Filed by Ford Motor Company on January 17, 2025; 5 model-year listings affected.
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
NHTSA campaign 25V019000 · reported January 17, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 272,817 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.
- The risk
- Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S02. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 24V-267 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.