2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
73
MPGe
Highway
60
MPGe
Combined
66
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
300 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
14 hr 36 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
50.7
City 46.1 / Hwy 50.7 kWh
Electric Motor
210 and 210 kW AC PMSM

EPA-estimated range of 300 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 14 hr 36 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 50.7 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
73
Hwy
60
Comb
66
Fuel cost: $1,150/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,150

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$6,250

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)
50.7071 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
46.1429 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
50.7071 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems172 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 172 owner complaints for the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD. Top reported issues include power train, lighting and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
49
Lighting
48
Electrical System
35
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
15
Engine
15
Brakes
13
Speed Control
6
Fuel System
6

2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD problems by category: Power Train: 49 complaints, Lighting: 48 complaints, Electrical System: 35 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 15 complaints, Engine: 15 complaints, Brakes: 13 complaints, Speed Control: 6 complaints, Fuel System: 6 complaints.

32
Crashes Reported
4
Fires Reported
22
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 05/20/2026ODI#11738969
I own a 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum built in August 2024. The vehicle has been at the dealership for over 45 days for severe, unresolved electrical safety defects. I have attached photographic…
Electrical SystemFiled: 04/28/2026ODI#11734282
While driving on a surface road in Columbia, MD at approximately 40 mph, the dash display of the 2024 Ford Lightning Flash went completely blank, leaving no indication of vehicle speed, battery percen…
Power TrainFiled: 08/20/2025CrashODI#11681833
The cause of the accident was due to an extremely hard downshift, then extremely hard upshift. Between the speeds of 25-37 mph the truck will do a hard downshift with a 1-3 second loss of power delay.…

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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