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Ford F-150 Lightning

EPA Range: 320 miles

Reliability

Overall Reliability

The 2023 F-150 Lightning is less reliable than other cars from the same model year.

Most Common Trouble Spots
Common Trouble Spot
Common Trouble Spot

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

In-car Electronics

Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

What Owners Say

Apple CarPlay

"sometimes it doesn't interface with iPhone. sometimes he sounds does not activate and all you have to do is turn off the vehicle and start again. problem solved"

Anonymous, TX (2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum Electric)

"CarPlay is intermittently unable to play audio or allow phone calls. Pairing and unpairing does not fix it, you must wait for a full car shutdown. Again, no software updates have been published by Ford due to faulty over the air update procedures."

Anonymous, WA (2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat Electric)
Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

"sometimes it won't accept the Ihpone bluetooth"

Anonymous, TX (2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum Electric)
Speakers

"Randomly the speakers are not emitting sound. Shutting vehicle off and restarting usually solves the issue."

Anonymous A., CA (2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat Electric)

EV Charging

Won't charge at home; won't work with some public chargers; won't fully charge; charge connection; charge port door.

What Owners Say

Charge connection problem

"The port would not charge from high-speed chargers. Discovered on a trip - took 1.5 days to travel 150 miles!!!"

Anonymous A., VA (2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Unsure Electric)
Problem charging in cold/bad weather

"Something went wrong with the 12 volt battery that runs the elecctronic system. (as opposed to the systems that drives the vehicle. The truck needed to be towed to the dealer who replaced the 12 volt battery."

Anonymous, NH (2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat Electric)
Won't DC (direct-current) fast charge at all

"Too few fast chargers available to trust to go on a trip."

Anonymous A., OH (2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum Electric)

Electric Motor

Electric drive failure, replacement or malfunction.

What Owners Say

Electric drive motor malfunction (didn't need replacement)

""I have a powertrain system fault off and on for the life of the vehicle. The Ford system does not seem to be set up for EV repairs/maintenance at least in our area. I have brought it in for the same problem several times, and never got it fixed. Typically I am told that their EV guy is not in, even though I schedule it specifically for when he is there by phone with the service department.""

Anonymous, WA (2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Electric)

EV Battery

Electric/hybrid battery pack failure, replacement or malfunction, or cooling.

What Owners Say

Electric/hybrid battery pack replacement

"One module in the battery had a voltage out of spec and was replaced under warranty."

Anonymous, GA (2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat Electric)

Noises/Leaks

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Squeaks or rattles

"It rattles once in a while on the driver's side door."

Anonymous A., MO (2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat Electric)

Climate System

AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

Suspension/Steering

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

Brakes

Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

Body Hardware

Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

Electrical Accessories

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

2023 Pickup Trucks Reliability

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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Powertrain
Electric Motor
EV Battery
EV Charging
Drive System
Suspension/Steering
Brakes
Climate System
Build Quality
Electrical Accessories
Body Hardware
Paint/Trim
Noises/Leaks
In-car Electronics
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes, to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
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