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Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Recall 25V131: Battery Cell Defect Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire

NHTSA campaign 25V131, reported February 28, 2025, 950 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells of these electric pickups may cause an internal short circuit. A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Until the repair is completed, owners are advised to charge their vehicle to no more than 80% battery capacity. Authorized dealers will inspect the high voltage battery and replace the battery array as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025.

Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V131Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-150 Lightning BEV202220232024