NHTSA Campaign 24V144000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Feb 23, 2024 · 216 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV 2023 216

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V144000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.