AI Damage2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV: common problems
The maker issued 18 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 18
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Recommended Repair Prior to Sale Customer Satisfaction Program 26B07 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150…
Recommended Repair Prior to Sale Customer Satisfaction Program 26B07 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E Vehicles Undesired Acceleration Due to Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Activation
- Quality improvements include
Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail
- Quality improvements include
ePrivacy enhancements
- Some 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit a reduced distance to empty (DTE) projection, a high…
Some 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit a reduced distance to empty (DTE) projection, a high voltage battery pack state of charge (SOC) that drops from 100% to less than 90% within 60 seconds of being…
- 26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function
- "26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function"
- "25S77 Recall remedy
Addresses a potential loss of brake boost while driving. Hydraulic braking assist will still be available"
- Certain 2025-2026 Model Year F150, F250-F600 Vehicles
Front Door Lower Window Glass Run Replacement
- Certain 2025 Model Year F-150 Lightning Vehicles High Voltage Battery (HVB) Module Replacement
- "Quality improvements include
Addresses a loss of connectivity caused by a Cellular Domain Service outage"
- "Quality improvements include
Updates will improve performance of certain Pro Power Onboard interactions -Resolves SiriusXM disk memory usage"
- "Quality improvements include
Enhanced FordPass connectivity"
NHTSA lists 18 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 18 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?
NHTSA lists 18 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.