2022 Ford F-150 Lightning problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA has received 301 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, or 64.4 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.53, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #73 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ford models its rate is 18% higher; against other Electric vehicles it is 14% higher.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2022-03-24 and 2026-08-21. Median delay from incident to filing: 7 days.
Analysis
The following model year (2023) drew 54.2 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 157 complaints, 112% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Electrical (26.6% of complaints), followed by Transmission / powertrain (26.2%) and Interior & equipment (12.3%). Electrical complaints are 1.7 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Electrical reports, owners most often mention “ears”, “loud”, “speakers”, “static” and “volume”. 11 reports (3.7%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 11 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 22 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (37% of incidents). In the last 12 months 27 new complaints were filed, versus 74 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).
Complaint index
- vs. all tracked vehicles1.53
- vs. other Ford models1.18
- vs. other 2022 models1.65
- vs. other Electric vehicles1.14
- Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (157)2.12
- #73 of 92 · 2022Rankings ›
1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.
Other model years
Ford F-150 Lightning problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
What owners complain about
vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average
Electrical · Common terms in reports
- ears17
- loud35
- speakers20
- static16
- volume15
- pop16
Transmission / powertrain · Common terms in reports
- axle32
- bolt30
- sheared12
- rear31
- max tow7
- train recall10
Interior & equipment · Common terms in reports
- static14
- loud18
- speakers10
- ears7
- unleashed5
- noise13
Problem areas: Electrical · Transmission / powertrain · Interior & equipment · Lighting
When complaints were filed
- Crashes reported: 8
- Fires reported: 3
- Injuries: 11
- Deaths: 0
Vehicle age at incident
Median age at incident: 22 months
What owners report
Was stopped behind a car in line in the parking lot. The truck was in drive with the auto hold brake feature enabled. The auto hold disengaged and the car rolled forward rear ending the car in front of me. Collision alert didn't sound as expected.
On Sunday, [XXX], my truck spontaneously burst into flames while parked in my front yard. I had just returned from doing a number of errands. The truck had been running fine with no indications of a problem.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the speedometer and fuel gauge were inoperable. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V506000 (Electrical System).
Main cluster display not working. Remainder of displays, accessories and truck works as normal
Horn stopped working unexpectedly. Took it to my mechanic who pulled the horn for replacement. The one in the truck had literally melted, luckily not causing a fire.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Segment peers · 2022 · Electric vehicles
| Models | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 59 | 12.6 | 0.3 |
| 2022 Tesla Model X | 125 | 26.7 | 0.63 |
| 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 134 | 28.7 | 0.68 |
| 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 | 134 | 28.7 | 0.68 |
| 2022 Tesla Model S | 136 | 29.1 | 0.69 |
| 2022 Kia EV6 | 275 | 58.8 | 1.4 |
| 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning | 301 | 64.4 | 1.53 |
| 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 402 | 86.0 | 2.04 |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 763 | 163.3 | 3.88 |
| 2022 Tesla Model Y | 854 | 182.7 | 4.34 |
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year.
Investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds Closed
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and ele…
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning?
301 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, or about 64.4 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning?
The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 26.6% of complaints.
Does the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).
Is the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 27 new complaints were filed, versus 74 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
How does the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 301 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, or 64.4 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.53, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #73 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ford models its rate is 18% higher; against other Electric vehicles it is 14% higher.