Ford Motor is recalling 950 units of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup due to a potential battery defect that could lead to a short circuit.
The issue stems from misaligned electrodes in battery cells supplied by an external manufacturer, which, after repeated charge cycles, could result in an internal short circuit, according to documents filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall affects F-150 Lightning models from 2022 to 2024. The automaker has advised owners to limit their vehicle’s charging to 80% of full capacity until the issue is resolved.
As part of the recall, Ford will inspect battery packs and replace them if necessary at no cost to owners. Notifications are scheduled to be mailed to affected customers starting March 17.
See also: Ford Completes 140,000 Free NACS Adapter Deliveries, Now Selling for $200
Battery defects have led to multiple recalls across the electric vehicle industry. Recent examples include Mercedes-Benz recalling thousands of EQB crossovers and Jaguar offering buybacks for I-Pace models due to similar risks.
In 2021, General Motors issued a recall for all Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV models in North America, requiring widespread battery replacements.
