FORD F-150 LIGHTNING 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V168000

Make Model Year
FORD F-150 LIGHTNING 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-03-31 2023-03-15 2023-03-16

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23S15

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.

Consequence

A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S15.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.