NHTSA Recall 23V688000: Electrical heating element (visibility)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 931 vehicles. It affects 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V688000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23C32 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM › WINDSHIELD › ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT |
| Report received | October 13, 2023 |
| Owner notification | January 3, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V688000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 Lightning BEV | 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.