Model year
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name F-150 Lightning for 2025. Under the matched name F-150 LIGHTNING BEV, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 9 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for F-150 LIGHTNING BEV are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4), SERVICE BRAKES (3), ENGINE (2). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 66–72 MPGe combined and 47.0–50.7 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,050–$1,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2025. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-150 LIGHTNING BEV | 3 | 9 | 0 |
Recalls for F-150 LIGHTNING BEV
25V863000 · Dec 12, 2025
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…
25V438000 · Jun 27, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front brake jounce hose bracket screws may loosen and detach, which can allow the jounce hose to contact the tire and result in a brake fluid leak.
25V341000 · May 23, 2025
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.
Complaints for F-150 LIGHTNING BEV
9 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for F-150 LIGHTNING BEV
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 78 | 63 | 70 | 47.9 | 320 | $1,100 |
| F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1 · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 78 | 63 | 70 | 47.9 | 320 | $1,100 |
| F-150 Lightning 4WD SR · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 76 | 61 | 68 | 49.4 | 240 | $1,100 |
| F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 73 | 60 | 66 | 50.7 | 300 | $1,150 |
| F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2 · Automatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 79 | 65 | 72 | 47.0 | 300 | $1,050 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.