2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev recall: electronic stability control (esc)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 28, 2023. It covers about 5,118 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,118
reported: Nov 28, 2023
owners notified: Dec 21, 2023
related complaints: 28

Electronic stability control (ESC)

What is wrong: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. 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: The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C38.

Recall number 23V801000

Affected vehicles

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Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 28 complaints about driver assistance problems.

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Questions about recall 23V801000

Is there a recall on the 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev electronic stability control (esc)?

Yes. Recall 23V801000, reported on November 28, 2023, covers about 5,118 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V801000?

The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C38.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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