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Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Recall 25V313: ESC May Stay Off After Restart, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 25V313, reported May 9, 2025, 6 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks may not turn on the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the start of each drive. The SYNC software can fail to activate ESC every time the ignition is switched on. These vehicles were previously repaired under an earlier recall, and the repair was done incorrectly, so the problem remains and the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126 for electronic stability control.

If ESC is not active, the driver may not realize the system is off and may keep driving without its help. Electronic stability control helps the truck keep its direction and control during slippery or sudden maneuvers, so without it the risk of a crash is higher.

Authorized Ford dealers will update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 25C15. You can also 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 25V313Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V801. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk
Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C15.
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 BEV20222023