Electronic stability control (ESC)Recall 25V-313 · 2022–2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-313 covers 6 2022–2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV for a electronic stability control (esc) problem, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V313000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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
0%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 17, 2022 to February 2, 2023. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.