2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev acceleration problems

Filed Nov 7, 2026 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · MI · crash

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Undesired low-speed acceleration and failure of forward collision avoidance / AEB. Purchased 12 July 2023, 320 miles. Forward incident (same month,29 July 23, ~969 miles): Maneuvering within roughly two feet of second vehicle (I own both) to position for a jump start. Vehicle suddenly accelerated without confirmed pedal input. Significant damage to other vehicle. No forward collision warning, no automatic emergency braking, no collision alert. ACC with Stop-and-Go was enabled. This matches Ford CSP 26B07 (unintended acceleration to 15 mph from accidental cruise activation at low speed on 2022-2025 Rouge-built Lightnings). Incident predates awareness of the program. Reverse incident 5 May 2025 (odometer ~18,500, ~2 years later): Same two vehicles. Reversing at low speed, possibly to reposition toward home charger. Vehicle suddenly accelerated in reverse without confirmed pedal input. Damaged opposite fender. Again no warning, no AEB, no collision alert. Contrast: Since both incidents the same system now consistently and aggressively warns and intervenes at close range to vehicles/trees. Absence of alerts during the crashes followed by reliable function suggests sensor/software fault or intermittent failure at the time. Request: Review both incidents with CSP 26B07. Preserve and examine EDR data before any 26B07 software update (update may affect stored crash data). Insurance premiums rose substantially after both events. Similar manufacturer-reported case: the federal safety agency SGO Level 2 ADAS incident 502-10853 (May 2025, 2024 Lightning, ACC + lane centering active, launch with no pedal input). Components: Vehicle Speed Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Avoidance / Automatic Emergency Braking.

Filed Apr 29, 2024 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · NJ

The cruise control can be easily and accidentally activated and can be activated at any speed. Once activated, it has a minimum established speed of 15mph. If traveling at low parking lot speeds of under 5mph, this will result in a sudden surge as the truck attempts to hit the minimum 15mph speed. The sudden surge is a surprise to many and can be dangerous as it typically occurs in low speed areas such as parking lots and can be accidentally activated during low speed maneuvers. Recommend the manufacture adjust the settings so that either cruise control can not be activated when below the established minimum speed setting of 15mph. Additionally, please refer to pages 4-5 of the forums for additional users complaining about the same: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 22, 2024 · Acceleration · 23,000 miles · MI · crash

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle was in line at the car wash when the failure occurred. The vehicle re-ended the vehicle in front, which caused several vehicles to crash into one another. In addition, the vehicle bounced off the curve and crashed into two other parked vehicles before landing on the side of one of the vehicles. The contact stated that the whole incident happened in about five seconds. The contact stated that a parked police vehicle was one of the vehicles involved in the crash. No injuries were sustained. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the tow yard. The vehicle was scheduled to be towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2024 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

The dash screen where you can see speed fails. Towing required. Fixes itself hours later. Happen repeatedly. Dealer says no error codes, as if it never happened!

Filed Jan 26, 2024 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · OR

Runaway Throttle at least 8 times now: 1. Driving in adaptive cruise control when deactivated by manual braking (to turn into a parking lot, which is a more common scenario for a brake based shutoff) 2. Parked nose first and shut off the truck 3. Start truck and reverse out of parking space 4. Shift to drive, apply throttle gently and truck continues to accelerate when throttle released requiring a PANICKED brake application

Filed Jan 13, 2024 · Acceleration, Brakes · GA

On several occasions I have unintentionally pressed the accelerator pedal in addition to pressing the brake pedal. The brake pedal is 2 inches "higher" (closer to the driver) than the accelerator pedal in its full up position. When attempting to quickly place my foot on top of the brake pedal from the accelerator pedal, my foot hits the side of the brake pedal. This issue has resulted in several near-hit accidents with a vehicle in front of me. The rapid acceleration of the Ford Lightning reduces response time to correct the braking disruption. The brake pedal may be placed higher to prevent the driver from also depressing the accelerator when depressing the brake. Other vehicles also have a higher brake pedal, but it feels like an unusually high foot lift is required in the Lightning. There is definitely something unusual about the brake and accelerator geometry in my Ford Lightning.

Filed Sep 7, 2023 · Acceleration, Transmission · IL

When using one pedal drive modes going down an incline as a slow rate of speed say 2 - 3 mph. If you release your foot from the pedal the truck will come to a spot, then reverse 3 - 6" on that incline. This has cause on more then one occasion almost back into a vehicle that was behind me.

Filed Jul 24, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

Unintended acceleration / rolling may occur when vehicle is remote started through Fordpass mobile application. The 1 pedal-drive vehicle setting is NOT preserved when using remote start. Vehicle may roll down hill upon entry. Default driver profile has 1 pedal drive OFF while all device profiles linked to Fordpass and Phone-as-a-Key have 1 pedal drive ON. Fordpass mobile app remote start needs to preserve 1 pedal drive setting due to potential unintended acceleration when on flat surfaces or unintended reverse acceleration rolling down hills.

Filed May 31, 2023 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · CA · crash

On May 25, 2023 I was stopped at a red light with one car in front of me. My foot was not on brake because i use the one peddle feature. All of the sudden, my car accelerated and ran into the car in front of me. In the 2 seconds before hitting car, I saw my collision assistant light go on but there was no braking at all. I've been driving for almost 40 years and nothing like this has ever happened. Clearly, something internally with the sensors or computer system malfunctioned. Fortunately, nobody was injured but I can't imagine if a pedestrian was in front of me. Also, the collision braking malfunctioned and brakes didn't go on either. I have not had anything problems with the truck in the 6 months I've been driving vehicle. The only error message I've been seeing before this accident is something about an Air Damn malfunction. I recently brought it into dealership and they said they fixed it but it was still coming on after leaving the dealership. Not sure exactly what this Air Damn is and if it could be related. I immediately called Ford about this and they said to contact the federal safety agency. I also quickly went to dealership where I purchased vehicle but they didn't seem to know what to do. My understanding, according to Ford, is to start the process with the federal safety agency. Let me know if you have any additional questions and what the next step is. I'm very concerned to drive vehicle when it comes back from getting all the damage fixed.

Filed May 26, 2023 · Acceleration · 3,000 miles · VT

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at a slow speed around the parking lot, the contact accidentally depressed the cruise control button, causing the vehicle to accelerate quickly to 15 MPH. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact stated he had experienced the failure a total of five times. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.