NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company - High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Published: February 28, 2025Recall ID: 25V131000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 25V131000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V131000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 59.89 |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25S18 |
| Potentially affected | 950 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |