Ford F-150 Lightning Bev recall (23V168000)

Ford · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 23V168000
Report Received: 2023-03-15
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Make: Ford
Model(s): F-150 LIGHTNING BEV
Model Year(s): 2023
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potentially Affected Units: 18

Defect Description

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.

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