Recall 23V801000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. 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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C38.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | FORD | F-150 LIGHTNING BEV |
| 2023 | FORD | F-150 LIGHTNING BEV |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.