NHTSA recall 25V131000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Ford F-150 Lightning Bev
Reported Feb 28, 2025950 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 25S18
The defect
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.
The risk
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.