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

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V144000

Make Model Year
FORD F-150 LIGHTNING 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-03-22 2024-02-23 2024-02-26

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24S11

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 216

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.

Consequence

Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11.

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.