No one wants to deal with recalls. However, the act of issuing a car recall is among the best ways for automakers to maintain safety. Now, Ford has a new one on its hands, and like many, it’s one that owners will need to respond to as soon as possible. This recall impacts the Ford F-150 Lightning, which many consider among the best trucks to buy. Luckily, auto mechanics at Ford dealers will fix the issue for free. 

Ford is no stranger to a car recall 

According to Torque News, Ford has issued a car recall for the F-150 Lightning, which is one of the best trucks to buy for those looking for an EV. This recall includes the 2023 and 2024 models. It impacts 11,922 units. Specifically, there are instances where the front control arm can separate, which causes issues with steering. Naturally, this is a massive barrier to safety. 

So, what led Ford to issue this car recall? The report says that the automaker received an incident report involving this issue arising at 639 miles with one of the impacted trucks. The driver in that situation experienced vibration, and then the truck made an unexpected left turn. They investigated and learned that there was a bolt missing. Ford is now aware of multiple F-150 Lightning units that are affected by this issue. 

Specifically, this car recall includes 8,017 units of the 2023 model and 3,905 of the one from 2024. Owners can expect official notification letters in early February. As mentioned, auto mechanics at Ford dealers will fix the issue for free.