- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-144.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2022 and 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks may have fasteners securing the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack that were not tightened securely. This can cause electrical arcing at the busbars, which increases the risk of a fire. A loss of drive power may also occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected truck, contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 24S11. Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2025. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is included.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 Lightning BEV | 20222023 |
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