FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 25V131000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 LIGHTNING BEV | 2023 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2025-02-28 | 2025-03-03 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 25S18
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 950
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning battery electric vehicles. A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit.
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80" battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high voltage battery array as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 'TTY 888-275-9171' or go to nhtsa.gov.
