Recall 25V131 affects 950 2022-2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV trucks for high-voltage battery shorts. Charge to 80% until free repair at a franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 950 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV trucks because a manufacturing defect in the high-voltage battery cells can cause an internal short circuit. A battery short circuit increases the risk of fire, and Ford dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The high-voltage battery array in a 2022-2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV stores the electrical energy that moves the truck. It is made of battery cells arranged inside the pack, and those cells charge, discharge, and feed power to the electric drive system.
On affected trucks, a supplier production problem left electrodes inside certain high-voltage battery cells misaligned. Those electrodes are the conductive layers that let the cell move electrical energy in a controlled way. After repeated charge and discharge cycles, the misalignment can create an internal short circuit inside the cell.
There is no dashboard warning sign before failure. Ford says there are no warning lights or indicators tied to this defect, so smoke or heat from the high-voltage battery pack is the sign an owner is most likely to notice once the problem is active.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2022, 2023, and 2024 model years for the same high-voltage traction battery array.
| 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV | high-voltage traction battery |
| Units affected | 950 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A battery short circuit increases the risk of fire. There are no warning lights or indicators before this concern, so limit charging to 80% until the repair is complete and call a Ford dealer promptly. Smoke or heat near the high voltage battery pack needs immediate dealer attention. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free high-voltage battery inspection and battery-array replacement if the dealer finds affected cells.
- Limit charging to 80% battery capacity until the repair is complete.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 25V131 when you call.
- Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions about recall number 25V131.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician inspects the high voltage battery array and replaces it as needed. The inspection, replacement parts, and labor are free under the recall. Until that repair is complete, charge the vehicle only to a maximum of 80% battery capacity. Ford has a recall reimbursement plan for owners who already paid for this repair before the recall notice. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and ask what documentation Ford needs for reimbursement under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 28, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 3, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| March 3, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 17, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 27, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V131?
Recall 25V131 covers 950 2022-2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV trucks with a high-voltage battery cell manufacturing defect. An internal short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Ford dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery array as necessary for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 25V131. If it is, charge the vehicle to no more than 80% battery capacity until the repair is complete, then contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the battery inspection and any needed replacement.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ford says dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery array as necessary free of charge at a franchised Ford dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from an internal short circuit in the high-voltage battery cells. Until the dealer completes the repair, Ford tells owners to limit charging to a maximum of 80% battery capacity.
When did Ford notify owners about recall 25V131?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on June 27, 2025. If you bought the truck used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether your F-150 Lightning BEV is included. Reference Ford recall number 25S18 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V131000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V131 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V131000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →