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Ford F-150 Lightning
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
37,688
Active records
Recalls
203
Active records
TSBs
2,757
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
69
Injuries
1,452
Crashes
1,625
Fires
1,971
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.
2020 FORD F-150
Filed May 28, 2026
10r80 transmission shifts from 7th & 9th gear to 2nd gear causing truck to jerk and over rev. there were two mil lights local shop was able to read and reset once and cleared codes. This just recurred and truck was not able to be driven. Ended up replacing transmission same week as this problem started. New transmission has been fine since.
2023 FORD F-150
Filed May 28, 2026
SHIFT SYS FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED
2022 FORD F-150
Filed May 28, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
2025 FORD F-150
Filed May 28, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V512000 (POWER TRAIN) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were available. The contact made three separate appointments with the dealer and each time the contact was informed that parts remained on backorder. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
2015 FORD F-150
Filed May 28, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated when leaving a stop sign, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where a diagnostic tester was attached, however the failure was not duplicated. The contact stated that while…
2020 FORD F-150
Filed May 28, 2026
Transmission issues: Harsh, erratic shifting (jerking, lurching, and hesitating, especially when cold). Delayed engagement (2 to 3 seconds before engaging Drive or Reverse). Gear slippage accompanied by prominent clunking. Severe risk of total transmission failure if left unaddressed.
2017 FORD F-150
Filed May 28, 2026
In November of 2025. I took my truck, 2017 f-150 3.5 Liter engine, to Crest Ford in Flat Rock Mi. There was a recall on the master cylinder (25S37). On 5-26-2026 we were following a friend to take his car to Dean Arbour Ford in east Tawas for service. While trying to slow down for a turn my brake pedal went VERY SOFT almost to the floor. I was able to slow my truck down enough to make the turn. I then proceeded very carefully to the dealer. It was all country roads with no traffic. By the…
2016 FORD F-150
Filed May 28, 2026
2016 Ford F-150 experiencing intermittent and dangerous transmission behavior consistent with the current Ford safety recall involving unexpected transmission downshifts on vehicles equipped with the 6R80 transmission. Vehicle previously required a full transmission replacement/rebuild in September 2025 after repeated violent downshifting and drivability problems. Diagnostic codes at that time included P0705, P0707, P1702, and P1921 involving transmission range sensor and intermittent…
2024 FORD F-150
Filed May 28, 2026
I was driving by and received multiple warnings about brakes. Brake assist, one pedal driving, reverse brake assist, general brake warning. After the came on the brake were spongy with a hard brake after applying more pressure to the pedal. I needed to apply more pressure because the car was not stopping. I almost hit various cars on the way home because there is certainly an adjustment needed to my braking habits. Very dangerous and unsafe. I took the truck to the dealership and quoted me…
2015 FORD F-150
Filed May 28, 2026
The contact owned a 2015 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 10 MPH inside a shopping center parking lot, the contact initiated a turn. Suddenly and without warning, the vehicle experienced a sensation of gliding and the contact was unable to maintain control. The vehicle then accelerated unexpectedly, which resulted in a total loss of steering and vehicle control. This sudden loss of control caused the vehicle to crash into a music academy building. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaigns…