The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 5 of 9 complaints (56%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 31 in 2024 to 9 in 2025.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 9
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,050–$1,150
- Combined MPG
- 66–72
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | vs. 2025 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,100–1,150 | 1,100–1,150 | 1,050–1,150 | |
| Combined MPGe | 66–70 | 66–70 | 66–72 | |
| City / Highway MPGe | 73–78 / 60–63 | 73–78 / 60–63 | 73–79 / 60–65 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Complaints filed | 113 | 31 | 9 | |
| Recalls issued | 11 | 4 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 8 | 5 | 4 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 5 of 9 NHTSA complaints (56%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning get?
EPA rates it 66–72 MPGe combined across 5 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
EPA estimates $1,050–$1,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 78 MPGe | 63 MPGe | 70 MPGe | $1,100 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 78 MPGe | 63 MPGe | 70 MPGe | $1,100 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 76 MPGe | 61 MPGe | 68 MPGe | $1,100 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 73 MPGe (low) | 60 MPGe (low) | 66 MPGe (low) | $1,150 (high) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | 4-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 79 MPGe (high) | 65 MPGe (high) | 72 MPGe (high) | $1,050 (low) | 0 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- Consequence
- A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front brake jounce hose bracket screws may loosen and detach, which can allow the jounce hose to contact the tire and result in a brake fluid leak.
- Consequence
- A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front brake hose and replace both brake jounce hose bracket screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S71.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
- Consequence
- A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V949.