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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 F-150 Lightning.

Engine Electric

The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Electric utilizes an electric powertrain within the full-size F-150 pickup platform, establishing its technical foundation. This model year accumulated 192 owner complaints and 11 recalls, with the electrical system representing the top complaint area, figures that anchor it within the model’s reliability history. These metrics render the 2023 variant a critical reference point for researchers tracking the prevalence of electrical system grievances and overall manufacturing consistency in this electric full-size truck.

Model year202520242023

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque150.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 153R · 380 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 153R · 380 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size275/60R20/XL 116TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length229.9 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height75.6 in
Wheelbase145.3 in
Curb weight6021 lb
Track (front / rear)67.7 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

4.0–4.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.00 sec — 2023 XLT Extended Range SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed)
580 hpHorsepower (as tested)
775 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023XLT Extended Range SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh4.00 sec12.80 sec580 hpAWD
2023Platinum SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh4.10 sec12.80 sec580 hpAWD
2022Lariat Extended Range SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh3.80 sec12.40 sec580 hpAWD
2022Lariat Extended Range SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh3.90 sec12.60 sec580 hpAWD
2022Platinum SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh4.00 sec12.70 sec580 hpAWD
2022Platinum SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh4.00 sec12.70 sec580 hpAWD
2022Platinum SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec 131-kWh4.00 sec12.70 sec580 hpAWD
2022Pro SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) Elec4.20 sec12.90 sec452 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant CapacityStandard Range Battery with 9.6kW Pro Power Onboard

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPOE
Oil TypeYN-34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance380 cca

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning top in one area — the electrical system, 31 of 192 reports (16%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 8 of the reports describe a crash and 2 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
103
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
192
Owner complaints
8 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 192 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System31
Power Train19
Exterior Lighting16
Unknown Or Other15
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other7
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control6
Service Brakes5
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 103 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
24E042026-05-04Power TrainCertain 2022-2023 Model Year F-150 Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) Equipped with a 3.5L…
ITRM-25.B04 F-150Lightnin2026-04-07Electrical System26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may…
25M042026-03-30Fuel/Propulsion SystemCertain 2021-2023 Model Year F-150 HEV Vehicles Replacement of Exhaust Gas Heat Exchanger…
OBCC-AS.AU F-150BEV2026-03-13Electrical System"26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may…
SYNC-25.1.9.7.1 F-150 BEV2026-02-17Electrical System"25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens"

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 F-150 Lightning have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.