Ford F-150 Lightning recall repair delayed 11 months due to parts supply, Colorado owner reports
By Eve
A Colorado owner of a 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat said a rear light bar safety recall announced by Ford in October 2025 was not completed on his vehicle until September 2026, an 11 month delay attributed to waiting for replacement parts. The actual repair took about one hour once the component arrived. The recall, designated 25SB6/25V731, affects 2022 and 2023 F-150 Lightning Lariat and Platinum trims and left the owner without reverse light function during the delay.
Why it matters
Extended recall timelines driven by parts availability can affect fleet uptime and total cost of ownership for operators procuring electric trucks. The case highlights supply chain risks for early model year EVs that procurement teams must factor into fleet planning and vendor negotiations.
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- Original title
- “Colorado Ford Lightning recall stretched 11 months, even though the fix took about an hour”
- Published
- 13 October 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- United States
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- Ford
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