2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Recall: High-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when…
NHTSA campaign 23V168000 · Electrical System · filed Mar 15, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.
The risk
A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S15.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-150 Lightning BEV | 2023 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V168000 (manufacturer number 23S15). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.