Ford recently announced the recall of 18 electric F150 Lightning trucks and a temporary halt in production due to a potential battery issue during quality inspections before delivery. They also announced plans to increase production of their F-150 Lightning truck to meet growing demand, which could eventually reach more than 150,000 units annually.

This decision came after a fire at Ford's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on February 4, where an F-150 Lightning model caught fire during quality inspection charging. This incident led to the assembly line being shut down and prompted an investigation to identify, address, and understand the root cause of the problem. The root cause was determined to be a manufacturing defect in the production of battery cells from the SK On plant in Georgia, where electric vehicle battery cells are manufactured.

The fully electric Ford F-150 Lightning truck was unveiled in May 2021, marking the first fully electric vehicle in the F-150 series. This vehicle features an electric motor generating up to 563 horsepower and can travel up to 480 kilometers on a single charge. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds.

The F-150 Lightning is equipped with an 80-kilowatt-hour battery that can be fully charged in approximately 8 hours using a home charger or in 44 minutes at a fast-charging station.

It boasts several features, including the ability to use your smartphone as a key to lock, unlock, and start the vehicle. Additionally, it comes with the latest Sync 4A3 information and entertainment system.