Ford · Lightning · 2023
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The 2023 Ford Lightning has 2 recalls and 0 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 29, 2026
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Remedy Status
Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C32.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.
Remedy Status
Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S15.
No complaints on record for this vehicle.
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The 2023 Ford Lightning has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 0 owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Ford Lightning.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2023 Ford Lightning.
Complaint data is available on this page. Browse the complaints section above for details.
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2023 Ford Lightning. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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