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Ford is recalling 18 units of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck due to concerns that they may catch fire spontaneously. This decision came after one such pickup truck caught fire on a Ford holding lot in February, leading to fears of a potential problem. Ford has since fixed the issue, which was caused by cathode aluminum tabs in the battery pack improperly contacting anode electrode material, resulting in a short circuit and potentially leading to a fire.
The affected battery packs were built by a supplier from December 14th, 2022, through January 17th, 2023, and only the 18 trucks included in the recall were affected. Ford has provided the VIN numbers of these trucks as part of the recall filing. While the automaker does not specify if any of the affected vehicles have been delivered to customers, it has assured Lightning owners that there is no reason to believe that the problem affects the vehicles already in their possession.
Ford has confirmed that its dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack free of charge for customers with affected vehicles. There have been no reports of injuries or accidents related to this issue. In February, Ford had suspended production and deliveries of the F-150 Lightning due to battery concerns, and later confirmed the issue after the incident involving the pickup truck that caught fire.
Ford resumed production of the F-150 Lightning after a few weeks of stoppages and stop-shipments. On March 13, CEO Jim Farley confirmed that Ford had restarted manufacturing of the all-electric pickup.
The recall has raised concerns that other electric vehicles (EVs) may have battery issues due to sharing components with the F-150 Lightning. SK On supplies the batteries for the Ford F-150 Lightning, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and other popular EVs. The recall could lead to a significant issue for EV demand as there are already many EV skeptics. The issue stems from the fact that these vehicles use batteries manufactured by SK On, one of the world’s largest battery makers. The recall affects only 18 F-150 Lightning models due to improperly produced battery cells that can cause a fire risk. However, since other automakers also use SK On batteries, any reliability issue could have a significant impact on the demand for electric vehicles.
The reliability of the batteries is crucial for the success of the F-150 Lightning and Ioniq 5, and any battery fires could significantly hurt the EV market. While some EVs have proven to be reliable, battery fires remain a concern for automakers, with the Chevrolet Bolt EUV being a prime example. The electric vehicle market is still in its infancy, and automakers are working hard to produce reliable EVs while also establishing an easily accessible charging infrastructure. Despite the battery issues, the golden era of electric vehicles could be on the horizon, with Tesla already producing well-received models, and other automakers stepping up to compete in the EV market.
Battery recalls have been responsible for widespread stoppages or repairs of some EV models.
Chevrolet recalled Bolt EV models from 2017 to 2019 due to battery module defects, and General Motors advised owners to limit their state of charge to 90 percent.
GM used LG Energy Solution battery cells in its Bolt models that were the subject of the widespread recall.
In some regions, electric vehicles may not be the cheapest option for vehicle buyers, even with favorable government policies and price supports. In Massachusetts, for example, where the power grid is carbon-free and decommissioned nuclear power plants have been replaced with natural gas and renewable sources, the cost per mile of powering the fully electric Ford F-150 Lightning is higher than that of the Ford F-150 Hybrid. However, this is specific to Massachusetts and not applicable to regions where gasoline is more expensive and electricity is cheaper.
