Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2022 Ford Maverick pickups over an issue affecting the vehicle’s battery. These vehicles were not correctly repaired under a prior recall.
The defect: in affected 2022 Ford Maverick units, the body and power train control modules may not detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
The hazards: if an accurate state of charge is not detected, the vehicle’s driver may not be aware of a problem with the battery. The vehicle may fail to restart after an auto start/stop cycle or the engine may stall out while coming to a stop at low speed, accompanied by a loss of 12-volt accessories, including hazard lights. These issues may increase the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this condition.
Components: body and powertrain control module software
Affected vehicles: select 2022 Ford Maverick models produced at the Hermosillo Assembly Plant from March 9th, 2022, to April 25th, 2024.
Number of vehicles affected: 2
The fix: dealers will update the body and powertrain control module software, free of charge.
Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin on April 14th, 2025. The Ford reference number for this recall is 25S13.
Contacts:
- Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
- FoMoCo Recall Number: 25S13
- NHTSA Toll Free: 1-888-327-4236
- NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
- NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.gov
Comments
Unfortunately, low battery charge issues are becoming the norm for Ford trucks and I see them with Chevy and Ram owners in my neighbor’s vehicles too! The vehicles all have so many electronics thar are actively engaged and drawing power in background processes that there are power drains that were not there in older vehicles. The problem is most noticeable in trucks that are not driven often are are only used for short trips. In each case the alternators appear unable to get enough charge back into the battery too offset what is constantly being drained while the truck is sitting unused. I have that situation myself with my 2022 F150. Since I retired and have no commute anymore, I often only put about 20-30 miles a week on it and I get Ford Pass notifications informing me of a low battery condition that has put most ancillary functions in standby mode to save battery power. In my older vehicles they can sit for months without ever being used and never lose more than a few % of their charge as they have few electrical drains from background processes. In my case, I have to charge my 2022 battery about every 6-8 ways, especially in colder months. It’s pretty frustrating and I see Chevy and Ram owners near me having similar usage amounts each week doing the same things. Very frustrating.
In my case, I have to charge my 2022 battery about every 6-8 “Days”…..
Lots of issues with bad batteries.
Randy it looks like all models are effect by these bad batteries , I just had mine replaced in my 2024 Edge a few weeks ago…..same issues you were having. Also a friend with a 2023 Tremor was having the same issues as well and another bad battery. To me it seems these batteries have a bad cell and I believe they are from you know where !