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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the software in the ABS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C24.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles have an issue in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module that can cause the brake lights to turn on even when the driver has not pressed the brake pedal. The vehicles do not meet a federal lighting standard because of this problem.
When brake lights come on unexpectedly, other drivers may think you are slowing down or stopping, which can confuse them and raise the risk of a crash, especially behind you or in traffic.
The fix is a software update to the ABS module, provided free of charge by an authorized Ford dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2022. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Maverick | 2022 |
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