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2022-2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev recall: traction battery

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 28, 2025. It covers about 950 vehicles.

vehicles affected
950
reported
Feb 28, 2025
owners notified
Jun 27, 2025
related complaints
104

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

What is 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.
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.

Recall number 25V131000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 104 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 25V131000

Is there a recall on the 2022-2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev traction battery?

Yes. Recall 25V131000, reported on February 28, 2025, covers about 950 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V131000?

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.

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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