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problem #10

Jul 092024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Hello regarding Ford-??s program 22G06 for the steering wheel heated feature my truck was built during those times and selected plants and they state it-??s not under NHTSA-??s list of requirements?

- Pinellas Park , FL, USA

problem #9

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 #8

Jun 022024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
My car should have been included in the recall to replace the heated steering wheel with this vehicle. Ford has decided that because they did not put a heating element in my steering wheel yet I got charged the $4000 for it and only got $140 credit. I do not think that is fair and should get it upgraded as the 2023 Ford F150 have except for my truck

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #7

Apr 152024

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
While driving on interstate vehicle lost all braking and steering. Numerous warning lights popped up. I almost was in a very bad accident. I was able to put transmission in manual and gear down and finally got steering back with no power and could maneuver off road. Truck then shut down and would not start again. Called Ford and not very helpful. Contacting attorney for help.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #6

Sep 192023

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
When selecting the TOWING option on the dash cluster, the dash shuts off to a black screen and restarts while driving. This prevents seeing the speed and other dash information. The truck also sends warning to phone after dash shut off that power steering, ABS, seatbelt control, and airbag control is malfunctioning. Took to dealer and they were able to reproduce the issue. The replaced dash but did not fix. They escalated the issue to Ford who said they are working on it back in October. Still no fix.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #5

Dec 192023

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
When it-??s below freezing, I am experiencing a loud humming/rumbling noise while driving. It last for a mile or two then stop. I haven't drove the vehicle much in fear or damaging anything. There are 2 other vehicle in my area experiencing?the same issue & they have the same vehicle. I've been to dealer, they werent able to duplicate the issue but informed me a sales advisor there with the same truck is also having this issue but havent found a fix as it continues to happen. There are many compliants and videos online regarding this issue. Ford need to open an inverstigation into this issue and provide a recall/remedy.

- Gratz, PA, USA

problem #4

Nov 222023

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Loud vibration while driving, similar to passing over a rumble strip, believed to originate from IWES operating in colder weather. Fear of damage from grinding parts effecting operation of 4WD system.

- Windsor, CO, USA

problem #3

Nov 072023

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Truck will randomly start making rumble strip or like you have knobby tires noise from front end. You can put it in 4 high and back 2wd an it goes away.this has happened at different speed and differs temp.

- Hazard , KY, USA

problem #2

Nov 012023

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
Both front IWE-??s are in question. When it-??s cold out like below 32 degrees, I driving and hear a grinding noise. Sounds like a bearing type noise when they are stuck engage and one free spinning. The dealer told me if I hear noise again to engage/press 4high. The noise went away but not fixed.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #1

Oct 152023

F-150 Lightning

  • miles
The vehicle's message center reported multiple system failures while driving 70 MPH on a two lane Montana highway. The steering assist failure caused the wheel to jerk left/right before locking up. It took all the strength I had to keep the vehicle from exiting the roadway. If someone else was driving they would not have likely been as fortunate. The vehicle is now parked inside while I wait to hear from Ford. The local dealer won't look at the truck until the middle of next month. The truck has about 1500 miles.

- Florence, MT, USA