Ford
Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range (98 kWh usable)
Lithium-ion cells from SK On (SK Battery America, Commerce, Georgia) · 98 kWh · used in 2 model variants.
Pack reference
Pack overview
Known issues
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.
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 2022-2023; Ford F-150 2024-2025
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 2022-2023; Ford F-150 2024-2025
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 2022-2023; Ford F-150 2024-2025
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 2022-2023; Ford F-150 2024-2025
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 2022-2023; Ford F-150 2024-2025
For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.
Pack family
Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range (98 kWh usable) is part of the ford-lightning family. Related packs:
Frequently Asked Questions
What chemistry is the Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range (98 kWh usable)?
The Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range (98 kWh usable) uses Lithium-ion chemistry. Cells are supplied by SK On (SK Battery America, Commerce, Georgia). Cell format: Pouch. Pack architecture: Pouch cells in 4P10S arrays, 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 Standard Range (98 kWh usable) 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 Standard Range (98 kWh usable)?
Ford F-150 2022-2023 (Lightning Standard Range (Pro / XLT / Lariat)); Ford F-150 2024-2025 (Lightning Standard Range (Pro / XLT)).