Imported Australian electric utility vehicles, previously subject to recall due to suspension concerns, have already been fixed as stated.
In a recent development, Ford has issued a recall for its electric pickup truck, the F-150 Lightning, affecting nearly 29,500 vehicles in the United States. The recall is due to two main issues: a suspension problem and a brake issue.
Suspension Issue
The suspension problem, which affects nearly 12,000 model year 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning vehicles, is related to the front upper control arm ball joint nut. It appears that this nut may not have been tightened properly during assembly, which can cause the front upper control arm to detach. This can result in a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford dealers will inspect and fix the issue free of charge.
Brake Issue
A smaller recall impacts just five units of the 2025 F-150 Lightning built between March 13 and April 24, 2025. The issue involves a brake hose bracket screw defect, which poses a serious brake risk.
Impact on the Australian Version
While the information provided does not specifically address the Australian version of the Ford F-150 Lightning, it's typical for vehicle manufacturers to apply similar fixes across regions to ensure safety standards are met. If the Australian version is affected by similar issues, it's likely that Ford would address these through local recalls or updates. For precise information on the Australian version, it would be best to consult Ford's local customer service or check for any specific recalls announced by the Australian automotive regulatory bodies.
It's worth noting that the Ford F-150 Lightning has not been officially brought to Australia, but local distributor AusEV imports and converts the vehicle. Australian F-150 Lightning drivers are not affected by this recall, as the issue has already been addressed for vehicles imported by AusEV.
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Joshua S. Hill, a Melbourne-based journalist, has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. Despite his profession, Hill prefers to use his feet as his preferred mode of transport.
The Ford F-150 Lightning
The Ford F-150 Lightning offers impressive performance, with 433kW of power, up to 515km of range, acceleration of 0-100km/h in 4 seconds, dual motors with 1,050Nm of torque, and a towing capacity of 4.5 tonnes. The vehicle was unveiled in May of 2021.
AusEV's Commitment to Safety
AusEV, the company responsible for managing recalls on all vehicles they import and convert to right-hand drive, remains committed to delivering the highest standards of service and support to its customers. They take vehicle safety and compliance seriously, ensuring that all imported vehicles are checked for and comply with any open Ford recalls before delivery.
[1] NHTSA Recall Notice [2] Ford Recall Notice [3] The Driven Article [4] Renew Economy Article [5] ABC News Article
- The suspension issue in Ford's F-150 Lightning, affecting around 12,000 vehicles, is related to the front upper control arm ball joint nut not being tightened properly during assembly, which can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- A smaller brake issue affects only five units of the 2025 F-150 Lightning built between March 13 and April 24, 2025, and involves a brake hose bracket screw defect that poses a serious brake risk.
- As the Ford F-150 Lightning has not been officially brought to Australia, local distributor AusEV imports and converts the vehicle, so Australian F-150 Lightning drivers are not affected by this recall, as the issue has already been addressed for vehicles imported by AusEV.
- AusEV, the company responsible for managing recalls on all vehicles they import and convert to right-hand drive, remains committed to delivering the highest standards of service and support to its customers, ensuring that all imported vehicles are checked for and comply with any open Ford recalls before delivery.
