2022 Ford F-150 Lightning VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has poor reliability. There are 9 recalls and 280 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Severity signals include 8 crash-related complaints and 3 fire-related complaints. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Power Train (78), Electrical System (75), Exterior Lighting (32).
F-150 Lightning reliability snapshot
Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.
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Most-reported 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning issues
Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.
- Power Train78
- Electrical System75
- Exterior Lighting32
- Unknown Or Other26
- Equipment10
- Vehicle Speed Control8
Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.
- Inspect rear light bar for moisture and flickering lights
- Test audio system for loud popping or static noises
- Check for coolant leaks under the vehicle
- Verify recall repairs for power train and exterior lighting
- Test acceleration response, especially at low speeds
- Check for any unusual noises from the power train
2022 F-150 Lightning recalls (9)
Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2022 F-150 Lightning. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
- POWER TRAINNHTSA 25V863000Dec 12, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNHTSA 25V731000Oct 24, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V418. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Consequence: Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 10, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2025.
- TIRESNHTSA 25V340000May 23, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles equipped with 20" or 22" all season tires that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-453. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence: Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C20.
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)NHTSA 25V313000May 9, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V801. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence: Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C15.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 25V272000Apr 23, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
Consequence: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-144.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 25V131000Feb 28, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning battery electric vehicles. A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit.
Consequence: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high voltage battery array as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)NHTSA 23V801000Nov 28, 2023
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence: Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C38.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNHTSA 23V418000Jun 9, 2023
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 BEV vehicles. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Consequence: Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S30.
- TIRESNHTSA 22V453000Jun 24, 2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 BEV vehicles equipped with 20" or 22" all season tires. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence: Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The body control module (BCM) software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C15.
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning on the road
15,617 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning units were sold new in the US — a key signal for the size of today's used-market inventory.
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Reliability verdict for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
With a 24/100 score against a 64/100 segment average, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning lands well below the norm for reliability. The data points to a high likelihood of owner-reported problems relative to peers, consistent with a model carrying elevated buyer risk.
Issues are not confined to a single subsystem. Complaints cluster most heavily in the power train and electrical system, with exterior lighting also standing out, and a meaningful share falling into unknown or other reports. That spread suggests multiple areas contributing to the overall reliability picture rather than one isolated weak spot. Recall activity is elevated, reinforcing that this model year saw more corrective action than typical.
Overall, the data supports an elevated reliability risk level.
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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning — Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning reliable?
With a 24/100 score against a 64/100 segment average, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning lands well below the norm for reliability. The data points to a high likelihood of owner-reported problems relative to peers, consistent with a model carrying elevated buyer risk.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning have?
9 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
What are the most common 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning problems?
The most-reported 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning problem areas are: Power Train (78), Electrical System (75), Exterior Lighting (32).
Should I run a VIN check on a 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning?
Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.