2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: 3 recalls, 8 owner complaints.
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Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Suspension Vehicle recall #25V341000 · 2025 · 29,501 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #25V438000 · 2025 · 5 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the front brake hose and replace both brake jounce hose bracket screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #25V863000 · 2025 · 272,645 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Forward collision avoidance (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (4): the most common themes are electrical failure (2).
- Brakes (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev has 8 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 5 F-150 Lightning Bev model years for complaints (well below the 48 average). Complaints peaked in 2026 (6 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 10,900 miles. Neighboring years: 2024 (30 complaints, 4 recalls), 2026 (0 complaints, 1 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev problems?
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance (4), electrical (4), brakes (3).
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