How many engine complaints does the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning have?

NHTSA lists 20 engine-related complaints for the 2023 model year, which is 18% of the 109 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2023 F-150 Lightning engine problems?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category on the 2023 model year.

At what mileage do these engine problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 2,100 miles.

Did any of these engine complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury tied to this complaint category for the 2023 model year, with no fires reported.

How does 2023 compare to other F-150 Lightning model years for engine complaints?

The 2023 model year shows 20 engine complaints (18% share) versus 10 complaints (11% share) in 2022, 5 complaints (17% share) in 2024, and 3 complaints (38% share) in 2025.

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 20 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning, 18% of its 109 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure is 2,100 miles, and no related recalls are listed.

Engine complaints: 20; 18% of 109
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 2,100 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report the truck suddenly accelerating on its own at low speed with the brake pedal depressed, in one case causing a collision.
Some drivers describe the vehicle surging forward without any foot on the accelerator pedal, with the surge becoming a repeated occurrence.
A few complaints filed under the engine category describe the instrument cluster going blank while driving, hiding speed and other data before the display worked again.

When 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 10, 2023, latest Jul 10, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2023 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2024 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by F-150 Lightning model year

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

202210 (11%)
202320 (18%)
20245 (17%)
20253 (38%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning have?: NHTSA lists 20 engine-related complaints for the 2023 model year, which is 18% of the 109 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 F-150 Lightning engine problems?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category on the 2023 model year.
At what mileage do these engine problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 2,100 miles.
Did any of these engine complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury tied to this complaint category for the 2023 model year, with no fires reported.
How does 2023 compare to other F-150 Lightning model years for engine complaints?: The 2023 model year shows 20 engine complaints (18% share) versus 10 complaints (11% share) in 2022, 5 complaints (17% share) in 2024, and 3 complaints (38% share) in 2025.