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Ford F-150 Lightning Flash pack (123 kWh usable, 2025)

Lithium-ion cells from SK On (SK Battery America, Commerce, Georgia) · 123 kWh · used in 1 model variant.

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Pack reference

Lithium-ion · SK On (SK Battery America, Commerce, Georgia) · Pouch cells, liquid-cooled, mounted in a steel ladder frame
About the pack
Capacity
123 kWh
as published
Fast charge
150 kW
peak · about 38 min to 80%
Warranty floor
70%
capacity floor at 8 yr / 100k mi

Pack overview

ChemistryLithium-ion
Cell supplierSK On (SK Battery America, Commerce, Georgia)
Cell formatPouch
Voltage (nominal)378 V
CoolingLiquid
ArchitecturePouch cells, liquid-cooled, mounted in a steel ladder frame
Warranty 8 yr / 100k mi
Capacity floor70%

Known issues

Low
Ford added this pack for 2025: 123 kWh of usable energy, standard on the Flash and a fleet option on the Pro, with an 11.3 kW on-board charger and about 38 minutes for 15 to 80 percent on a 150 kW or faster charger. EPA rates it at 300 miles.

How this pack ages (industry context)

Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).

OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.

Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.

Vehicles using this pack

Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls

Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack, as of the last complaint-data run. Each campaign names the model generation it was filed against; the summary gives the model years covered.

25V272000 Apr 23, 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning 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.

Consequence: 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.

Filed against: Ford F-150 2025-2025

25V199000 Mar 28, 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 full hybrid electric (FHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery junction box may contain an incorrect fuse, which can fail and result in a sudden loss of drive power.

Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Filed against: Ford F-150 2025-2025

25V131000 Feb 28, 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning battery electric vehicles. A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit.

Consequence: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Filed against: Ford F-150 2025-2025

24V144000 Feb 23, 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning 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.

Consequence: 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.

Filed against: Ford F-150 2025-2025

23V168000 Mar 15, 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.

Consequence: A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Filed against: Ford F-150 2025-2025

For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.

Pack family

Ford F-150 Lightning Flash pack (123 kWh usable, 2025) is part of the ford-lightning family. Related packs:

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemistry is the Ford F-150 Lightning Flash pack (123 kWh usable, 2025)?

The Ford F-150 Lightning Flash pack (123 kWh usable, 2025) uses Lithium-ion chemistry. Cells are supplied by SK On (SK Battery America, Commerce, Georgia). Cell format: Pouch. Pack architecture: Pouch cells, liquid-cooled, mounted in a steel ladder frame.

What is the warranty on this pack?

8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 70% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.

How much does this pack degrade over time?

Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The Ford F-150 Lightning Flash pack (123 kWh usable, 2025) battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles to a 70% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.

Which vehicles use the Ford F-150 Lightning Flash pack (123 kWh usable, 2025)?

Ford F-150 2025-2025 (Lightning Flash (Pro for fleets)).

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