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Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Recall 23V168: High-Voltage Battery Can Short Circuit and Raise Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 23V168, reported March 15, 2023, 18 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The high-voltage traction battery pack may develop an electrical short circuit when it is fully charged or near fully charged. A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

If you own an affected vehicle, authorized dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V168Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Problem
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.
Risk
A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-150 Lightning BEV2023