A Ford F-150 Lightning owner said a rear light bar safety recall Ford announced on Oct. 29, 2025, wasn't completed on his truck until September 2026.
He said the lengthy delay was tied to getting the replacement component, because once it arrived, the actual repair took about an hour.
Here's what to know
In a YouTube video, Lightning Mike (@F150LightningMike) showed his 2023 F-150 Lightning Lariat at O'Meara Ford in Northglenn, Colorado, for recall 25SB6/25V731. He said the recall applies to 2022 and 2023 F-150 Lightning Lariat and Platinum trims, and noted that his truck has the extended battery package and max tow package.
He said the rear light bar was "totally out" before the repair, with moisture visible inside. According to the owner, the problem also left him without reverse-light function for a long time, making it more than a cosmetic issue.
One commenter who said he bought a used 2022 Lightning Platinum on Sept. 25 wrote: "I offered $1250 less than their asking price. They accepted the offer and about 5 minutes later while I was looking for the best price for the light bar on the internet, I realized it would be replaced for free under a recall."
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Until the repair was done, the owner said he used a workaround shown in the video: a cabin button that switches on extra exterior lighting, including cab, mirror, and running-board lights, to help him see behind the truck while backing up.
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Despite the recall issue, he said he still feels positively about the 2023 Lightning Lariat and added that, "If you leave it in sport mode, the regenerative braking will help extend the range whether you are driving in town or on a highway."
At least one commenter, however, said the recall repair did not fully resolve moisture concerns. "My recall was done, and since then, I've had a temporary outage on each of the rear light / signal modules due to moisture," the commenter wrote.
What's being done?
According to the owner, O'Meara Ford's service department set up the recall visit, kept him informed while the part was on order, and replaced the light bar once the truck was brought in.
He described the process as contacting a Ford dealer, mentioning recall 25SB6/25V731, and asking about parts availability and scheduling. In his experience, waiting for the part took longer than the installation itself.
The owner also said one-pedal driving and regenerative braking remain part of why he is comfortable using the Lightning for everyday driving and longer trips.
"Love my Lightning. Really happy that this light bar is going to get fixed," the owner said in the video. After an 11-month wait from the recall announcement to his September 2026 repair, he gave the dealership "two thumbs up."
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