Recall 25V313 affects 6 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV trucks because ESC can stay off. Software update is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 6 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning BEV trucks under recall 25V313 after an earlier recall repair was done incorrectly. The SYNC software can leave electronic stability control inactive at the start of an ignition cycle, which raises crash risk, and the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The APIM in the 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV is the Accessory Protocol Interface Module, the software module behind key SYNC functions. In this recall, the issue is tied to software that should help activate electronic stability control at the beginning of each ignition cycle. ESC is the stability system that helps the truck stay on its intended path by managing braking and power when traction or direction changes.
These trucks were already repaired under recall 23V-801, but Ford found that the dealer service tool did not load the intended APIM software on every affected VIN. If the wrong software remained installed, the SYNC software does not reliably activate ESC when the truck is started. The truck then does not meet the federal ESC requirement until the correct software package is installed.
There is no warning sign before failure. Ford lists the warning sign as none, so a driver should not rely on a message, light, or change in how the truck feels to know whether the repair was completed correctly.
Who's affected?
The scope spans the 2022 and 2023 model years with the same APIM part tied to the stability-control recall.
| 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV | Electronic stability control (esc) |
|---|---|
| 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| Units affected | 6 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific pickup truck.
What's the safety risk?
If ESC stays inactive after a restart, the driver can operate the vehicle without electronic stability control and without knowing it. That removes stability-control help during a loss of traction, increasing crash risk. There is no warning sign before this condition. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV is included in this recall.
- Use Ford's owner letter mailed June 18, 2025, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 if you did not receive it.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to ask when the free APIM software update is ready for your VIN; the update restores ESC activation at each ignition cycle.
- Reference recall number 25V313 when you call the dealer or Ford customer service.
- Drive with extra caution until the software update is complete; this recall involves operation without ESC active at the start of an ignition cycle.
What happens at the repair
The remedy Ford describes is a software update for the Accessory Protocol Interface Module, the APIM that supports SYNC functions. Once the final dealer repair is available, a Ford technician will install the APIM software update at no charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ford also has a standard reimbursement plan for owners who paid for the same repair before the recall notice. If that applies to you, ask Ford customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit repair documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 9, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 4, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| June 4, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 18, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V313?
Recall 25V313 covers 6 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV trucks that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V801. The SYNC software can fail to activate electronic stability control at the start of each ignition cycle. Ford dealers will update the APIM software for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 25V313. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the APIM software update. Reference Ford recall number 25C15 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Ford says dealers will update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module software free of charge. Use a franchised Ford dealer for the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the truck can start an ignition cycle without electronic stability control active. If the driver does not know ESC is off, the vehicle can be harder to control in conditions where ESC is needed, increasing crash risk.
When did Ford notify owners?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on June 18, 2025. If you did not receive a letter, check your VIN and call a franchised Ford dealer with recall 25V313 or Ford recall number 25C15.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V313000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V313 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V313000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (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 →