Ford Recalls 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning Due to Control Arm Defect
Ford is recalling 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning vehicles because a front control arm nut may not be tightened properly, risking loss of steering control.
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 (suspension component) that can cause loss of steering and control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly. This issue allows the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2025. 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 — Suspension
- Affected units
- 11,922
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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