The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V144000·Announced 2024-02-23

Ford Recalls 2023 F-150 Lightning Vehicles Due to Battery Fire Risk

Ford is recalling 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles because loose battery fasteners may cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of fire or loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the propulsion system that increases the risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company 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. This defect can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.

Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2024.

Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
216

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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