Does the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning have electrical problems?

NHTSA records 60 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 model year, making up 66% of all complaints filed for that year. Common patterns include water intrusion in the tailgate lightbar and high-voltage powertrain fault warnings.

Is there a recall for the 2022 F-150 Lightning's electrical system?

Yes. Four recalls tied to the Electrical System affect 2022 F-150 Lightning trucks: campaign 23V418000 and 25V731000 for the rear lightbar, 25V131000 for high-voltage battery cell defects, and 25V272000 for junction box busbar fasteners.

At what mileage do electrical problems show up on the 2022 F-150 Lightning?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2022 F-150 Lightning is 16,775 miles.

Is the electrical complaint rate improving in newer F-150 Lightning years?

NHTSA data shows the Electrical System share of complaints was 66% in 2022 and 70% in 2023, then dropped to 30% in 2024 and 50% in 2025, though 2024 and 2025 have far fewer total complaints logged so far.

Did the 2022 F-150 Lightning electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for the 2022 F-150 Lightning Electrical System complaints lists 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 60 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 F-150 Lightning, 66% of its 91 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 16,775, and four related recalls cover the rear lightbar, high-voltage battery cells, and junction box busbars.

Electrical System complaints: 60; 66% of 91
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 16,775 mi
Related recalls: 4

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Rear tailgate lightbar accumulates water after rain and causes reverse, brake, or tail lamps to flicker, dim, or stop working entirely.
Instrument panel shows a 'High Voltage Power Train Fault' message telling the driver to stop driving and contact a dealer.
Front turn signal intermittently fails to flash, doubling its blink rate on the dash while the exterior bulb stays dark, so other drivers can't see the turn signal.
Speakers emit a loud explosive popping sound followed by crackling static when the vehicle is started, with the noise continuing even after the audio is muted.
Battery drains quickly and fails to hold a charge at low mileage, though the dealer found no fault on inspection.
Cruise control unexpectedly jumps speed by 10 mph when passing road signs.

When 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 4, 2022, latest Sep 11, 2026.

60 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2025 (5).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

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.
NHTSA 25V272000Apr 23, 2025Electrical System3 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
Risk: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-144.
NHTSA 25V131000Feb 28, 2025Electrical System950 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning battery electric vehicles. A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit.
Risk: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high voltage battery array as necessary, 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 25S18.
NHTSA 23V418000Jun 9, 2023Electrical System16,375 vehicles
Exterior lighting
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 BEV vehicles. 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 replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S30.

Electrical System complaints by F-150 Lightning model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202260 (66%)
202376 (70%)
20249 (30%)
20254 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning have electrical problems?: NHTSA records 60 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 model year, making up 66% of all complaints filed for that year. Common patterns include water intrusion in the tailgate lightbar and high-voltage powertrain fault warnings.
Is there a recall for the 2022 F-150 Lightning's electrical system?: Yes. Four recalls tied to the Electrical System affect 2022 F-150 Lightning trucks: campaign 23V418000 and 25V731000 for the rear lightbar, 25V131000 for high-voltage battery cell defects, and 25V272000 for junction box busbar fasteners.
At what mileage do electrical problems show up on the 2022 F-150 Lightning?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2022 F-150 Lightning is 16,775 miles.
Is the electrical complaint rate improving in newer F-150 Lightning years?: NHTSA data shows the Electrical System share of complaints was 66% in 2022 and 70% in 2023, then dropped to 30% in 2024 and 50% in 2025, though 2024 and 2025 have far fewer total complaints logged so far.
Did the 2022 F-150 Lightning electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for the 2022 F-150 Lightning Electrical System complaints lists 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires reported.