The vehicle dossier US · 2023
2023 Ford
F-150 LIGHTNING BEVProblems & recalls
109 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 66 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 109 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 4 years with reports.
9,864 miles is the median among 8 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 2,100–16,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
11 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWLCampaign 25V863000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 25C69
Read campaign 25V863000 at NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 25V731000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 25SB6
Read campaign 25V731000 at NHTSAELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)Campaign 25V313000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 25C15
Read campaign 25V313000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYCampaign 25V272000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 24S11
Read campaign 25V272000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYCampaign 25V131000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 25S18
Read campaign 25V131000 at NHTSASUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINTCampaign 24V949000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 24S76
Read campaign 24V949000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYCampaign 24V144000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 24S11
Read campaign 24V144000 at NHTSAELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)Campaign 23V801000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 23C38
Read campaign 23V801000 at NHTSAVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENTCampaign 23V688000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 23C32
Read campaign 23V688000 at NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 23V418000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 23S30
Read campaign 23V418000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYCampaign 23V168000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 23S15
Read campaign 23V168000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
90 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
SSM 55080Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 25-Jun-2023, 2022-2025 E-Transit and 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may experience a high voltage battery stop charging condition when using a direct current (DC) fa…NHTSA ID 11036286
Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 25-Jun-2023, 2022-2025 E-Transit and 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may experience a high voltage battery stop charging condition when using a direct current (DC) fast charger level 3 with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0EEE:27 and P2E53:27 stored in the on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM). This may be due to the SOBDM software. Replacement of the charge port will not resolve this concern. Inform customers that their vehicles can still be charged using a level 1 or level 2 alternating current (AC) charger. Engineering is currently working on a software solution expected in Q3 2026. Schedule an appointment with the customer when the repair becomes available. Monitor Professional Technician System (PTS) for additional information.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036286 at NHTSASSM 55032Some 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit a reduced distance to empty (DTE) projection, a high voltage battery pack state of charge (SOC) that drops from 100% to less than 90% within 60 seconds of being driven, and an…NHTSA ID 11035290
Some 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit a reduced distance to empty (DTE) projection, a high voltage battery pack state of charge (SOC) that drops from 100% to less than 90% within 60 seconds of being driven, and an inability to reach a target SOC using the scheduled charging feature without any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in the battery energy control module (BECM). This may be due to an issue in one or more cells within the high voltage battery pack. To correct the condition, run the "BECM Battery Health" application using the latest software version of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). If any cells are identified as exceeding state of charge and/or capacity thresholds, refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-03A High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables > Diagnosis and Testing > High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables - Electric > Pinpoint Test AP > Step AP4 and continue diagnosis. If all cells are within state of charge and capacity thresholds or DTCs are present in the BECM, refer to the WSM for normal diagnosis. For claiming, use causal part 10D672 and labor op
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035290 at NHTSA26B09Customer Satisfaction Program 26B09 Certain 2022-2023 Model Year F150 Lightning Equipped with Intelligent Backup Power Feature Update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM), Gateway Module (GWM) and Telematics Control U…NHTSA ID 11035459
Customer Satisfaction Program 26B09 Certain 2022-2023 Model Year F150 Lightning Equipped with Intelligent Backup Power Feature Update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM), Gateway Module (GWM) and Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Software
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035459 at NHTSA24E04Certain 2022-2023 Model Year F-150 Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) Equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost Engine Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming/Catalytic Converter ReplacementNHTSA ID 11033581
Certain 2022-2023 Model Year F-150 Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) Equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost Engine Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming/Catalytic Converter Replacement
Campaign / software reference: 24E04
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11033581 at NHTSAITRM-25.B04 F-150Lightnin26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not functionNHTSA ID 11031374
26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function
Campaign / software reference: ITRM-25.B04
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EXTERIOR LIGHTING · UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11031374 at NHTSAOBCC-AS.AU F-150BEV"26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function"NHTSA ID 11030445
"26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function"
Campaign / software reference: OBCC-AS.AU
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EXTERIOR LIGHTING · UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11030445 at NHTSASYNC-25.1.9.7.1 F-150 BEV"25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens"NHTSA ID 11029555
"25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens"
Campaign / software reference: SYNC-25.1.9.7.1
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · UNKNOWN OR OTHER · VISIBILITY/WIPER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11029555 at NHTSASYNC25.2.1.6.5.2 F-150BEV"Quality Improvements Include: - Bug Fixing and Feature improvements. - Resolves black screen issue caused when there is no SiriusXM disk space."NHTSA ID 11028302
"Quality Improvements Include: - Bug Fixing and Feature improvements. - Resolves black screen issue caused when there is no SiriusXM disk space."
Campaign / software reference: SYNC-25.2.1.6.5.2
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11028302 at NHTSAPT-25.8.5 F-150 Lightnin"Quality improvements include: -Calibration update to address a block fault that triggers a warning light and causes reduced torque in cold temperatures"NHTSA ID 11028145
"Quality improvements include: -Calibration update to address a block fault that triggers a warning light and causes reduced torque in cold temperatures"
Campaign / software reference: PT-25.8.5
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11028145 at NHTSASYNC-25.2.1.6.5 F-150 BEV"Quality improvements include: -Latest software update for BlueCruise Activation -Introduction of toggles in the center screen for driver assist features -Improved audio experience while using CarPlay or Android Auto -Walk away…NHTSA ID 11022095
"Quality improvements include: -Latest software update for BlueCruise Activation -Introduction of toggles in the center screen for driver assist features -Improved audio experience while using CarPlay or Android Auto -Walk away lock introduced in the vehicle"
Campaign / software reference: SYNC-25.2.1.6.5
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · UNKNOWN OR OTHER · VISIBILITY/WIPER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11022095 at NHTSA25H02Certain 2022-2024 Model Year F-150 Lightning BEV Vehicles High Voltage Battery (HVB) Module/Array Replacement - Harvest ProgramNHTSA ID 11021207
Certain 2022-2024 Model Year F-150 Lightning BEV Vehicles High Voltage Battery (HVB) Module/Array Replacement - Harvest Program
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11021207 at NHTSASYNC-25.2.1.6.X F-150 BEVQuality improvements include: -Latest software update for BlueCruise ActivationNHTSA ID 11021528
Quality improvements include: -Latest software update for BlueCruise Activation
Campaign / software reference: SYNC-25.2.1.6.X
Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11021528 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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