NHTSA Campaign 25V131000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Feb 28, 2025 · 950 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV 2022 950
FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV 2023 950
FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV 2024 950

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V131000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.