Exterior lightingRecall 23V-418 · 2022–2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
Ford Motor Company recall 23V-418 covers 16,375 2022–2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V418000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 BEV vehicles. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
The risk
Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S30.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 58 vehicles were listed as unreachable.