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Recall 23V-168

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: Electrical system (propulsion system, traction battery).

At a glance

Campaign number
23V-168
Reported
March 15, 2023
Vehicles affected
18 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 23S15.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles