Ford F-150 Lightning Transmission / powertrain problems
131 of the 551 complaints about the Ford F-150 Lightning (23.8%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 2.0× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
23 Transmission / powertrain complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 29 in the 12 months before — down 21%.
2 of these reports (1.5%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Transmission / powertrain for the tracked model years.
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 23 · Previous 12 months: 29
What owners report
I was leaving my storage unit on Sunday October 6, 2024 at around 7 pm. I was traveling at 5 mph as I approached the exit gate code box. I stopped at the top of the steep hill by depressing the brake.
I made a left-hand turn during a snow storm, and the right rear wheel slid and I made contact with the curb at a relatively low speed. The rear right wheel assembly failed and snapped, leaving the wheel assembly 90 degrees to normal.
I experienced two wet-road skidding incidents in my 2022 Ford F-150 hybrid. In the first, I was stopped at a light before turning across a three-lane roadway.
I am reporting a concern about the truck’s apparent fuel consumption and hybrid-system operation. I purchased the used 2022 Ford F-150 on [XXX], with 39,647 miles.
I am reporting a concern about the engine-coolant condition in my 2022 Ford F-150 hybrid. During a September 1, 2026 inspection at Ford of Clermont, dealership personnel reportedly showed or described the coolant as black-brown or discolored and recommended…
I purchased a used 2023 Ford F-150 PowerBoost on April 3, 2026. Within days, the vehicle began making a hard clunk during initial acceleration and when stopping.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Transmission / powertrain for the tracked model years.
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Related reading
- Transmission problems explained: shudder, harsh shifts, CVTs and what to test on a driveHow the main automatic transmission types fail, the symptoms owner complaints describe for each, and a practical test-drive checklist.