2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#3 most-complained of 4 F-150 Lightning years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 F-150 Lightning ranks 3rd of 4 model years with a complaint index of 33 and a "Good" verdict, well below the 2023 (100, Avoid) and 2022 (67, Caution) but above the 2025 (0, Best). NHTSA lists 30 complaints and 4 recalls for 2024, led by electrical system issues.
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 69
- 77 city / 62 hwy
Top 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other14 (47%)
- Electrical System9 (30%)
- Brakes7 (23%)
- Engine5 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (17%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (13%)
- Steering1 (3%)
- Structure & Body1 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report the instrument cluster going black while driving, losing speed, range, and driver-assistance display information.
- One vehicle caught fire while parked and unoccupied, with fire reported shooting from the vehicle before it was extinguished.
- Some owners describe unexpected acceleration, including a case where the truck lurched forward at a drive-through with the brake pedal depressed and no stopping.
- A front upper control arm ball joint nut reportedly came loose, leading to loss of steering and suspension control, tied to a related recall.
- Owners describe the gear shifter getting stuck in Drive or Park with an amber wrench warning and a reduced-power message on the dash.
- One driver reported the forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking system failed to activate during a rear-end collision caused by another vehicle.
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 25V341000May 23, 2025Suspension, Wheels & Tires29,501 vehicles
Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V949.
- 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.
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 77 MPG
- Highway
- 62 MPG
- Combined
- 69 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.
2024 compared with other F-150 Lightning years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 model has a complaint index of 33 and ranks 3rd of 4 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Lightning years.
- What problems does the 2024 F-150 Lightning have?
- NHTSA lists 30 complaints for 2024, with the Electrical System as the top problem area (9 complaints, 30% share), followed by Brakes (7 complaints) and Engine issues (5 complaints).
- Does the 2024 F-150 Lightning have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2024 model year, covering the integrated park module, the front upper control arm ball joint nut (two separate recalls), and a high-voltage battery cell short-circuit risk.
- How does the 2024 Lightning compare to other years?
- The 2024 model's complaint index of 33 is much lower than the 2023 model's index of 100 (Avoid) and the 2022 model's 67 (Caution), but higher than the 2025 model's index of 0 (Best).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 F-150 Lightning?
- The EPA rates the 2024 F-150 Lightning at 69 mpg combined (77 city / 62 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $1,100.