CarRecallWatchThe 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (14 reports).
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recalls
Park Function May Fail, Allowing Vehicle to Roll Away
The integrated park module in certain electric vehicles may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park.
Front Control Arm Can Detach, Causing Loss of Steering
A front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly during assembly.
Battery Cell Defect Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire
A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells of these electric pickups may cause an internal short circuit.
Front Control Arm Can Detach, Causing Loss of Steering
The upper ball joint nut on the front upper control arm may not have been tightened properly during assembly.
Most common 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV problems
Problem areas named in the 31 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
Changing the drive mode from âtow, normal or sportâ does not save after vehicle is restarted. Results in unexpected acceleration or braking behaviour.
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. The failure eliminated all speedometer readings, battery state-of-charge indicators, gear selections, and safety telltales/warning lights in violation of FMVSS 101. When previously reporting intermittent digital screen and electrical dropouts, Ford and dealership service personnel claimed this behavior is 'normal operation' and have failed to correct the underlying electrical/gateway defect across multiple service visits. The vehicle cannot be operated safely without an operational speedometer and warning cluster. Video link: [X
The factory Pedestrian Alert System on my 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning produces an exterior warning sound at low speeds that is insufficiently audible to pedestrians in normal parking-lot conditions. On multiple occasions pedestrians have walked directly into my vehicleâs path without apparently hearing my approaching vehicle, requiring me to brake abruptly to avoid hitting them. Iâm each instance, my vehicle is operating at very low speeds where the electric drivetrain produces little conventional vehicle noise. I am concerned that the factory pedestrian warning sound is inadequate to accomplish its intended safety function under FMVSS 141. I have not modified or disabled the pedestrian wa
We were driving down the road, hit a normal bump outside our neighborhood (one we go over all the time) and the rear window glass went bang. Looking through the rear view mirror, I saw that the entire window was cracked (like a spider web). The window remained intact the redt of the drive home. When we arrived home, we got out of the car, and closed the doors, which caused the window to blow out all over the driveway and tonneau cover. There was no physical damage before hand. Ford is refusing to cover this issue under warranty, even though it was a non-impact glass break, caused either by either the vehicle body twisting just enough or thermal resistance issue with the defroster (it was n
Following a software update by Ford in the past 6-8 months, upon start-up my vehicle asks me which drive mode I wish to be in but then after 15-45 seconds "forgets" my answer and changes drive modes. This results in regenerative braking being disabled, at random, in the middle of a drive. This is a major safety issue, as I will expect braking to applying while easing up on the accelerator but that simply doesn't happen. This could cause an accident, injury or worse.
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV questions
Does the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV: Park Function May Fail, Allowing Vehicle to Roll Away; Front Control Arm Can Detach, Causing Loss of Steering; Battery Cell Defect Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire; Front Control Arm Can Detach, Causing Loss of Steering. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (14), Electrical System (9), Service Brakes (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.