2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev High-Voltage Battery Recall (25V272)
Ford Motor Company · 3 vehicles · Reported April 23, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 3 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars. Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V272 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V272000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 24S11 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | April 23, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev |
| Units affected | 3 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery |
| Safety risk | Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev in recall 25V272?
The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning Bev with recall 25V272?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your F-150 Lightning Bev shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the traction battery, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V272?
Recall 25V272 covers 3 vehicles: 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev.
NHTSA lists 3 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Ford | F-150 Lightning Bev |
What is the fix for the F-150 Lightning Bev high-voltage battery recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-144.
When was recall 25V272 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V272 to NHTSA on April 23, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 23, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V272000. |
| May 21, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 17 months ago. If your F-150 Lightning Bev was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my F-150 Lightning Bev is part of recall 25V272?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V272 is open on your F-150 Lightning Bev, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning Bev vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should F-150 Lightning Bev owners do about recall 25V272?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V272000 applies to your F-150 Lightning Bev.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the traction battery happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are F-150 Lightning Bev owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 201 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 88 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 25V272 was reported on April 23, 2025, owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 6 of them (22%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after April 23, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 201 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 88 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: 110 complaints in total, 58 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: 91 complaints in total, 30 about the ev and hybrid battery
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Powertrain Failure. Vehicle unresponsive. Multiple complains through various individuals of this failure.
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev owner, IL, NHTSA complaint 11641609, filed February 9, 2025
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning. While driving, the gauge screen on my vehicle intermittently goes black, leaving me without critical driving information, including speed, battery charge level, and warning indicators.
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev owner, NV, NHTSA complaint 11641677, filed February 10, 2025
The front trunk (or frunk) of the electric truck has a power lift as the primary means of opening and closing it and this has a failure warning/dash light stating it requires service.
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev owner, MO, NHTSA complaint 11649803, filed March 21, 2025
Can recall 25V272 make my F-150 Lightning Bev a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 25V272000 does not automatically make your F-150 Lightning Bev a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
High-voltage battery and drive system defects in EVs and hybrids can mean reduced range, charging faults, loss of drive power or a fire risk. These repairs often need parts on backorder, so days out of service add up quickly.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 23V168000, 24V144000, 25V131000.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the F-150 Lightning Bev went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V272
Did the recall 25V272 fix work?
Since recall 25V272 was reported on April 23, 2025, owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 6 of them (22%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 25V272000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my F-150 Lightning Bev is part of recall 25V272000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V272000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.