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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. The most recent was reported on December 12, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: F-150 LIGHTNING BEV.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V863000December 12, 2025Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Park Pawl
25V731000October 24, 2025Exterior Lighting
25V340000May 23, 2025Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
25V313000May 9, 2025Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
25V272000April 23, 2025Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
25V131000February 28, 2025Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
23V801000November 28, 2023Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
23V418000June 9, 2023Exterior Lighting
22V453000June 24, 2022Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (2) · Exterior Lighting (2) · Tires (2) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V863000Manufacturer no. 25C69

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Park Pawl

Report received by NHTSA
December 12, 2025
Owner notification
February 3, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
272,645 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
October 14, 2021 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Safety risk

A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V863000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V731000Manufacturer no. 25SB6

Exterior Lighting

Report received by NHTSA
October 24, 2025
Owner notification
June 3, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
14,843 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
October 14, 2021 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V418. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.

Safety risk

Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V731000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V340000Manufacturer no. 25C20

Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Report received by NHTSA
May 23, 2025
Owner notification
June 27, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
197 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles equipped with 20" or 22" all season tires that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-453. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Safety risk

Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C20.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V340000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V313000Manufacturer no. 25C15

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA
May 9, 2025
Owner notification
June 18, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
March 17, 2022 – February 2, 2023
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V801. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety risk

Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C15.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V313000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V272000Manufacturer no. 24S11

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA
April 23, 2025
Owner notification
May 21, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V272000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V131000Manufacturer no. 25S18

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA
February 28, 2025
Owner notification
June 27, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
950 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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 were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V131000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V801000Manufacturer no. 23C38

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA
November 28, 2023
Owner notification
December 21, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,118 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety risk

Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C38.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V801000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V418000Manufacturer no. 23S30

Exterior Lighting

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2023
Owner notification
October 9, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
16,375 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 BEV vehicles. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.

Safety risk

Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S30.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V418000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V453000Manufacturer no. 22C15

Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Report received by NHTSA
June 24, 2022
Owner notification
July 20, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,666 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 BEV vehicles equipped with 20" or 22" all season tires. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Safety risk

Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The body control module (BCM) software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C15.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V453000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 15, 2025.