168 of the 536 complaints about the Ford F-150 Lightning (31.3%) concern Electrical, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 2.0× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
168Complaints · Electrical
31.3%Share of complaints
1.99×vs. all vehicles
27Last 12 months
6.0%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2022 model (80, 27% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (2). 27 Electrical complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 30 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “ears”, “speakers”, “loud”, “static” and “instrument”. 10 of these reports (6.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 8 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 23V688000 (2023-10-13, model years 2023).
While maneuvering the vehicle to park near a building, the truck unexpectedly accelerated forward and crashed into the building. I did not intend for the vehicle to accelerate into the structure.
Electrical · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11760024 · Crash
When i had the radio paused and not playing anything in my 2023 f150 lightning it made a loud auditory pop and one of my ears hearing got "muffled"
Electrical · 2026-08-14 · ODI 11756934
While driving at speed on public roads on [XXX], the primary 12-inch digital instrument cluster suffered a total blackout while the vehicle was powered and moving.
Electrical · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761496
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).
Electrical · 2026-08-21 · ODI 11758475
Main cluster display not working. Remainder of displays, accessories and truck works as normal
Electrical · 2026-08-21 · ODI 11758486
The forward dash instrument panel is completely out. Unable to see miles per hour, charge settings, odometer, cruise control etc. Completely blank.
Electrical · 2026-07-20 · ODI 11751680
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT Campaign 23V688000 · 2023-10-13 · Model years: 2023
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C32.
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S15.
How common are Electrical problems on the Ford F-150 Lightning?
168 of the 536 complaints about the Ford F-150 Lightning (31.3%) concern Electrical, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 2.0× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Ford F-150 Lightning model years have the most Electrical complaints?
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2022 model (80, 27% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (2).
Is there a recall for Ford F-150 Lightning Electrical problems?
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 23V688000 (2023-10-13, model years 2023).