Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2022-2023 Ford Maverick and 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport models over a low battery detection issue.
The defect: in affected vehicles, the body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
The hazards: an undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this condition.
Components: 12-volt battery
Affected vehicles: select 2022-2023 Ford Maverick models produced at the Hermosillo Assembly Plant between February 3rd, 2021, and October 28th, 2022, and 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport models built between February 5th, 2020, and March 14th, 2024.
Number of vehicles affected: 456,565 models in total – 402,978 Bronco Sports and 53,587 Mavericks
The fix: dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge.
Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin on May 13th, 2024. The Ford reference number for this recall is 24S24.
Contacts:
- Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
- FoMoCo Recall Number: 24S24
- NHTSA Toll Free: 1-888-327-4236
- NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
- NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.gov
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And Fords quality control issues continue unabated
Everyone bags on Ford for their recalls and I understand it makes for great clickbait and headlines. As has been said countless times, every car and most complex mechanical device gets recalled or has service updates or bulletins issued to guide techs. We have a 2020 Acura MDX SH-AWD Tech, a supposedly bulletproof car with a sterling quality and durability reputation. We received the fifth recall for this car last week and before we could get that taken care of, the car left us stranded 360 miles from home with a defective stability control that actuated the brakes, cooking the caliper and rotor, boiling the brake fluid and rendering the car undrivable. The important thing is, the manufacturer discovers it, reports it, develops a fix and get’s your car back in to correct the problem. My experience with multiple Ford products has been overwhelmingly positive and I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one today.
Your Acura issues do not negate the fact that Ford has led in recalls for each of the last two years. And 2024 seems to be off to a fast start.
Just paid ford $4200 for “Phaser rattle on startup” issue on 2017 F150 Limited. Recall did not include my vin number. My 2021 Ford Bronco sport has charging system issue. Replace battery $800 alternator wasn’t charging battery $1200 total. Next day light came back on and took it to dealer to be told I need to re-calibrate the pcm and body module per recall. Two days and light is back on again.