10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
623 miles

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problem #76

Jan 032024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Purchased the new truck 12/21/23 within a week or two all the Adas signals and chimes continued to flash. A sensor was ordered and arrived months later and was installed. The problems never stopped. Besides the signals all flashing my blind spot in my mirrors stopped working. The dangerous issue is that while I am driving all of a sudden at any given moment my vehicle loses power and it stops accelerating. I am afraid to drive my new vehicle because I am affraid of pulling out of my driveway or driving on the highway trying to change lanes I am going to lose power and get hit by someone. This truck is not safe to drive.

- Ledyard, CT, USA

problem #75

Feb 012024

F-150 Lightning

  • 14,500 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unattended, the tailgate opened independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While the vehicle was parked at the residence unattended, the tailgate opened unintendedly without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was due to the key fob. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 14,500.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #74

Apr 102024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Air Conditioner will stop working after minutes of being on. This is not bearable in 95-110 degree weather.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #73

Jul 142024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
After driving for approximately 2 hours, A/C stopped blowing out of vents. Even adjusting the fan speed up & lowering temp, vents did not blow air. However, I could hear air blowing within console. During this time, defrost of windshield did not work. I turned off system for approximately 30 minutes and then system began working. This same situation has happened 2previous times.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #72

Jul 092024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Main dashboard display stayed off (blank) when car was started, tried several times, it drove ok but had no instrumentation on speed etc. was able to drive home from work for 30 mins. I have seen online a few people have had the same issue.

- Parker, TX, USA

problem #71

Jul 042024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
When I turned on vehicle the instrument cluster screen was blank. Could not see my speed, etc. Restarting vehicle after placing in park did not fix it. The issue continued while driving vehicle (again with no speedometer). After I got to destination it resolved itself on subsequent start up.

- Ankeny, IA, USA

problem #70

Jun 172024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
A/C unit has frozen up on my truck two times causing me to have to bring it to the delearship for repairs. This is a brand new vehicle and it gets extremely hot in Texas and to have the A/C go out and no longer function is a serious health risk to me and my family.

- Dripping Springs, TX, USA

problem #69

Jul 022024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Gauge cluster completely dark. Cluster is a screen type when dark no speed visible. No warning lights available for safety feedback. Driving without speed is very dangerous mileage u known as display shows mileage.

- Ellenton, FL, USA

problem #68

Jun 282024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
My truck is brand new. The A/C lines and evaporator coil are freezing up when using the A/C, resulting in no air flow out of the vents in the cabin. I checked forums online and this has been a common problem with my vehicle yet Ford has filed no recall to fix it. Dealership states it-??s a faulty temp sensor in the evaporator. Ford refuses to pay for the fix under the vehicle manufacturer warranty because no warning lights are displayed on your dash.

- Warren, AR, USA

problem #67

Jun 202024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Stopped Truck, The rear passenger window went down on its own! The window would not go back up. We stopped at a nearby FordDealership and a service rep looked at it and indicated that when we hit the window button he could hear clicking and said our rear passenger window motor was probably dead. the service rep assisted us in putting plastic on the window, which did not adhere well! We were about 60 miles away from home with young children on a 3 day vacation, The loud noise from the plastic vibrating from the window was deafening!!

- Zanesville, OH, USA

problem #66

May 242024

F-150 Lightning

  • 2,300 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving after a cold start or after stopping at a traffic light, whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that the "Wrench Symbol-?? was illuminated and the message "Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power - Contact Dealer" was displayed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, who diagnosed that the gear shift module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to Manufacturer Communications: Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) High Voltage Battery Module Replacement Program Number: 23H01 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 2,300.

- Burlington, WI, USA

problem #65

Jun 032024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Instrument cluster complete failure. No speedometer, no adaptive cruise or lane centering indications.

- Lebanon, OH, USA

problem #64

May 252024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
The AC stops blowing and cooling at an adequate speed after driving for a period of time. The safety issue is that while the blower is malfunctioning, it cannot defog/defrost the windshield.

- Goddard , KS, USA

problem #63

Jan 292024

F-150 Lightning

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light illuminated. The vehicle was moving but the warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was no failure found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #62

Apr 082024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
I was driving at about 40mph and everything shut off for about 5 seconds. It was long enough for all the gages on the instrument cluster to go to their off positions. The desolation screen went blank as did the infotainment system and all lights.

- Waterville , NY, USA

problem #61

May 172024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Driver instrument cluster shuts off, go's black and resets while driving vehicle. Antilock and airbag system show failure message on Ford app. Instrument cluster then reappears condition reoccurs approximately every 5 minutes

- Federal Way, WA, USA

problem #60

May 162024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
The digital screen the displays tachometer and other gauges won-??t turn on. Have also had issues with the infotainment screen not turning on.

- Buckley, WA, USA

problem #59

May 032024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Dash display went dark. I can-??t not see speedometer or other information

- Hingham, MA, USA

problem #58

Apr 112024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Vehicle dashboard(cluster) and Sync screen continuously goes out while vehicle is in motion. Preventing safe driving, seeing side and back of vehicle, other cars, etc Electric truck systems stop functioning properly, mileage range drops dramatically in extreme temperatures. Frunk opens randomly

- Narberth, PA, USA

problem #57

Apr 162024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Instrument cluster is not starting up - completely dark.

- Meridian, ID, USA

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