2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Stability Control Recall (25V313)

Recall 25V313 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev in recall 25V313?

The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V801. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning Bev with recall 25V313?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the electronic stability control.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V313?

Recall 25V313 covers 6 vehicles: 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev.

NHTSA lists 6 vehicles in this campaign, built March 17, 2022 to February 2, 2023. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the F-150 Lightning Bev stability control recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software, free of charge.

Dealers will update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C15.

When was recall 25V313 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V313 to NHTSA on May 9, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 18, 2025.

This recall was filed 17 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 322 days. 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 25V313?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V313 is open on your F-150 Lightning Bev, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V313000 is open on your F-150 Lightning Bev, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 25C15. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should F-150 Lightning Bev owners do about recall 25V313?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V313000 applies to your F-150 Lightning Bev.
2. Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the electronic stability control happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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, 24 of them about the driver assistance.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the driver assistance have been filed since recall 25V313 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 201 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 24 of them involve the driver assistance. 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, 17 about the driver assistance
• 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: 91 complaints in total, 7 about the driver assistance

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light illuminated. The vehicle was moving but the warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds.

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11590098, filed May 22, 2024

About 30 mins prior to the incident,the accelaration was vey slow getting upto only 30/35MPH Message appeared in Dash Board instructing to SCHEDULE MAITANANCE SERVICE SOON. My last service was done only 2 months ago. anyhow i decided to drive the nearest Ford Dealer.

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11739960, filed May 25, 2026

Dealer identified Water intrusion into the rear wiring, harnesses is causing corrosion in the PIN connectors, which therefore leads to flickering tail lights which could be mis interpreted as braking or a turning. I also experienced random acceleration from slow speeds and a failure to decelerate.

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev owner, OK, NHTSA complaint 11749547, filed July 10, 2026

Can recall 25V313 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 25V313000 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))?

When a driver assistance feature on the 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev brakes for no reason or stops working, it affects both safety and value. Software fixes do not always hold, which is why repeat repair records matter.

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: 23V801000.

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.

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