Ford has issued a recall in Australia for two Ford F-150 Lightning utes, covering Lariat and Platinum variants built between 2021 and 2023 due to a manufacturing defect that affects the reverse lighting system. These pickups are not sold directly by Ford Australia. Instead, they are imported from the U.S. and remanufactured to right-hand drive by a local third-party firm, called AusEV.
What’s the defect, and why is it so serious?
Ford has identified a manufacturing fault where moisture can enter the rear light bar assembly. Because of this, the reverse lights may stop working, or they may flicker on and off intermittently.
If the reverse lights do not work correctly, other drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists may not realise the vehicle is reversing. This increases the risk of collisions, serious injury or potentially fatal accidents involving other road users.
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Which vehicles are affected?
Make: Ford
Model: F-150 Lightning
Year range: 2021 to 2023
Total units affected: 2
Recall number: REC-006532
Campaign number: REC-2026-0001
A list of two affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) is in this file: REC-006532-VIN-List-1.csv (CSV, 68 bytes). Owners can check if their vehicle is impacted in this list.
What should car owners do now?
Ford advises owners of affected vehicles to contact their local dealer, book an inspection appointment, and have the issue repaired free of charge.
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Need help? Here’s who to contact
Contact: AUSEV Customer Service
Contact number: 1300 911 294
Email: lochlanh@advmq.com.au
Website: https://ausev.com.au
Please have your VIN ready. You’ll find the VIN on your ownership documents or near the base of the windshield.
This recall is being overseen by Australia’s official automotive safety regulator, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sports, and the Arts.
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