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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.

Combined MPG
66–70mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
307
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$1,100est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning as of Oct 30, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

307 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2022 – Oct 2026
  1. Electrical system98
  2. Power train89
  3. Exterior lighting43
  4. Equipment32
  5. Forward collision avoidance19
  6. Vehicle speed control17
  7. Engine16
  8. Wheels13
  9. Fuel/propulsion system13

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each F-150 Lightning model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2022307
2023207
202431
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
11
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

98 reports2 crashes2 fires
“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…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 3, 2026Electrical systemODI 11768682

Power train

89 reports1 fire
“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…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 10, 2026Suspension, Power train, WheelsODI 11770293

Exterior lighting

43 reports
“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!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 11, 2026Exterior lightingODI 11763721
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
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.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
F-150 Lightning 4WD Extended Range
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
786370$1,100—
F-150 Lightning 4WD
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
766168$1,100—
F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
736066$1,150—
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Ford F-150 (Super Crew) Lightning BEV 4WD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
12.7%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 30, 2026Vehicle 16348
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi6–12 monthsEVs wear tires faster (weight, torque)
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–4 yearsRegen braking spares the pads, not the fluid
Battery coolantPer manualPer manualIntervals 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
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

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.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 30, 2026