2023 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD Extended RangeFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
78
MPGe
Highway
63
MPGe
Combined
70
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
320 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
10 hr 6 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
47.9
City 43.3 / Hwy 47.9 kWh
Electric Motor
210 and 210 kW AC PMSM

EPA-estimated range of 320 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 10 hr 6 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 47.9 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
78
Hwy
63
Comb
70
Fuel cost: $1,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,100

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$6,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 9/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
0 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
0.1 barrels

Specifications

Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
47.9143 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
43.2857 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
47.9143 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems373 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 373 owner complaints for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD Extended Range. Top reported issues include power train, electrical system and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
142
Electrical System
77
Brakes
42
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
33
Visibility / Wipers
27
Engine
26
Wheels & Tires
23
Structure
20

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD Extended Range problems by category: Power Train: 142 complaints, Electrical System: 77 complaints, Brakes: 42 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 33 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 27 complaints, Engine: 26 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 23 complaints, Structure: 20 complaints.

31
Crashes Reported
8
Fires Reported
23
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 03/12/2026ODI#11723815
See attached document for complaint. On January 6th, I wrote to you expressing my concerns about Ford’s failure to address a known safety recall (Safety Recall Notice #25S82/NHTSA Recall 25V512) for …
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/02/2026ODI#11708453
Regarding EV Battery Failure – 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning”} To Whom It May Concern, NHTSA I am writing to formally file a complaint against Ford Motor Company regarding a serious and ongoing battery is…
Speed ControlFiled: 07/06/2025CrashODI#11671486
On [XXX] at [XXX] I dropped my wife and 2 children off at the Funland Arcade in Deep Creek, Maryland. The parking lot was full from the holiday weekend and I was planning on taking the Lightning to a …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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