Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- Component
- Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 18
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-03-15
- Owners notified
- 2023-03-31
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.
Safety risk
A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S15.