Most common 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning problems
Share of the 31 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-150 Lightning complaints by model year
Best F-150 Lightning years: 2025, 2024. Compare all years →
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning recalls (4)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 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.
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 February 10, 2025.
What 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning owners say
Brakes
The contact rented a 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and attempting to slow the vehicle, the RPMs suddenly increased, after which the contact became aware that the vehicle was accelerating independently. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact shifted to park(P) to bring the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle then returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The contact requested a replacement vehicle from the rental company. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was unaware if the vehicle was taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact was unaware if the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000. The VIN was not available.
Ford provides various driving modes for this truck, by their own description this setting changes the responsiveness of the steering, acceleration, and regenerative braking. This mode defaults to "Normal" at startup, with a short on-screen prompt to return to the previous mode. While this is incredibly frustrating, on its own probably doesn't rise to the level of a reportable issue. However sometime in November the truck received an OTA update that has introduced a bug that causes the truck to make an uncommanded return to the Normal drive mode. Regardless of how the truck is put into Sport or another mode (either the "return to mode" prompt, or going into the vehicle menu and selecting another mode) after a few minutes of driving the truck will return to Normal mode. …
Electrical system
The contact owned a 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, it caught on fire. The contact stated that the Police knocked on the door and informed the contact that fire was shooting out of the vehicle. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. In addition, the vehicle was parked in a secluded area of the tow yard. The contact stated that the Fire Department, Police, and Insurance Agent unofficially referred to the failure as electrical or battery-related. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.
While driving at speed on public roads on [redacted], the primary 12-inch digital instrument cluster suffered a total blackout while the vehicle was powered and moving. The failure eliminated all speedometer readings, battery state-of-charge indicators, gear selections, and safety telltales/warning lights in violation of FMVSS 101. When previously reporting intermittent digital screen and electrical dropouts, Ford and dealership service personnel claimed this behavior is 'normal operation' and have failed to correct the underlying electrical/gateway defect across multiple service visits. The vehicle cannot be operated safely without an operational speedometer and warning cluster. Video link: [redacted]
Speed control & acceleration
The contact owns a Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated while in a drive through, a vehicle was ahead, the vehicle appeared to be rolling forward even though the foot was on the brake pedal. The front grill fender area was impacted. The other drivers vehicle the trunk and rear bumper were impacted. No additional property damage. No airbags deployed. No warning lights illuminated including any collision indicators. No injuries were sustained. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate mileage 15,002.
I was making a road trip in my 2024 F150 Lightning Lariat. I pulled up to a Tesla supercharger. I turned the car off and attempted to plug in but the cable was about three inches too short. So I got back in the truck, turned it back on and put it in gear for the last three inches of travel. The truck accelerated dramatically. It clipped two charging stations, hopped a curb and went into a field, headed for a major lane of traffic. I rode the brake as hard as I could and it continued to accelerate. I threw it in neutral and finally got control of it, just short of the road. I turned the vehicle off and back on and drove out of the field, the truck behaving normally. I finished the trip and returned home without incident. In reviewing the experience in my mind, I can't make mistaking the accelerator for the brake pedal make sense. …
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 78 / 63 / 70 MPGe | 320 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: Full-size pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning a good car?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 F-150 Lightning rates better than average: 62% fewer complaints than a typical year of the F-150 Lightning at the same age. It is one of the best F-150 Lightning years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning?
The brakes — 8 complaints, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (8) and speed control & acceleration (6).
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning, the most recent from December 12, 2025 (park pawl). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-150 Lightning?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2025 and 2024. See the full Ford F-150 Lightning years comparison.
At what mileage do 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 15,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.