Ford is recalling select 2022 Ford Maverick pickups previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-730.
The problem: in affected vehicles, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
The hazards: unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.
Components: ABS module software
Affected vehicles: select 2022 Ford Maverick produced at the Hermosillo Assembly plant between August 18th, 2021 and October 6th, 2022.
Number of affected vehicles: 141
The fix: dealers will update the software in the ABS module, free of charge.
Owners should: wait for communication from Ford, which will begin April 25th, 2025. Ford’s reference number for this recall is 25C07.
Contacts:
- Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
- FoMoCo Recall Number: 25C07
- NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
- NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
- NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.gov
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A new low a recall on a recall
Software – no biggie.