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Ford F-150 (super Crew) Lightning Bev: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2024 (91/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2024 91 · 2023 79 · 2022 76 · 2020 73

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202564/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 0 recalls

202491/100
Buybest year

24 complaints · 0 recalls

202379/100
Buy

192 complaints · 0 recalls

202276/100
Buy

287 complaints · 0 recalls

202168/100
Buy

937 complaints · 0 recalls

202073/100
Buy

506 complaints · 0 recalls

201970/100
Buy

953 complaints · 0 recalls

201857/100
Caution

1,835 complaints · 0 recalls

201666/100
Caution

1,686 complaints · 0 recalls

201566/100
Caution

1,425 complaints · 0 recalls

201469/100
Buy

1,362 complaints · 0 recalls

201361/100
Caution

2,796 complaints · 0 recalls

201271/100
Buy

1,717 complaints · 0 recalls

201172/100
Buy

2,137 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2024?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2024 Ford F-150 (super Crew) Lightning Bev’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Ford F-150 (super Crew) Lightning Bev head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Ford F-150 (super Crew) Lightning Bev as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.