Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick Are Recalled to Fix Faulty Batteries
The starter battery may fail while the vehicle is in motion, causing a stall
Ford is recalling over 272,000 Bronco Sport SUVs from the 2021 through 2023 model years and Maverick pickup trucks from the 2022 through 2023 model years. These vehicles have defective batteries that could suddenly fail while the SUV or pickup is in use. As a result, they may stall at low speeds or they may fail to restart when the engine’s stop/start function is in use. The vehicles’ hazard lights may not operate, either.
Ford Battery Recall Details
Vehicles recalled
• Ford Bronco Sport SUVs manufactured between Feb. 5, 2020, and Oct. 20, 2022
• Ford Maverick pickup trucks manufactured between Feb. 5, 2021, and Oct. 20, 2022
The problem: A faulty battery may suddenly degrade while in use, causing the vehicle to stall. The faulty batteries were made by Camel, a major automotive battery supplier.
The fix: Ford dealerships will replace the faulty batteries with new AGM models, free of charge.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may contact Ford 866-436-7332.
NHTSA campaign number: 24V267. Ford’s own number for this recall is 25S02.
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