An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Visibility — Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — Windshield — Electrical Heating Element

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Actions

Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C32.

Documents (3)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message Advance Notice re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Advance Notice - Compliance Recall 23C32 Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 Lightning Vehicles Electronic Cabin Coolant Heater Replacement
• Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement

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