NHTSA Recall 23V801000: Electronic stability control (esc)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,118 vehicles. It affects 2022–2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V801000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23C38 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
| Report received | November 28, 2023 |
| Owner notification | December 21, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 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.
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.
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 23V801000
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.