NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11000290: 2022, 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev

Official manufacturer communication context for 2022, 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11000290 summary graphic for 2022, 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev
11000290NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
1affected product rows
82/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles that require replacement of an HV battery module may require installation of a thermal blanket. The following articles have been updated to assist in accuracy and improved part ordering:<br /> Parts Catalog: When ordering an HV battery module, a note will be present in the catalog if the VIN requires a thermal blanket.<br /> Dealer Communication (eFC) (USA Only): The correlating eFC on FMC Dealer for Lightning High Voltage Battery Array Kits has been corrected to advise proper part numbers and when to include a thermal blanket in the part order.<br /> Part Instruction Sheet: The instruction sheet included with the HV battery module has been updated to show thermal blanket part numbers and installation instructions.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
FordF-150 Lightning Bev2022, 2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11000290?

Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles that require replacement of an HV battery module may require installation of a thermal blanket. The following articles have been updated to assist in accuracy and improved part ordering:<br /> Parts Catalog: When ordering an HV battery module, a note will be present in the catalog if the VIN requires a thermal blanket.<br /> Dealer Communication (eFC) (USA Only): The.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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