Ford recalls 272,000 vehicles.
2025 started with a jolt for Ford as it issued an urgent recall of 272,000 vehicles, underlining the gravity of the situation.
2025 began with a major recall by Ford, involving 272,817 Bronco Sport models from 2021 to 2023 and Maverick models from 2022 to 2023. The recall was prompted by a potentially dangerous issue with the 12-volt battery under the hood. The battery's sudden failure could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving.
and the automatic stop-start system might not have enough energy to restart, potentially leaving the driver stranded in traffic.
Ford conducted an extensive investigation into the faulty batteries and found that they were a problem from a Chinese supplier. The flaws in the batteries can cause the vehicle's battery to drain very quickly. Ford did not...