Ford recalls 8,500 F-150 Lightning pickups over suspension bolt risk
Ford Motor Company is recalling 8,500 2022–2023 F-150 Lightning electric pickups due to a front suspension bolt torque defect that may cause wheel separation and loss of steering control. Dealers will re-torque or replace bolts free, with Ford estimating a $20 million charge and production delays through Q2.
1. Recall Scope
Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 8,500 F-150 Lightning electric pickups from 2022 and 2023 model years across the U.S. and Canada.
2. Safety Defect
A front suspension lower control arm bolt may have been improperly torqued during assembly, raising the risk of wheel separation and loss of steering control at highway speeds.
3. Dealer Remedy Process
Authorized Ford dealerships will inspect, re-torque or replace the affected bolts at no cost to owners, with repair appointments scheduled over the next six weeks.
4. Financial and Production Impact
Ford expects the recall to incur roughly $20 million in related expenses, with potential EV production delays through the second quarter as assembly lines adjust.