2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV service brakes problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am writing to formally report a concern regarding excessive rear brake wear on my 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning. My vehicle currently has approximately 21,000 miles, and I have been informed that the rear brake pads and/or rotors require replacement significantly earlier than would be expected under…”
filed Jun 19, 2026
“WHAT FAILED: Ford-shipped OTA software (update ID OBCC-AS.AU, "Plug & Charge Improvements," delivered May 10, 2026) generates an admitted false-positive instrument-cluster wrench-light and Ford App service-needed notification. The OTA is installed; vehicle available for inspection on request…”
filed Jun 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other F-150 Lightning BEV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 Lightning BEV | 6 | 22% |
| 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.