The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup has been recalled due to an issue that may cause the reversing lights to operate intermittently or fail completely.
“Due to a manufacturing defect, moisture may enter the rear light bar assembly unit. This can cause the reverse lamps to become inoperative or to flicker intermittently,” the recall notice said.
“If traffic behind is unable to identify that the vehicle is reversing, this could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”
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- A total of 2 vehicles are affected, produced from 2021 to 2023
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
The F-150 Lightning is not sold locally by Ford Australia, but is imported and converted to right-hand drive by local firm AUSEV, which backs each vehicle with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
“Owners of affected vehicles should contact their respective dealers to schedule an appointment to have their vehicle inspected and rectification carried out free of charge,” the company says in its recall notice.
If you have any further questions, you can contact AUSEV on 1300 911 294.
The electric F-150 Lightning will be replaced with an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), though as with the outgoing model, Ford Australia hasn’t confirmed the new-generation Lightning for our market.
