Ford is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles in the United States due to a problem that could affect the battery, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in an advisory released Tuesday.
The recall affects certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. NHTSA said the body and powertrain control modules in these vehicles may not detect a change in the battery’s state of charge, which could lead to a loss of electrical accessories such as headlights. distress, or cause a loss of driving power, thereby increasing the risk. risk of accident.
NHTSA notices indicate that dealers will recalibrate the body control module and powertrain control module free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 13, 2024, and owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information. The call back number is 24S24.
Owners can also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit nhtsa.gov for more information.
Ford recalls Bronco Sport and Escape models due to fuel leak
Federal auto regulators also recently announced an investigation into Ford’s recall of nearly 42,652 automobiles following an error with cracked fuel injectors that they say can cause gas leaks and trigger engine fires.
In a summary report released last week, NHTSA wrote that it is opening an investigation into a recall that affects the 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles.
According to the federal investigation announcement, owners can take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealership to have a drain tube installed in the vehicle free of charge.
The remedy also includes a free update of the engine control software to detect a drop in pressure in the fuel injection system, the federal regulator reported. If this happens, the software will disable the high pressure fuel pump, reduce engine power and reduce the temperature in the engine compartment. Owners will also receive a “search for service” message, according to the documents.
Ford’s number for this recall is 24S16. The recall is an expansion of the previous recall: 22V-859. For more information, owners can contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332.
Contributor: Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY
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