2018 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FORD E-450 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FORD E-450
The 2018 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FORD E-450 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FORD E-450
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FORD E-450. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2018 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FORD E-450
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FORD E-450. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DESCRIPTION OF CONTINUING DEFECT(S) OR CONDITION(S): 1.Continued issues when shifting from park to reverse. 2.An inaccurate description as to the state of charge, with discrepancies between the two state of charge displays. 3.Shifting the vehicle into neutral when the state of charge is depleted with no warning while the vehicle is in motion. 4.Loss of control due to regenerative braking in unfavorable road conditions. 5.Subsequent to the air condition being modified, a loud noise frequently can be heard. The noise is distracting to both the driver and any passenger. Consumer stated Lightning eMotors has been unresponsive and provided limited documentation to ensure they’ve resolved the issues, meeting the compliant of automotive standard.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTINUING DEFECT(S) OR CONDITION(S): 1.Continued issues when shifting from park to reverse. 2.An inaccurate description as to the state of charge, with discrepancies between the two state of charge displays. 3.Shifting the vehicle into neutral when the state of charge is depleted with no warning while the vehicle is in motion. 4.Loss of control due to regenerative braking in unfavorable road conditions. 5.Subsequent to the air condition being modified, a loud noise frequently can be heard. The noise is distracting to both the driver and any passenger. Consumer stated Lightning eMotors has been unresponsive and provided limited documentation to ensure they’ve resolved the issues, meeting the compliant of automotive standard.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTINUING DEFECT(S) OR CONDITION(S): 1.Continued issues when shifting from park to reverse. 2.An inaccurate description as to the state of charge, with discrepancies between the two state of charge displays. 3.Shifting the vehicle into neutral when the state of charge is depleted with no warning while the vehicle is in motion. 4.Loss of control due to regenerative braking in unfavorable road conditions. 5.Subsequent to the air condition being modified, a loud noise frequently can be heard. The noise is distracting to both the driver and any passenger. Consumer stated Lightning eMotors has been unresponsive and provided limited documentation to ensure they’ve resolved the issues, meeting the compliant of automotive standard.
Safety Rating for the 2018 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FORD E-450
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FORD E-450 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FORD E-450
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FORD E-450
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LIGHTNING EMOTORS FORD E-450
- 2018 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FORD E-450 (current)
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- LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3 — 0 total complaints
- LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-120 — 0 total complaints
- LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-40 — 0 total complaints
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- LIGHTNING EMOTORS FT3-80 — 0 total complaints