# 2023 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `2196029` · 2026-04-12 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-150 LIGHTNING BEV
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
## Narrative
My 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning caught fire while parked in my driveway. The vehicle was NOT charging at the time of the incident. There were no warning lights, alerts, or prior mechanical issues before the fire.  At the time, I was inside my home asleep when my children alerted me that the truck was “exploding.” I immediately went outside and attempted to move another vehicle and control the fire using a water hose, but the fire spread rapidly and became uncontrollable. The fire department later arrived and extinguished the fire.  The vehicle was a total loss.  The fire also caused:  Damage to my dump trailer Damage to landscaping Damage to a wall on my property Battery-related debris and residue left on my driveway  This debris is still present and I am concerned it may be hazardous, especially since I have children and a dog at home.  The incident caused serious emotional distress to my family, who witnessed the fire, and significant financial loss. My insurance company (Allstate) is covering the remaining loan balance, but I am still left with financial loss from payments already made and property damage.  Police report number: VV260910161  Fire department report: (pending)  I have not received any communication from Ford Motor Company regarding this incident.
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