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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

67/100

#2 most-complained of 4 F-150 Lightning years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 F-150 Lightning has a Complaint Index of 67 and ranks 2nd worst out of 4 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 91 complaints, 9 recalls, and 4 crashes, with Electrical System issues making up 66% of complaints.

Complaints
91
Recalls
9
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
68
76 city / 61 hwy

Top 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System60 (66%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain13 (14%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (12%)
  4. Other11 (12%)
  5. Engine10 (11%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers7 (8%)
  7. Fuel System5 (5%)
  8. Brakes2 (2%)
  9. Structure & Body2 (2%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (2%)

What owners report

  • Some owners report unintended acceleration events, including a low-speed crash while stopped at a light with the collision assistant light flashing but no braking response.
  • Steering wheel reportedly veered sharply while BlueCruise hands-free driving was active at 20–25 MPH, causing the truck to cross lanes and hit a guardrail.
  • Owners describe a loud, explosive popping sound from the speakers at startup followed by ongoing crackling audio distortion.
  • Some trucks reportedly lost power and became unable to exceed 2 mph in either direction due to a battery malfunction, leaving the vehicle undriveable.
  • Windshield wipers reportedly operated inconsistently, sometimes stopping mid-cycle after the washer was used, especially in cold weather.
  • A sunroof panel reportedly shattered inward while driving on the highway with no apparent external cause.
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning complaints: complaints filed per month10Sep 2022Mar 2023Oct 2023Apr 2024Dec 2024Jun 2025Feb 2026
126 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2023 (10).

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning recalls

9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V863000Dec 12, 2025Transmission & Powertrain272,645 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Power train:automatic transmission:internal:park pawl

    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."

    Risk: 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.

  2. NHTSA 25V731000Oct 24, 2025Electrical System14,843 vehicles

    Exterior lighting

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V418. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.

    Risk: Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2025.

  3. NHTSA 25V340000May 23, 2025Suspension, Wheels & Tires197 vehicles

    Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles equipped with 20" or 22" all season tires that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-453. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

    Risk: Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C20.

See all 9 recalls for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning →

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning fuel economy and fuel cost

City
76 MPG
Highway
61 MPG
Combined
68 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,100
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Electricity
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other F-150 Lightning years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Caution6791968
2023Avoid1001091168
2024Good3330469

All Ford F-150 Lightning years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2022 model a Complaint Index of 67 and a Caution verdict, ranking 2nd worst of the 4 model years covered. It has 91 complaints and 9 recalls on file.
What is the top problem area for the 2022 F-150 Lightning?
Electrical System issues dominate, accounting for 66% of all complaints (60 of 91), with a median failure mileage of 12,550 miles for the model overall.
Does the 2022 F-150 Lightning have recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the 2022 model year, covering areas including Electrical System, Brakes, Transmission & Powertrain, and Suspension, Wheels & Tires.
How does the 2022 Lightning compare to other model years?
The 2022 model (Complaint Index 67) ranks better than 2023 (Complaint Index 100, Avoid) but worse than 2024 (33, Good) and 2025 (0, Best).
Were there any crashes reported for the 2022 F-150 Lightning?
NHTSA lists 4 crashes and 2 injuries tied to 2022 F-150 Lightning complaints, with no fires or deaths reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.