Ford recalls 272K+ SUVs, trucks over battery issue that could cause stalling while driving

On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, a 2022 Ford Motor Company Bronco Sport sports utility vehicle (SUV) was on display at the Chicago Auto Show media preview in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. Not only does the Chicago Auto Show signal the return of the biggest U.S. auto show,

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    2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sports and 2022-2023 Ford Mavericks have been recalled due to a battery problem.
    
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    The batteries could “experience internal weld and/or caston-strap failures,” leading to stalling.
    
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    Impacted vehicles will be repaired for free at Ford and Lincoln dealerships.
    

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  2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sports and 2022-2023 Ford Mavericks have been recalled due to a battery problem.
  
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  The batteries could “experience internal weld and/or caston-strap failures,” leading to stalling.
  
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  Impacted vehicles will be repaired for free at Ford and Lincoln dealerships.
  

DETROIT (FOX 2):A battery problem that might cause the cars to stall is the reason behind the recall of over 272,000 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickup trucks.

The backstory

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that the batteries in the Ford Bronco Sports and Mavericks from 2021–2023 may “experience internal weld and/or caston-strap failures.”

Ford stated that the 12V batteries in the impacted internal combustion vehicles—not electric vehicles—are the subject of this recall.

In the event that this occurs, the battery may abruptly degrade while driving. The recall bulletin states that if this happens while driving, the car may slow down or fail to resume after auto-stopping, which would raise the chance of an accident. Hazard lights may potentially stop working as a result of this.

According to the NHTSA, Ford was not aware of any collisions related to this problem as of Nov. 20, 2024.

What you are able to do:

A letter alerting drivers of the recall should be sent to the owners of the affected vehicles.

Bring your car to a Ford or Lincoln dealership to get a free battery replacement if your car is affected.

Additionally, you can determine whether your car is covered by the recall by

Information on this recall was obtained from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).