While maneuvering the vehicle to park near a building, the truck unexpectedly accelerated forward and crashed into the building. I did not intend for the vehicle to accelerate into the structure. During the incident, I did not receive the expected assistance from the vehicle’s front sensing/collision-warning systems before impact. The vehicle struck the building, and no airbags deployed. Because of the nature of the incident, I am concerned about a possible malfunction involving the accelerator, braking system, electronic controls, driver-assistance systems, front sensors, or associated vehicle software. I am also aware that Ford previously issued Customer Satisfaction Program 24B56 and related Special Service Messages concerning inoperative front parking sensors on certain 2022–2024 F-150 Lightning vehicles
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev driver assistance problems
16 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Warnings6
- Automatic emergency braking4
- Adaptive cruise control3
- Rearview system braking2
- Assist2
- Sensing system: camera1
- Blind spot detection1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford F-150 Lightning Bev driver assistance problems in other years
Related recalls
Electronic stability control (ESC)
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V801. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- Risk
- Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C15.
Recall number 25V313000 · Recall details
Electronic stability control (ESC)
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- Risk
- Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C38.
Recall number 23V801000 · Recall details
What 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was driving down the interstate and the vehicle was struck by lightning. The vehicle lost all electrical power. As a result, the brakes did not work. Luckily, I was able to safely coast to a stop in the median. If the brakes can be more than 90% compromised during complete electrical failure, the vehicle should have a mechanical emergency brake.
The instrument cluster failed to present information upon start up. Multiple restarts did not resolve the issue.
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 complete failure. No speedometer, no adaptive cruise or lane centering indications.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light illuminated. The vehicle was moving but the warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was no failure found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Vehicle dashboard(cluster) and Sync screen continuously goes out while vehicle is in motion. Preventing safe driving, seeing side and back of vehicle, other cars, etc Electric truck systems stop functioning properly, mileage range drops dramatically in extreme temperatures. Frunk opens randomly
I purchased my 2023 Ford F150 Lightning Lariat in November 2023 and although it has been an outstanding vehicle in most regards, there is a glaring software/infotainment problem that has been extremely dangerous on multiple occasions. When putting the truck into reverse, the screen sometimes freezes on a static image, leading me to believe that there are no vehicles or pedestrians behind my truck when in fact there are vehicles and pedestrians behind my truck. Additionally, the screen frequently freezes completely or fails to initiate in the first place. This is an issue that has been repeatedly posted about both in F150 Lightning forums and on the [XXX] subreddit. Many users have taken their vehicles in to address this issue, but Ford technicians seem under-trained to handle this and refer customers to a potential future update that might resolve this. We believe Ford is failing to ensure the safety and security of both Lightning owners and pedestrians by not addressing this issue with their Infotainment system. Specifically, this issue occurs on Sync 4A on the 15.5 inch screen. At present, I am running the most recent software available as of 4/4/24. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I had turned right off [XXX] in Greensboro onto [XXX] . It is not a busy road. I was preparing to turn left on [XXX], Greensboro and there were no other cars on the road and no parked cars. The instrument panel flashed a box that said something like ‘pre collision alert’. There were no other vehicles around and no pedestrians and it was around lunchtime. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Januarg 18, 2024 Car warning revgarding a parking sensor fault, car was able to drive Not alsafe to have a parking sensor fault
Questions about the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev driver assistance
Does the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev have driver assistance problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev driver assistance problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev driver assistance?
Yes, 2 recalls: 25V313000, 23V801000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F-150 Lightning Bev have the most driver assistance problems?
The Ford F-150 Lightning Bev model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2023 (16 complaints) and 2022 (12 complaints).
Other 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev problems
Electrical 61Lights 26Acceleration 17Transmission 17Brakes 15Fuel system 6Steering 5Visibility 4Engine 3Airbags 2Wheels 2Seats 1Suspension 1
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