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Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Recall 23V688: Defroster May Fail, Reducing Windshield Visibility

NHTSA campaign 23V688, reported October 13, 2023, 931 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2023 F-150 Lightning trucks may have a missing solder joint in the electronic cabin coolant heater module. This can cause intermittent or no cabin heat, and the windshield defrosting and defogging system may stop working. The vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 103 for windshield defrosting and defogging systems.

If the windshield cannot be cleared of fog or frost, your view of the road is reduced, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be especially alert to visibility problems in cold or humid weather.

The repair is free. Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2024. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V688Ford Motor Company
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Risk
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C32.
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