2022 Ford F-150 LightningRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 307 owner complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Most complaints involve electrical system (98) and power train (89). The EPA rates it 66–70 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Safety recalls
Owner complaints by component
- Electrical system98
- Power train89
- Exterior lighting43
- Equipment32
- Forward collision avoidance19
- Vehicle speed control17
- Engine16
- Wheels13
- Fuel/propulsion system13
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
What owners report most
Electrical system
“My 2022 F150 Powerboost has what I believe to be a design issue in the harness between the fuse box and the DC/DC converter. The truck was driving normally and then some messages started popping up on the screen that seemed to be related to the power system. We had to stop for some road work and when it was our time to go the truck died and put itself in park. Fortunately the road construction crew noticed we were having a problem and put cones around our truck so people wouldn't run into it. The road crew tried to jump it but was not able to get enough charge into the system to start the engine. We had a towing company take the truck to a shop in town. They replaced the under the hood battery and the one under the back seat. Unfortunately the 12V system continued to drain down. After charging the battery at the shop I was able to drive the truck home but surprisingly one of the systems that shuts down when the voltage drops is the power steering and without power steering the vehicle is very difficult to drive. The Ford dealer in Mount Airy Maryland updated the software but that didn't work. In the end the problem was found to be 4 very small gauge wires…”
Power train
“I experienced two wet-road skidding incidents in my 2022 Ford F-150 hybrid. In the first, I was stopped at a light before turning across a three-lane roadway. When I began turning after the light changed, the truck skidded about two lanes over and I lost control. After it appeared to level out, I gently tried to keep it in my lane. I do not know whether traction or stability control was off or whether I may have pressed a control button. The following Friday, after stopping at a red light, the truck began to skid when I released the brake. I was not flooring the accelerator. I reported the incidents to Ford of Clermont. Its [XXX] service record documents my report that the rear end skidded side to side toward another lane and that traction control seemed not to work. Ford’s [XXX] response attributed the wet-traction concern to aggressive mud-and-snow tires and reported rubbing at the steering stops. Its [XXX] invoice recommended replacing four tires and performing an alignment, but states neither was performed. Two independent repair facilities later identified transmission problems. I was told by personnel at the shops that the transmission concern could…”
Exterior lighting
“REVERSING LAMP does not work, rear brake lights flicker; dealer could not fix due to lack of parts, I have been waiting over a month still no parts to fix; recall is from OCT 29, 2025!”
Engines, transmissions & drive
- EPA class
- Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
- Engines
- Electric motor
- Transmissions
- Automatic (A1)
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Electricity
- EV range
- 320 mi (EPA)
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
EPA fuel economy by version
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-150 Lightning 4WD Extended Range Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 78 | 63 | 70 | $1,100 | — |
| F-150 Lightning 4WD Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 76 | 61 | 68 | $1,100 | — |
| F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 73 | 60 | 66 | $1,150 | — |
- 70mpg comb.
- 68mpg comb.
- 66mpg comb.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 12.7%
Maintenance basics
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire rotation | 6,000–8,000 mi | 6–12 months | EVs wear tires faster (weight, torque) |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–4 years | Regen braking spares the pads, not the fluid |
| Battery coolant | Per manual | Per manual | Intervals vary widely by maker |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years |
- Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi
6–12 months - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–4 years - Battery coolantPer manual
Per manual - 12V battery—
3–5 years
2022 F-150 Lightning questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 30, 2026.
What are the most common 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning problems?
Owners filed 307 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (98), power train (89), exterior lighting (43). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning at 66–70 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).
How safe is the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning 5 out of 5 stars overall.