Model year 2023 · Ford

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 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 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
25V863000	December 12, 2025	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Park Pawl
25V731000	October 24, 2025	Exterior Lighting
25V313000	May 9, 2025	Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
25V272000	April 23, 2025	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
25V131000	February 28, 2025	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
24V949000	December 19, 2024	Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint
24V144000	February 23, 2024	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
23V801000	November 28, 2023	Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
23V688000	October 13, 2023	Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System › Windshield › Electrical Heating Element
23V418000	June 9, 2023	Exterior Lighting
23V168000	March 15, 2023	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Systems involved: Electrical System (4) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (2) · Exterior Lighting (2) · Power Train (1) · Suspension (1) · Visibility (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)
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 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning: Not reported – March 28, 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 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 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 2023 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 24V949000Manufacturer no. 24S76

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint

Report received by NHTSA: December 19, 2024
Owner notification: February 10, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 11,922 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

Safety risk

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 February 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V949000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V144000Manufacturer no. 24S11

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA: February 23, 2024
Owner notification: March 22, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 216 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Defect summary

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 31, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11.

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 24V144000, 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 23V688000Manufacturer no. 23C32

Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System › Windshield › Electrical Heating Element

Report received by NHTSA: October 13, 2023
Owner notification: January 3, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 931 (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 pickup trucks. The electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Safety risk

An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C32.

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 23V688000, 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 23V168000Manufacturer no. 23S15

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA: March 15, 2023
Owner notification: March 31, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 18 (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 pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.

Safety risk

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.

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 23V168000, 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.