charging behavior

6

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…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.