VEHICLE SAFETY
Ford F-150 Lightning 2021–2023 Battery and Thermal Defect Recall
Last updated: 2026-01-20 · Source: GearVerify Atlas
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What this recall means for you
Ford recalls certain F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks due to a battery cell defect in the high-voltage battery pack that can cause a vehicle fire or loss of motive power.
What to do next
- Park the vehicle outside and away from structures, other vehicles, and flammable materials immediately
- Do not charge the vehicle at home or in a garage until the battery has been inspected
- Contact Ford customer service or your nearest Ford EV-certified dealer to schedule battery inspection
- If you see smoke, pooling coolant, or smell an unusual odor from the vehicle, call 911 immediately
- Request a free loaner or rental vehicle while the battery replacement is being performed
- Keep all Ford recall correspondence for warranty and insurance records
- Verify with the dealer that the replacement battery pack is a new production unit
Recall data
| Deaths Reported | None reported |
|---|---|
| Remedy | Ford will replace the high-voltage battery pack at no cost. Owners should park outside away from structures until the repair is completed. |
| Make | Ford |
| Models | F-150 Lightning |
| Model Years | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Recall Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Record ID | NHTSA-24V-123456 |
| Source | nhtsa.gov |
| Last Updated | 2026-01-20 |
| Published | 2024-02-01 |
| Record ID | NHTSA-24V-123456 |
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