Which year to buy
Best bet2024Fewest serious problems: 0.4× usual
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2022–2023More problems; check the recalls were done
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2024BEST BUYSerious complaints 0.4× usual
19 serious complaints of 30, the most about brakes (6) and speed control (5); 0.4× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2024 vehicles. 11 recalls.
What owners report
“Following a software update by Ford in the past 6-8 months, upon start-up my vehicle asks me which drive mode I wish to be in but then after 15-45 seconds "forgets" my answer and changes drive modes. This results in regenerative braking being disabled, at random, in the middle of a drive.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Jul 2026
“While driving at speed on public roads on [], 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.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the speed control, Sep 2026
Fixes and extended coverage
- Repair program Customer Satisfaction Program 25B45 Certain 2024-2025 Model Year F-150 Equipped With 5.0L Engine Engine Replacement (25B45, Sep 2025)
- Repair program Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh 3-4, 4-5 upshifts * Harsh 5-3, 4-3 downshifts * Harsh reverse engagements These symptoms may be worse when cold. (TSB 25-2587, Mar 2026)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
30 owner complaints · 11 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 66–70 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2024 trims and features
Every F-150 Lightning year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2024
- New trim: Flash
- Lane keeping: Lane Keep Assist → Hands-Free Lane Centering (Lariat)
- Heated seats: Front → Front, Second Row (Lariat)
- Apple CarPlay: Not listed → Wireless (Lariat, Pro)
- Android Auto: Not listed → Wireless (Lariat, Pro)
- Speakers: 18 → 14 (Platinum)
- Heated seats: Front, Second Row → Front (Platinum)
- Wheels: 18 in → 20 in (XLT)
2024 F-150 Lightning trims
| Flash | Lariat | Platinum | Pro | XLT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | |||||
| Drivetrain | Extended Range | Extended Range | Extended Range | Extended Range / LFP Battery / Standard Range | LFP Battery / Standard Range |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 15 in | 15 in | — | 12 in | — |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | — | Wireless | — |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | — | Wireless | — |
| Digital gauge cluster | — | — | — | 12 in | — |
| Audio | Bang & Olufsen | — | Bang & Olufsen | — | — |
| Speakers | 8 | — | 14 | 6 | — |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — | — | — | — |
| Lane keeping | Hands-Free Lane Centering | Hands-Free Lane Centering | Hands-Free Lane Centering | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist |
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | — | — | Blind Spot Alert | — |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | — | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — |
| 360-degree camera | Surround View Camera | Surround View Camera | Surround View Camera | Optional | Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | Front | — | — | Rear | — |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Cloth | Leather + option | Leather | Vinyl | Cloth |
| Heated seats | — | Front, Second Row | Front | Front | — |
| Ventilated seats | — | Front | Front | — | — |
| Driver seat memory | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | — |
| Climate zones | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Moonroof | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 20 in | 20 in | 22 in | 18 in | 20 in |
Packages and options (66)
| Flash | Lariat | Platinum | Pro | XLT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 MPH Speed Limitation | — | — | — | — | — |
| 70 MPH Speed Limitation | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dual eMotor – Extended Range Battery – Dual Onboard Charging | — | — | — | — | — |
| Equipment Group 110A | — | — | — | Standard | — |
| Equipment Group 311A | — | — | — | — | Standard |
| Equipment Group 312A | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| Equipment Group 511A | — | Standard | — | — | — |
| Equipment Group 710A | — | — | Standard | — | — |
| Max Trailer Tow Package $1,100 | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Platinum Black Package $8,000 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Pro Power Onboard – 9.6 kW $1,200 | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Pro SSV (Special Service Vehicle) Package $145 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Smart Acceleration Truncation | — | — | — | — | — |
| Speed Limitation – 75 MPH governed top speed | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tow Technology Package $1,950 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Extended Range Battery | Standard | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| LFP Battery | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Aluminum Crossbed Toolbox by Weather Guard – Bright $950 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aluminum Crossbed Toolbox by Weather Guard – Matte Black $950 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bed Cargo Net – Horizontal | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Vertical Bed Cargo Net $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bed Divider $400 | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Foldable Pickup Box Bed Extender $945 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Removable Bed Mat $195 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bed Tailgate Lock by McGard™ $70 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Plastic drop-in bedliner $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Tough Bed® spray-in bedliner $595 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Fast-Charging Adapter (NACS) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Front License Plate Bracket | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| LED Warning Beacons by Sound Off Signal – Amber strobe color | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mobile Power Cord (120V/240V) $500 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Pivot Storage Box by UnderCover – Right Hand Side $290 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Power Deployable Running Boards w/ Black Accent $255 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Tailgate Step $430 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Tonneau Pickup Box Cover – Hard Folding $1,200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tonneau Pickup Box Cover – Retractable $2,200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Soft Folding Tonneau Pickup Box Cover $590 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Individual Trailer TPMS/Customer-Placed Trailer Camera $1,115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exposed wheel lock kit $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Lock Kit, Hidden Lugs $80 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Ash Cup with Coin Holder $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ash Cup with Lighter $110 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| In-Vehicle Safe by Console Vault® $400 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit with Ford Logo $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Floor Liner – Tray Style $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Floor Liner – Tray Style (Less Carpeted Matching Floor Mats) $160 | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Back-up Alarm System | — | — | — | — | — |
| LED Warning Beacons by Sound Off Signal – Amber/White strobe color | — | — | — | — | — |
| LED Warning Beacons by Sound Off Signal – Red/Blue strobe color | — | — | — | — | — |
| Non-controllable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ford BlueCruise Equipped (3-year Plan) $2,100 | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| 275/60R20 All-Terrain Tires $150 | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| ActiveX Seating Material | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Agate Black Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Antimatter Blue Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Avalanche | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carbonized Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Iconic Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Oxford White | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Star White Metallic Tri-Coat $995 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Black / Medium Dark Slate Leather-Trimmed | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Medium Dark Slate Cloth | Optional | — | — | — | Optional |
| Medium Dark Slate Police-Grade Heavy-Duty Cloth | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Medium Dark Slate Vinyl | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Space Gray Premium Nirvana Leather with Black Tuxedo Stripes | — | — | Optional | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Nhtsa vin decode, Oem order guide, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | 5 of 5 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 | Electric | 4WD, AWD | 66–72 MPGe | 5 of 5 | 13 | 8 | Electrical system (4) | — |
| 2024 | Electric | AWD | 66–70 MPGe | 5 of 5 | 11 | 30 | Unknown or other (14) | — |
| 2023 | Electric | AWD | 66–70 MPGe | 5 of 5 | 13 | 203 | Electrical system (97) | — |
| 2022 | Electric | AWD | 66–70 MPGe | 5 of 5 | 23 | 302 | Electrical system (97) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)AWD or 4WDTows 5,000 lb or moreHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricFully electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | FORD F-150 (SUPER CREW) LIGHTNING BEV PU/CC BEV 4WD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Ford F-150 (Super Crew) Lightning BEV PU/CC 4WD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 8 |
| 2024 | Ford F-150 (Super Crew) Lightning BEV PU/CC 4WD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 30 |
| 2023 | Ford F-150 (Super Crew) Lightning BEV PU/CC 4WD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 11 | 203 |
| 2022 | Ford F-150 (Super Crew) Lightning BEV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 9 | 302 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 | Auto (A1) | 70 |
| 2025 | F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2 | Auto (A1) | 72 |
| 2025 | F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1 | Auto (A1) | 70 |
| 2025 | F-150 Lightning 4WD SR | Auto (A1) | 68 |
| 2025 | F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD | Auto (A1) | 66 |
| 2024 | F-150 Lightning 4WD | Auto (A1) | 68 |
| 2024 | F-150 Lightning 4WD Extended Range | Auto (A1) | 70 |
| 2024 | F-150 Lightning PRO 4WD Extended Range | Auto (A1) | 70 |
| 2024 | F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD | Auto (A1) | 66 |
| 2023 | F-150 Lightning 4WD | Auto (A1) | 68 |
| 2023 | F-150 Lightning 4WD Extended Range | Auto (A1) | 70 |
| 2023 | F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD | Auto (A1) | 66 |
| 2022 | F-150 Lightning 4WD | Auto (A1) | 68 |
| 2022 | F-150 Lightning 4WD Extended Range | Auto (A1) | 70 |
| 2022 | F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD | Auto (A1) | 66 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.