Question 1

Is the Ford F-150 LIGHTNING BEV reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Ford F-150 LIGHTNING BEV has 374 total NHTSA complaints across 4 model years. The most reliable years are 2025 (11 complaints), 2024 (39 complaints). Years to avoid: 2023 (187 complaints), 2022 (137 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Ford F-150 LIGHTNING BEV should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2023, 2022 Ford F-150 LIGHTNING BEV. The 2023 model has the most complaints (187) with the top issue being ELECTRICAL.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Ford F-150 LIGHTNING BEV?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Ford F-150 LIGHTNING BEV are 2025 (11 complaints), 2024 (39 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	11	On September 19, 2025, my wife was at the wheel of...	Excellent Reliability
2024	39	The cameras are of poor quality and are often blur...	Above Average
2023	187	I have a F150 Lightning being delivered ( expected...	Avoid This Year
2022	137	On October 4, 2022 at ~1:30 p.m. EDT I was stopped...	Below Average

Ford F-150 LIGHTNING BEV — All Years

Ford F-150 LIGHTNING BEV — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid