2023 Ford F 150 Super Crew Lightning Bev
Common Problems
Ranked from 67 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Instrument Cluster Failure
25complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe instrument cluster and display screen frequently fail, showing no information such as speed, battery charge, or warning lights.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Vehicle fails to start with 'Stop Safely Now' message
13complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle fails to start and displays a 'Stop Safely Now' message, leaving the driver stranded.
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Water Intrusion into Rear Light Bar
12complaintsMedium severityElectricalWater intrusion into the rear light bar causes flickering and malfunction of the tail lights and reverse lights.
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Back Over Prevention System Malfunction
8complaintsMedium severityOtherThe back over prevention system malfunctions, causing the rearview camera to freeze or the parking sensors to fail, increasing the risk of accidents.
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Axle bolt failure
6complaintsHigh severityTransmissionAxle bolts shearing off, leading to potential loss of vehicle control and safety.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, causing the warning light to illuminate unexpectedly at various speeds.
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Transmission Downshift Issues
6complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission downshifts suddenly and hard, causing the rear tires to lock up on wet or slippery roads, increasing the risk of loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Air Conditioning Issues
4complaintsLow severityFuel systemThe air conditioning system intermittently stops working or works poorly, affecting the comfort and climate control of the vehicle.
$800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Battery pack failure
4complaintsHigh severityFuel systemBattery pack malfunctions causing multiple safety issues and loss of vehicle power.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.