HV battery junction box?

[MaintGrl]

I'd say . . cut your losses, you say the dealer working on your truck is friendly (Good sign) Hopefully they have competent techs. If I was in your shoes (I'm not), I'd rent a car and get the family home. Stay in contact with the dealer, keep that friendly situ going, and let the dealer do their thing. Hopefully it will be repaired sooner rather than later.
Is this gonna hurt, ya, maybe. You'll be renting a vehicle when you already have a vehicle (That is in the shop). As mentioned above, try contacting the BEV team, see IF they can do anything for you (Get a rental cheap/free, expedite the repair). I Feel for you. Fortunately I came to this forum w/o a problem to discuss, but to learn from others about this great (IMO) vehicle. Wishing you the best, my friend...

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[Mike G]

All those previous repairs you listed were FSAs (except for the rear coolant pump). That's normal maintenance (FSAs) and recalls (like the lightbar). Nothing suspicious about any of that. I'm really sorry about finding yourself away from home with a new-to-you truck that's experiencing issues.

I have the exact same year and model and haven't had any issues with it at all.

If you DM me your VIN I can take a look at the vehicle health history (unless you've already seen that).

 

[kdxkid]

All those previous repairs you listed were FSAs (except for the rear coolant pump). That's normal maintenance (FSAs) and recalls (like the lightbar). Nothing suspicious about any of that. I'm really sorry about finding yourself away from home with a new-to-you truck that's experiencing issues.

I have the exact same year and model and haven't had any issues with it at all.

If you DM me your VIN I can take a look at the vehicle health history (unless you've already seen that).

Mike - how would you get the vehicle health history? I cannot seem to obtain that from the ford online dashboard. Are you a dealer?

Thanks
Ian

 

[Mike G]

Mike - how would you get the vehicle health history? I cannot seem to obtain that from the ford online dashboard. Are you a dealer?

Thanks
Ian

Not a dealer, but blessed.

 

[The Weatherman]

There are a few members that have access to the FDRS system and have been assisting folks here for awhile now. He’s legit.

 

[Mike G]

There are a few members that have access to the FDRS system and have been assisting folks here for awhile now. He’s legit.

Thanks Dean!

 

[TaxmanHog]

Did we previously have one ??

Yes ...... @Ford Motor Company

 

[Adventureboy]

battery control module -BECM replacement (recall 23B57), then again for the same thing but just a part was changed - the battery monitor sensor (23B70B)

These are two different items. 23B57 is for the HVB (software update, if update fails, Control Module replacement), and 23B70B is for the 12v battery BMS sensor on the negative terminal - both minor.
As others have said, all of the items appear to be standard Customer Satisfaction Program items or Recall items, except the cooling pump.
The cooling pump failure may result in overtemp batteries or other similar codes, which may make sense. If the cooling system is not full (ie. air pockets due to the cooling pump replacement) the problem may persist. I expect the dealer may have checked this, but it may be worth a call to verify. The coolant tank may be empty, causing coolant circulation issues.

 

[chl]

I really don't think you are correct, and you are downplaying the issue severely. Why post with such assurance?

A quick search, from this website, indicates a separate recall with the HV junction box. Ford indicates this can result in increased risk of fire, as well as potential vehicle power loss which increases the risk of crash.

https://fordauthority.com/2025/04/2023-ford-f-150-lightning-evs-recalled-over-battery-pack-issue/

I have small kids that I drive around man.... I don't want to fuck around with a vehicle that could just shut off.

Question:

Your OP said you bought a used '22 truck [I purchased a used 22 Lightning ER a few weeks ago ], that recall article you linked to was for '23s and only affected 3 vehicles(?), was yours a 22 or a 23?
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The defect: in affected vehicles, the fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
The hazards: electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Components: busbar fasteners
Affected vehicles: select 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning pickups built between November 23rd, 2022 and March 31st, 2023.
Number of vehicles affected: 3
Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin May 19th, 2025. The Ford reference number for this recall is 24S11.
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I take it you did not receive any notice.

That said, either way, the issue could have affected more vehicles than what was mentioned in the link ('23s).

I would not want to take a chance on a fire either - "electrical arcing" inside a HV battery pack is not something to take a chance on! Bad things can happen!

I do not think you would see the original owner's alerts/istory in FordPass, the FordPass account is unique to you, not the truck, unless you specify you want to share it with another person. So that is not 'suspicious' if I'm right about that.

Maybe you could contact the original owner and get the inside story?

Car Fax is not perfect nor very detailed, as you found out.

Maybe your car insurance has a car rental provision, some do. But really Ford needs to step up and provide assistance. Surprising they haven't.

Quality control is always an issue with some vehicles, and Ford Lightnings have their share based on the forum posts.

But they either get resolved or Ford does a buy-back, voluntary or lemon law forced.

Most of the issues have been minor as other folks said.
Most of us are happy with our ownership.

I'd feel the same way you do if I had bought one used and had a serious failure within a short period of time.

Just remember your issue is covered by a warranty so it will get fixed at no cost to you, except the inconvenience, assuming Ford steps up and pays for your travel home.

Keep us posted on how things work out.

Good luck.

 

[kdxkid]

Question:

Your OP said you bought a used '22 truck [I purchased a used 22 Lightning ER a few weeks ago ], that recall article you linked to was for '23s and only affected 3 vehicles(?), was yours a 22 or a 23?
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The defect: in affected vehicles, the fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
The hazards: electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Components: busbar fasteners
Affected vehicles: select 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning pickups built between November 23rd, 2022 and March 31st, 2023.
Number of vehicles affected: 3
Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin May 19th, 2025. The Ford reference number for this recall is 24S11.
---
I take it you did not receive any notice.

That said, either way, the issue could have affected more vehicles than what was mentioned in the link ('23s).

I would not want to take a chance on a fire either - "electrical arcing" inside a HV battery pack is not something to take a chance on! Bad things can happen!

I do not think you would see the original owner's alerts/istory in FordPass, the FordPass account is unique to you, not the truck, unless you specify you want to share it with another person. So that is not 'suspicious' if I'm right about that.

Maybe you could contact the original owner and get the inside story?

Car Fax is not perfect nor very detailed, as you found out.

Maybe your car insurance has a car rental provision, some do. But really Ford needs to step up and provide assistance. Surprising they haven't.

Quality control is always an issue with some vehicles, and Ford Lightnings have their share based on the forum posts.

But they either get resolved or Ford does a buy-back, voluntary or lemon law forced.

Most of the issues have been minor as other folks said.
Most of us are happy with our ownership.

I'd feel the same way you do if I had bought one used and had a serious failure within a short period of time.

Just remember your issue is covered by a warranty so it will get fixed at no cost to you, except the inconvenience, assuming Ford steps up and pays for your travel home.

Keep us posted on how things work out.

Good luck.

Oddly enough, my wife was added and had alerts showing from around 5/2 and before (months before we bought the truck). We screenshotted them, and as of today they all have disappeared in her apps history.

Thanks all for your help. I’ll keep everyone posted in case someone comes up with a issue

 

[chl]

Oddly enough, my wife was added and had alerts showing from around 5/2 and before (months before we bought the truck). We screenshotted them, and as of today they all have disappeared in her apps history.

Thanks all for your help. I’ll keep everyone posted in case someone comes up with a issue

Alert history seems to disappear regularly, that is normal I think.
So does update history.
I wish it wouldn't but I do what you do and screen shoot it for my records.

Take care.

Make lemonade out of lemons if you can.

 

[electricpig]

I want to make clear I have every compassion for the OP. ABSOLUTELY CRAPPY SPOT TO BE IN! IDK if I would stick with the truck myself. However, OP needs complete as possible info IMHO to help themale a rational choice, whatever that may be.

Wishing you well and speedy resolution OP.

 

[Firn]

what symptoms did you experience prior to being told this was the failure?

also I’m out of town at random ford dealership in a rural area. They said it would be safe to drive while waiting on the part (prior to fixing)….. that made me concerned with their ability and knowledge to repair.

last - were you experiencing power train failure alerts? Apparently this had been happening nearly daily for months + prior to me purchasing the vehicle. I had to call ford and have the dealership pull alert history, as none of it is on my FordPass app.

Mine worked, I stopped, then it didn't work (warning and icon on dash).

No alerts or notices prior to that that i am aware of.

 

[MaintGrl]

There are a few members that have access to the FDRS system and have been assisting folks here for awhile now. He’s legit.

YES, and we are grateful for their help . . . we appreciate all they do, that includes the wise Moderators.

 

[The Weatherman]

YES, and we are grateful for their help . . . we appreciate all they do, that includes the wise Moderators.

Wise Moderator? I don’t know if I would go that far. ? (kidding).

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