NHTSA (USA)Critical
2022–2024 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEVNHTSA Campaign #25V131000
The official notice
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
950 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 25S18Updated June 10, 2026