Ford recalls 272K+ SUVs, trucks over battery issue that could cause stalling while driving
A 2022 Ford Motor Co. Bronco Sport sports utility vehicle (SUV) during the media preview for the Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The Chicago Auto Show marks not only the resumption of the largest U.S. auto s
DETROIT (FOX 2) - More than 272,000 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickup trucks are being recalled due to a battery issue that could cause the vehicles to stall.
The backstory:
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sports and 2022-2023 Ford Mavericks have batteries that could "experience internal weld and/or caston-strap failures."
Ford noted that this recall applies to 12V batteries in the affected internal combustion vehicles, not electric vehicles.
If this happens, the battery can suddenly cause degradation of the battery while driving. According to the recall bulletin, if this occurs while driving, the vehicle could while slowing down or fail to restart after auto-stopping, increasing the risk of a crash. This could also cause hazard lights to not work.
The NHTSA said that as of Nov. 20, 2024, Ford was not aware of any crashes connected to this issue.
What you can do:
Drivers who own the impacted vehicles should receive a letter in the mail informing them of the recall.
If your vehicle is impacted, bring it to a Ford or Lincoln dealership to have the battery replaced for free.
You can also check if your vehicle is part of the recall by searching for your VIN here.
The Source: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided information about this recall.