2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: adaptive cruise control 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 Jul 20, 2026 · Electrical · NY

The forward dash instrument panel is completely out. Unable to see miles per hour, charge settings, odometer, cruise control etc. Completely blank.

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 Mar 14, 2024 · Driver assistance · WV

While in Adaptive Cruise and self driving the Lightening, dangrously crosses lines and rides too close to the right side. This results in other drivers actively swerving off the road to avoid a collision as well as intervention by me. I have videos of all of the following occurring while operating the vehicle: 1. Riding and crossing the right line (white and dotted when passing) 2. Vehicle crossing the double center lines into oncoming traffic 3. Watch the road warning and cancelling of adaptive cruise even when I show I AM WATCHING THE ROAD I have videos of the activity the truck is experiencing

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 Nov 24, 2023 · Driver assistance · PA

The adaptive cruise control is supposed to adapt to the speed of the vehicle in front of you as well as adapt to the posted speed limits as they change. When driving on the highway, the adaptive cruise control will read the exit ramp speed limit while you are driving through on the highway and immediately drop. So while driving at the posted 65 mph my truck drops down to 25 mph. This has strangely happened on occasion when driving under an overpass - my speed dropped from 65 mph to 45 mph. This happens with no warning. You cannot predict when it will happen. I was driving in Maryland on Route 81 which is a MAJOR truck corridor, was driving 65 mph as posted and as I passed an exit ramp, my speed dropped to 25 mph. A tractor trailer behind me immediately blared his horn and continued to blare his horn while he passed me. I contacted Ford through their online problem chat. They never heard of this problem. This is not true because the Ford bloggers talk about this online. The Ford Representative suggested I have it checked at the dealership. I went to the Ford dealership and they said they didn’t have a fix. Just don’t use your cruise control. This defect will definitely cause a major accident, it’s just a matter of time.

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.

Filed Mar 1, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · TX

Rear tailgate lights red and white fill up with water and stop working. Cruise control jumps up 10mph when passing signs, very scary!