Detroit automaker Ford is recalling 29,501 of its 2024– 2025 F-150 Lightning battery-electric trucks in the U.S. due to a defect that can result in a loss of steering control, federal safety officials announced on Saturday.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that the issue arises from a detached front upper control arm, which can cause drivers to lose control of the vehicle, thereby significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall affects certain models of the F-150 Lightning BEV, Ford’s flagship electric pickup, produced for the 2024 and 2025 model years.
No injuries or accidents related to the defect have been reported so far. The automaker is expected to notify affected owners and provide free repairs through its dealership network.
This recent recall comes just days after the Detroit automaker recalled 1 million vehicles across several model lines due to a review camera malfunction that could also increase the risk of a crash.
According to the automaker, this recall affected vehicles such as the Bronco, Escape, Expedition, F-150, Lincoln Navigator, Mach-E, Ranger, and Transit, among others. Although the company’s engineering team identified the root cause of the software malfunction, Ford remains unaware of any injuries related to the recall.
