DecodedCars2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.
- Class
- Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
- Body styles
- EV 4dr Pickup, Extended Range EV 4dr Pickup, Platinum EV 4dr Pickup
- Engines
- Electric motor
- Horsepower
- 452–580 hp
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- EV
- EV range
- 320 mi · 9.3 h on 240 V
- Length
- 229.9 in
- Curb weight
- 6,021–6,901 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 9 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 320 miles on a charge (EPA).
Watch out for
- 9 recallsMore than similar models (about 4). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2022 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is a standard pickup truck powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 230 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 145-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 6,021 lb (EV 4dr Pickup).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 320 miles and takes about 9.3 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 9 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the exterior lighting.
Trims, performance & features
Powertrain452–580 hpElectric motor
DriveAWD/4WD
Trims
SuperCrew
Safety & driver-assist features
Forward collision warningStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Built in: Dearborn, Michigan
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 3 2022 F-150 Lightning configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV 4dr Pickup | 229.9 in | 79.9 in | 75.6 in | 145.3 in | 67.7 / 68.1 in | 6,021 lb | 50/50 |
| Extended Range EV 4dr Pickup | 229.9 in | 79.9 in | 75.6 in | 145.3 in | 67.7 / 68.1 in | 6,360 lb | 50/50 |
| Platinum EV 4dr Pickup | 229.9 in | 79.9 in | 75.6 in | 145.3 in | 67.7 / 68.1 in | 6,901 lb | 50/50 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-150 Lightning 4WD Extended Range EV | 210 and 210 kW AC PMSM | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 320 mi · 47.9143 kWh/100mi | – | $1,100 | – |
| F-150 Lightning 4WD EV | 358 and 358 kW AC PMSM | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 230 mi · 49.3643 kWh/100mi | – | $1,100 | – |
| F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD EV | 210 and 210 kW AC PMSM | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 300 mi · 50.7071 kWh/100mi | – | $1,150 | – |
10/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
10/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $6,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
17.8 MPG2022 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD average
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.
Similar 2022 standard pickup trucks
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning (this car) | 320 mi | Not rated | 9 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Colorado | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2022 GMC Canyon | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2022 Nissan Frontier | 20 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2022 Nissan Titan | 18 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2022 Ram 1500 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 16 |
Recalls (9)
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Park Pawl · Dec 12, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V863000 · 272,645 vehicles
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- Risk
- A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.
Exterior Lighting · Oct 24, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V731000 · 14,843 vehicles
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V418. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
- Risk
- Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2025.
Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · May 23, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V340000 · 197 vehicles
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles equipped with 20" or 22" all season tires that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-453. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- Risk
- Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C20.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · May 9, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V313000 · 6 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Apr 23, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V272000 · 3 vehicles
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
- Risk
- Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-144.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Feb 28, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V131000 · 950 vehicles
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning battery electric vehicles. A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit.
- Risk
- A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high voltage battery array as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Nov 28, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V801000 · 5,118 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Exterior Lighting · Jun 9, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V418000 · 16,375 vehicles
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 BEV vehicles. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
- Risk
- Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S30.
Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Jun 24, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V453000 · 2,666 vehicles
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 BEV vehicles equipped with 20" or 22" all season tires. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- Risk
- Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The body control module (BCM) software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C15.
Not every 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
92Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
4Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
2Injuries reported
12,550 miTypical mileage at failure
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 9 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Exterior Lighting — 34 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
- Electrical System — 30 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Power Train — 13 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 12,550 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Battery health. Ask for a battery state-of-health report, check the remaining battery warranty, and compare the displayed range at 100% charge with the EPA's 320 miles.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other F-150 Lightning years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 Lightning | 320 mi | 229.9 in | Not rated | 3 | 9 |
| 2024 F-150 Lightning | 320 mi | 229.9 in | Not rated | 4 | 31 |
| 2023 F-150 Lightning | 320 mi | 229.9 in | Not rated | 11 | 113 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →