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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.

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High severity
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Medium
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Low

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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  1. 1

    Instrument Cluster Failure

    25complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The 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 · 13 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Vehicle fails to start with 'Stop Safely Now' message

    13complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The vehicle fails to start and displays a 'Stop Safely Now' message, leaving the driver stranded.

  3. 3

    Water Intrusion into Rear Light Bar

    12complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Water intrusion into the rear light bar causes flickering and malfunction of the tail lights and reverse lights.

  4. 4

    Back Over Prevention System Malfunction

    8complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The back over prevention system malfunctions, causing the rearview camera to freeze or the parking sensors to fail, increasing the risk of accidents.

  5. 5

    Axle bolt failure

    6complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Axle bolts shearing off, leading to potential loss of vehicle control and safety.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 18 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    6complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, causing the warning light to illuminate unexpectedly at various speeds.

  7. 7

    Transmission Downshift Issues

    6complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The 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 · 18 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Air Conditioning Issues

    4complaints
    Low severityFuel system

    The 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 · 36 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Battery pack failure

    4complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Battery pack malfunctions causing multiple safety issues and loss of vehicle power.

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.

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