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 details
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-313 (25V313000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 25C15 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Electronic stability control (ESC) |
| Report date | May 9, 2025 |
| Owners notified | June 18, 2025 |
| Vehicles affected | 6 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-313 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 6 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.