2023 Ford F-150 Lightning: raw data

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vehicle	2023 / ford / f-150-lightning
known issues	8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints	200 on file (2023-02-16 → 2026-09-14)
recalls	2
investigations	0
fars	35 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Rear axle/wheel-end bolt shearPOWER TRAIN13 complaints2023-05 → 2025-09f-150-lightning-2023-axle-bolt-shear

11681336 The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle
11639466 On my new Ford F-150 Lightning, five out of the six studs on the right front wheel sheared off, leaving just one lug nut and stud holding the wheel on
11646057 The rear axle bolts were both discovered to be broken during a recent tire change

Rear light bar water intrusion causing lamp failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING22 complaints2023-11 → 2026-07f-150-lightning-2023-taillight-water-intrusion

11693299 Defective rear light bar allowing water intrusion causing some reverse lights and brake lights to malfunction including a running rear white light shining into the face of drivers causing a safety hazard
11692325 Rear light bar housing brake lights and backup lights have water inside the assembly. Water is causing shorting of the lights
11649370 Tailgate light bar was replaced under safety recall due to concern of moisture getting into housing. Replacement bar now shows signs of water in light bar after rain storm. Both red and reverse lights are flickering

Instrument cluster display blackoutELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 complaints2023-11 → 2025-02f-150-lightning-2023-instrument-cluster-blackout

11598971 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
11578039 Instrument cluster completely off and unable to turn back on. Unable to see speed, power, braking features, or any other indicators
11562913 We were driving down the road and the cluster screen went completely black. We couldn’t tell what speed we were going or any other information that gets displayed there

Stop Safely Now no-start warningELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 complaints2023-05 → 2024-01f-150-lightning-2023-stop-safely-now-no-start

11565778 The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the message "Stop Safely Now" was displayed
11546007 I am consistently getting an error message to stop safely now and the vehicle will not start. It is a known issue with Ford and they have promised a fix later this year
11533237 When starting truck so far 4 times in the first month of ownership it doesn’t start. No codes but dash displays full accessory mode and stop safely now

Powertrain malfunction with reduced powerPOWER TRAIN19 complaints2023-07 → 2026-08f-150-lightning-2023-powertrain-reduced-power

11737813 I have a 2023 f150 powerboost. I slowed down to a yielding sign to turn right onto the state highway. The engine was in electric mode, I went to push the acceleration pedal and nothing happened. The truck would not accelerate for 4-5 seconds
11594949 While driving at high way speeds, a fault in the drive train was detected and reduced power to the electric motors, reducing our speed to only 5 MPH
11536106 When coming to a stop, say a stop light or stop sign, after a few seconds at a complete stop, the vehicle lurches violently forward. First time it happened, I thought I was rear ended, but no one was behind me

HVAC airflow loss during air conditioning useELECTRICAL SYSTEM11 complaints2023-08 → 2024-07f-150-lightning-2023-hvac-airflow-loss

11578620 A/C System stops blowing out of the vents. Blower motor can be heard operating but nothing comes out of vents. Issue is intermittent and happens randomly
11535843 HVAC airflow gradually goes to zero when demanding air conditioning on days > 80F. Air conditioner lines will develop a thick layer of ice prior to experiencing no air flow
11571716 A/C stops blowing out any vent although you can hear the blower motor running. If car is off for 5 minutes, A/C resumes working for a short time, and then repeats above problem

Unintended acceleration from a stopVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9 complaints2024-03 → 2025-11f-150-lightning-2023-unintended-acceleration

11667203 While braking slowly to park at my home, my 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT suddenly accelerated forward without any throttle input. The vehicle struck a wall. My foot was on the brake and I did not touch the accelerator
11605892 The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the vehicle, with the brake pedal was lightly depressed; however, without a foot on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle inadvertently surged forward
11624934 My truck jumps/lurches forward after coming to a complete stop, despite the brake pedal being applied. It almost feels like I’m being rear ended

Brake system failure including regenerative brakingSERVICE BRAKES11 complaints2023-08 → 2026-06f-150-lightning-2023-brake-system-failure

11648664 The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, making a right turn and coming to a stop, the check engine and Forward Collision Avoidance warning light were deactivated
11589768 The parking brake engages randomly when the 2023 F150 Lightning Lariat ER comes to a stop while driving, thus increasing the risk of a crash
11540824 I depressed the brake further (we were already slowing due to turning vehicle) but the truck did not slow at which point I depressed the brake pedal as hard as I could. The truck did not slow at all in this time (no brake locking, no skid marks)

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
200	2023-02-16	2026-09-14	9	2	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:96; POWER TRAIN:48; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:32; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:29; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:20

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
23V168000	15/03/2023	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.	A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.	Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S15.
23V688000	13/10/2023	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."	An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.	Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C32.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	35	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/ford/f-150-lightning

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/ford/f-150-lightning}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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