- The latest 12-volt battery recall corrects a previous 12-volt battery recall that was unsuccessful.
- Owners will need to replace the battery free of charge
- This is the 15th recall of the Maverick and the 10th of the Bronco Sport since the launch of the popular vehicles
Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that more than 272,000 Maverick pickup trucks and Bronco Sport compact SUVs were being recalled due to a 12-volt battery issue that could cause them to stall.
A 12 volt battery can fail, causing sudden deterioration that may cause vehicles to stall when stopped or be unable to restart when stopped at a light or any other condition in which the stop/start function is triggered. The auto stop/start is controlled by a 12 volt battery and cuts off engine power when stopped to not waste fuel when the engine is not needed.
the Loss of engine power This can happen at low speeds as well, and a malfunctioning battery can also cut power to other functions such as hazard lights. Both hybrid and gas versions of the Maverick are affected, but the recall mostly applies to older models.
The recall includes the 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Ford Maverick. The suspect battery was removed from production on October 20, 2022, but Ford does not expect to cure the recall until the second quarter of this year.
Software update for Pre-call in April 2024 For a similar battery problem the root cause is not resolved. This recall includes 465,565 Maverick and Bronco Sport models from a wide range of model years. This recall requires battery replacement and controller software updates that obviously did not work on older models. Those models that have been recalled (under NHTSA code 24V-267) Need new fix Filed through this recall (25V-019).
that it Maverick XV call time Since its launch in 2022, and Tenth summons The equally popular baby Bronco was launched new for 2021. Other issues ranged from taillights to broken wipers and blurry rearview camera images.
From 2021 to 2023, Ford led the industry with the highest number of recalls. In 2024, Tesla takes over as the automaker with the largest number of recalled vehicles, followed by Stellantis, then Ford.
The latest Maverick and Bronco Sport recall requires owners to bring their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln service center and have a new Ford AGM battery installed in place of the problem battery. Owners who paid for the battery replacement themselves will be reimbursed, with proof provided. Expect to receive notice in the mail as early as February 3. For more information, contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 or Visit the Ford recall website.