The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports Ford is recalling over 272,000 Broncos and Mavericks over possible faulty batteries. The recall affects models with 12-volt batteries. According to the NHTSA, there might have been wielding problems with some batteries, which could cause open circuits.
The NHTSA states, "The batteries might experience internal failures, degrading further when the vehicle drives. Over time, it could result in battery failure and with it, the inability of your vehicle to use specific electric features like hazard lights. It could also result in your vehicle failing to start or it could stop randomly."
Which models are part of the recall?
This recall affects the following Ford models:
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- 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sports SUVs
- 2022-2023 Ford Maverick pick-up trucks
Ford will send notification letters to affected owners. You can also contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332, with the recall code 25S02. Ford says they will fix the battery issue for free.
Ford issues other recalls
Ford also issued four more recalls affecting the following models:
- 2020-2022 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600; 2021-2022 Ford F-650, F-750: Ford recalled the following truck models for possible faulty fuel pumps. Owners can contact Ford with the recall code 24S78.
- 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2020-2024 Lincoln Corsair models for battery failure concerns. Ford will send notification letters on January 20 to affected owners, with the recall code 24S79.
- More than 50,000 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles over faulty power window concerns. The recall notice says, “The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction, and the window reversal distance does not meet the minimum requirement.” Ford will send out recall notices on January 13, with the recall code 24C43.
- Over 30,000 2019 Flex, Fiesta and 2019 Lincoln MKT cars over a faulty rear-camera that can display a blank, inverted or distorted image while in reverse. The recall notice goes out on February 2, with the recall code 24V-951.
How to know if your Ford has a recall
Recalls can happen at any time. Usually, you’ll receive a notice from your manufacturer about the recall. The notice will include all the steps you need to take. However, if you moved and the manufacturer doesn’t have an updated address, there are other ways to find vehicle recalls.
You can look up recalls with the NHTSA or Kelley Blue Book. In each case, you’ll need your vehicle’s VIN or license plate number to complete the search.
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