FORD F-150 LIGHTNING 2023: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V688000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 LIGHTNING | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-01-03 | 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-16 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23C32
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 931
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 103
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C32.
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.
