2022–2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 25V131000 · 950 units potentially affected · filed Feb 28, 2025
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V131000
- Manufacturer no.
- 25S18
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Units affected
- 950
- Report received
- Feb 28, 2025
- Owner letters
- Jun 27, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-150 Lightning Bev 2022, 2023, 2024