Dealer identified Water intrusion into the rear wiring, harnesses is causing corrosion in the PIN connectors, which therefore leads to flickering tail lights which could be mis interpreted as braking or a turning. I also experienced random acceleration from slow speeds and a failure to decelerate. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev acceleration problems
17 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal1
At what mileage
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Ford F-150 Lightning Bev acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
About 30 mins prior to the incident,the accelaration was vey slow getting upto only 30/35MPH Message appeared in Dash Board instructing to SCHEDULE MAITANANCE SERVICE SOON. My last service was done only 2 months ago. anyhow i decided to drive the nearest Ford Dealer. On exiting the Freeway,the ramp was downhill and the Braking System completely failed and I crashed into the pavement. All the AirBags came on. I have Sternal Contusion.
Using the 1 pedal drive mode, I was entering my driveway, which is 90 degrees adjacent to the street I was on. My approximate speed entering the driveway was 2 MPH. As I was finishing the turn and almost straightened out, my hand accidently glazed over and engaged the cruise control button. My truck lurched forward and started to accelerate towards the garage door. I quickly stepped on the brake and the truck came to rest mere inches from the garage door. I believe the speed it was trying to accelerate to was 15 MPH when I had looked down at the dash. This is a big safety hazard. I have tried to recreate it and cruise control wont engage on slow speeds. I'm not sure why this occasion was different.
Instrument cluster went completely black. No speedometer or other vehicle information available.
Bought an electric truck in May of 2023 that is frequently malfunctioning while on the road. Turn signals and hazard lights becoming unusable. Gauges w/ speed are turning off and on while driving. All safety features become disabled. Video of multiple occurrences are available and have been submitted to ford. Would someone please help me and atleast reach out to see the videos of what this truck is doing. I have extensive documentation of my attempts to get this vehicle repaired or off the roads through the BEV specialist. My emails are ignored and my phone calls are put in endless loops before being hung up on. I have been trying for 6 months to get them to make my truck safe. I’m scared me and my family or possibly other motorist are going to be hurt if this situation is not fixed. I know I shouldn’t keep driving it but I have to get to work. Purchased an extended warranty for thousands of dollars but after taking to 3 dealerships multiple times a piece no repairs to the computer have been made and they literally have documented they are trying a temporary method for “testing” out unproven “wire overlayment” to bypass an issue with a harness bc they dont want to “condemn” an expensive module on the truck. The computers that control this electric vehicle are failing and I’m scared what is going to happen when if completely goes out while I’m driving at 70 on the interstate. If someone would please look at the service transcripts, my emails to ford, and videos of this vehicle malfunctioning I would be sincerely grateful and appreciate any guidance.
Instrument cluster is freezing. No listed speed or any vehicle driving information while the vehicle is moving.
I got into my vehicle and turned it on but the dashboard would not respond. On the advice of some Ford forums, I attempted a soft reset of the "infotainment" system by holding down the volume down + next track buttons and the center console screen restarted but the dashboard would not turn on. I ended up driving home using my phone as a GPS speedometer. After multiple restarts, I waited about 3 hours to try to restart the truck and when the dashboard suddenly started working again.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the vehicle, with the brake pedal was lightly depressed; however, without a foot on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle inadvertently surged forward. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence, almost causing several crashes. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Gauge cluster completely dark. Cluster is a screen type when dark no speed visible. No warning lights available for safety feedback. Driving without speed is very dangerous mileage u known as display shows mileage.
Instrument cluster is not starting up - completely dark.
Questions about the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev acceleration
Does the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the acceleration of the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev acceleration?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford F-150 Lightning Bev have the most acceleration problems?
The Ford F-150 Lightning Bev model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2023 (17 complaints) and 2022 (11 complaints).
Other 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev problems
Electrical 61Lights 26Transmission 17Driver assistance 16Brakes 15Fuel system 6Steering 5Visibility 4Engine 3Airbags 2Wheels 2Seats 1Suspension 1
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