Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks
— Recall Campaign #23V168000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 18 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V168000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 15, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V168000 |
| Units affected: | 18 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- 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:
- 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.