NHTSA Campaign Id 25V131000; Date: Feb. 28, 2025
a battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev; 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev; 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev
Component: Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 950
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.
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.
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