NHTSA safety recalls
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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23V688000Visibility · Defroster/defogger/hvac System · Windshield · Electrical Heating Element
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskAn inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C32.
What was foundFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
23V688000 at NHTSA23V168000Electrical System · Propulsion System · Traction Battery
A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The riskA battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundFord 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.
23V168000 at NHTSAOther years and models
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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