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Ford recall — Traction Battery
NHTSA · February 28, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V131000 (Ford), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 950.
- Component: Traction Battery.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Ford Motor Company
- Source ID
- 25V131000
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.
Consequence
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-150 Lightning Bev | 2022 |
| Ford | F-150 Lightning Bev | 2023 |
| Ford | F-150 Lightning Bev | 2024 |
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