2024 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
65
out of 100
B
#21 of 39 trucks · class median 65
Reliability79
25% of overall
Efficiency49
25% of overall
Economics66
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability79/100

NHTSA recall rate0.0 campaigns/yr 88

0 recall campaigns across 1 model year on record.

Documented owner issuesNot yet curated 60

No curated issue list yet — scored neutrally rather than assumed clean.

Battery degradation1.6% / yr 82

Brand-level curve — no model-specific dataset yet.

Efficiency49/100

EPA efficiency2.26 mi/kWh 75

Miles per kWh vs other trucks. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range240 mi 22

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed41 mi / 10 min 24

Peak 150 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics66/100

Energy cost per mile10.3¢/mi 75

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$905/yr 34

Against the Ford Ranger (22 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$285/yr 82

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$21.26 / 100 mi 75

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
10.3¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$1,233
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$905/yr
Fast-charge speed
41 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$285
NHTSA recall campaigns
0

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

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