Ford F-150 Lightning Bev recall (25V272000)

Ford · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 25V272000
Report Received: 2025-04-23
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Make: Ford
Model(s): F-150 LIGHTNING BEV
Model Year(s): 2022, 2023
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potentially Affected Units: 3

Defect Description

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 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-144.

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