Ford warned F-150 Lightning owners about a separate battery issue before this month's vehicle fire
A defective battery causing a Ford F-150 Lightning to catch fire earlier this month isn't the only problem the Detroit automaker has recently experienced with its all-electric pickup truck.
The January problem is not believed to be connected to a battery fire that occurred Feb. 4, according to a Ford spokeswoman.Ford workers produce the electric F-150 Lightning pickup on Dec. 13, 2022 at the automaker's Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center .earlier this month isn't the only problem the Detroit automaker has recently experienced with its new all-electric pickup truck.
Despite the small number of vehicles impacted, it adds to a pattern of problems Ford and other automakers are having as they invest billions in rushing electric vehicles to market. Many of the industry's issues have been minor. But when they involve the costly, and complex, batteries of the vehicles, financial problems and serious safety concerns – specifically fires – can arise.
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