10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

May 242024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Weatherstripping on sunroof is deteriorating. This could affect the safety of the driver as well as any passengers in the vehicle if it was to start leaking. Furthermore, if water entered the cabin it could affect any electrical components that might interfere with the driving of the vehicle thus causing a safety hazard to any vehicles that would be nearby if this was to happen. The vehicle was taken to the local Ford dealership on 5/29/2024 for inspection. The repair was denied because the whole sunroof would need to be replaced in order to fix the weatherstripping. No one else has looked at the weatherstripping. It was first noticed on 5/24/2024.

- Madison, IN, USA

problem #7

May 122023

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Noticed when the vehicle was already in motion and accelerating to get up to the street speed the truck all of a sudden starts shaking in the back. The shaking was not only in the back but in the front also. I called Ford and they stated there was nothing wrong with it. If that-??s the case the explain why the back end and front end of the truck started shaking.

- Fort Smith, AR, USA

problem #6

Jul 282023

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
While driving down interstate Friday, July 28, at approximately 6:15PM in North Augusta, SC, I heard a loud noise and could not identify what had happened. It was raining so I did not notice that the fixed portion of the panoramic sunroof over the back seat was shattered. I did not think to even look back there closely. The next morning I got into vehicle to find glass in back seat and water all over floor and seat in back. The whole panel had shattered.

- North Augusta, SC, USA

problem #5

Jun 072023

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Injury caused when power tailgate failed to slowly lower upon release. Upon release, the tailgate fell open instead of slowly opening as normal (it is a power tailgate). The force of the falling tailgate twisted my wrist and the tailgate hit my arm as I was unprepared for the tailgate to fail and quickly fall. The tailgate operated normally immediately after this incident.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #4

Apr 272023

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
After opening hood (front trunk) electronically, the hood will not close after pushing electrical actuation button. The hood sometimes only opens partially after pushing the button on the front edge of the grill. The hood can be difficult to latch after malfunction of the electronic open/close mechanism. The emergency exit button is likely affected by the failure to open after pushing the button. It might be possible to be trapped in the front trunk or to have to hood open while driving.

- Bossier City, LA, USA

problem #3

May 152023

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Multiple times while driving, the tailgate has come open, allowing cargo to fall out onto the roadway. There is no notification to the driver that the tailgate has been opened or that it remains unsecured. The problem has been recognized in other F-150s but I believe it is more widespread. I am unsure what causes the tailgate to open but it has happened multiple times in both city and freeway driving.

- Glenview, IL, USA

problem #2

Apr 102023

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Issue #1. Forward collision sensors not working warnings keep appearing and flashing on dash. Vehicle has 12000 miles. 2. Hood popped open at speed of 90 MPH without a warning or manual operation of lever. Hood was not opened during a 500 Mile trip so operator error is ruled out. The safety latch was able to secured the hood temporarily. It was communicated to Ford Motor Co Under Incident # CAS#42214521. Phone number : 1-866 637 3788 X 79752

- Casa Grande, AZ, USA

problem #1

Jun 102022

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
The tailgate opens without warning and no warning is given when it opens. The tailgate opens without warning while driving, parked and not running. This has opened on me several time causing numerous safety issues to include contents of my bed falling out on the roadway while driving. The tailgate has opened as my young daughter was walking by and it nearly striking her in the head. As I left the store today when I returned to my vehicle the tailgate was down and had opened while I was not in or near the vehicle. I contacted the dealership where the vehicle was purchased and was told that there is no recall or fix for the issue at this time. I was told they are aware of the issue but could not fix it. There are no lights, sounds or warnings to when the tailgate will open.

- Locust Grove, GA, USA