Ford is recalling more than 272,000 vehicles due to a battery failure problem
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Ford is recalling more than 272,000 vehicles because their 12-volt batteries may have an internal problem that could cause them to fail suddenly while driving.
According to a notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certain 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sport utility vehicles and 2022-2023 Ford Mavericks are affected by the recall.
The agency said the car battery could have problems with its internal connections or the parts that hold the battery together. The issue may cause the car to not start after automatically stopping or starting. NHTSA reports that the car may stall when it slows to a stop.
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Drivers can lose power to 12-volt accessories such as hazard lights.
2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT and 2L-EcoBoost AWD Lariat. A pre-production vehicle is shown with optional equipment. Available Fall 2021. (Ford)
In the year As of November 20, Ford has not known of any accidents, fires or injuries related to the battery issue. However, the agency warned that the issue could increase the risk of accidents.
The automaker first became aware of the issue in September 2024 when it received an informal inquiry from NHTSA’s Office of Defect Investigation regarding 19 reports of power loss. The issue was brought to Ford’s Critical Concern Review team in October 2024.
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The car manufacturer reviewed the supplier’s process and maintenance records to determine the population of affected parts. The company determined that the suspect 12-volt batteries entered production on February 5, 2020, and were removed from production on October 20, 2022.
2023 Bronco Heritage Limited Edition The Yellowstone Metallic Bronco Heritage Limited Edition will be available in winter 2023. (Ford)
NHTSA said owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer and have their vehicle inspected for the presence of a Ford Absorbed Glass Mat 12V battery. If you don’t have it, it will be installed for free.
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Vehicle owners who raised the issue before the recall “may be eligible for a refund under the recall compensation plan in place with NHTSA,” the agency said.