Ford F-150 Lightning Lighting problems
46 of the 536 complaints about the Ford F-150 Lightning (8.6%) concern Lighting, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 5.5× the Lighting share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Lighting complaints peak with the 2022 model (29, 10% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (1). 8 Lighting complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 28 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
Owners most often describe: “light bar”, “rear light”, “water”, “tailgate light” and “reverse lights”. None of these reports describes a crash or fire.
No recall campaign addresses Lighting for the tracked model years.
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 8 · Previous 12 months: 28
Common terms in reports
- light bar25
- rear light13
- water21
- tailgate light8
- reverse lights8
- moisture10
What owners report
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning, VIN [XXX], 42,370 mi. The rear light bar has microcracks allowing moisture intrusion. Water droplets are visible inside the red lens across the tailgate and inside the white reverse lamp (photos attached, taken 5/30/2026).
Flickering parking lights (fog lights); this is the same issue as recall # 22V686 for 2022 F-150, this should be extended to 2023 F-150 year as well. Ford service dept. stated the LED driver module needs to be replaced; they quoted me a $700 repair cost.
The light bar on the tailgate that is the brake lights and reverse lights is known to get moisture inside and stop working. It is a known problem with Ford as they recalled them 2 years ago and replaced it under warranty.
I own a 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat (VIN [XXX] ). Around June 6, 2025, I brought my truck to Apple Ford Shakopee for a scheduled appointment because I noticed moisture collecting inside the rear light bar.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the reverse lights failed to function as intended. The contact exited the vehicle, and someone pointed out that the rear passenger’s side reverse light failed to activate as designed.
Earlier this year, I filed NHTSA ID 11663872 when I noticed moisture collecting in the brake light assembly on my truck and Ford called this "normal", despite earlier issuing a recall for this very thing happening under NHTSA action 23V-418.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Lighting for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford F-150 Lightning problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Frequently asked questions
How common are Lighting problems on the Ford F-150 Lightning?
46 of the 536 complaints about the Ford F-150 Lightning (8.6%) concern Lighting, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 5.5× the Lighting share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Ford F-150 Lightning model years have the most Lighting complaints?
By model year, Lighting complaints peak with the 2022 model (29, 10% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (1).
Is there a recall for Ford F-150 Lightning Lighting problems?
No recall campaign addresses Lighting for the tracked model years.