23S30 – Rear Lightbar Replacement – 2022-2023 Ford F-150 BEV

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Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company Stacy L. Balzer Ford Motor Company Operating Director P. O. Box 1904 Service Engineering Operations Dearborn, Michigan 48121 Ford Customer Service Division June 13, 2023 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Advance Notice – Safety Recall 23S30 Certain 2022-2023 Model Year F-150 Battery Electric Vehicles Rear Lightbar Replacement AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates F-150 BEV 2022-2023 Rouge Electric Vehicle Center October 14, 2021 through March 28, 2023 US population of affected vehicles: 16,364. Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL In all of the affected vehicles, there may be microscopic cracks in the rear lightbar’s reversing lamp lens. If a microscopic crack has been initiated, it can propagate further via various methods such as temperature cycling, vehicle vibration, and/or tail gate slam. If a microscopic crack is present, condensation can potentially enter into the reversing lamp lens through these cracks and cause electrical failure to the reverse lamps. Inoperative reverse lamps may reduce the awareness of other motorists or road users of the driver’s intention to operate the vehicle in reverse gear, increasing the risk of injury or crash. SERVICE ACTION DO NOT DEMONSTRATE OR DELIVER any new in-stock vehicles involved in this safety recall. A complete Dealer Bulletin will be provided to dealers 4th quarter, 2023 when it is anticipated that parts ordering information and repair instructions will be available to support this safety recall. IMPORTANT: Dealers should open a Repair Order (RO) only when a full dealer bulletin is published. Opening an RO against an Awareness or Advance Notice will result in warranty rejections against a recall. CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION Owners of record will be notified via first-class mail after repair instructions and parts ordering information have been provided to dealers. PLEASE NOTE: Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $26,315 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory prior to delivery. Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company DEALER-OPERATED RENTAL VEHICLES The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law effective June 2016 prohibits a rental company from selling, renting or leasing vehicles subject to a safety or compliance recall. Please consult your legal counsel for legal advice. QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician System (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab. Sincerely, Stacy L. Balzer

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-418 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Submission Date : JUN 09, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-418 Manufacturer Recall No. : 23S30 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Address : 330 Town Center Drive Suite 500 Dearborn MI 48126-2738 Company phone : 1-866-436-7332 Population : Number of potentially involved : 16,375 Estimated percentage with defect : 63 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 FORD F150 BEV Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Ford’s team reviewed plant records to determine the population of affected parts. Affected vehicles are F-150 BEV Platinum and Lariat trim series vehicles built between October 14, 2021 and March 28, 2023. These vehicles are equipped with a rear lightbar that may have microcracks in the reversing lamp lens. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. 16,375 Ford F150 BEV vehicles are affected. Production Dates : OCT 14, 2021 – MAR 28, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture accumulation inside the lightbar. Moisture inside the lightbar can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lamp function. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Inoperative reverse lamps may reduce the awareness of other motorists or Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-418 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Safety Risk : road users of the driver’s intention to operate the vehicle in reverse gear, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Description of the Cause : Microcracks in the lightbar lens can occur due to static and dynamic forces applied during the assembly plant tailgate installation process or during extreme loading of an open tailgate in low temperatures (e.g. -40C). Moisture can potentially enter into the lightbar assembly through the microcracks and cause electrical failure to the reverse lamps. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : BAR ASY RR LT Component Description : Ford F150 Lightning Tailgate Backup and Tail lamp Component Part Number : NL34-13N466-AC Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : SL America Corporation Address : 4375 Giddings Dr Auburn Hills Michigan 48326 Country : United States Chronology : Chronology is attached. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-418 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the rear lightbar replaced. There will be no charge for this service. Ford provided the general reimbursement plan for the cost of remedies paid for by vehicle owners prior to notification of a safety recall in May 2023. The ending date for reimbursement eligibility is estimated to be December 31, 2023. Ford will forward a copy of the notification letters to dealers to the agency when available. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : A new rear lightbar assembly (Part Number NL34-13N466-AE) will be installed to replace the recalled component (Part Number NL34-13N466- AC). Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Not required per 49 Part 573. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notification to dealers is expected to occur on June 13, 2023. Mailing of owner notification letters is expected to begin June 26, 2023 and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 13, 2023 – JUN 13, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 26, 2023 – JUN 30, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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