BANGKOK (AP) – Ford Motor Co. is recalling 272,827 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that could cause the vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start.
Information from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says the problem is related to a 12-volt battery made by China’s Camel Battery that has “internal manufacturing defects,” including a welding defect that could cause an open circuit.
There have been no reports of accidents, fires, or injuries due to this problem.
These vehicles were manufactured between February 2021 and October 2023, when Ford discontinued the use of certain batteries. This flaw is thought to affect just 1% of vehicles equipped with the battery.
In November, Ford reviewed and improved its recall decision-making process and instituted independent third-party oversight to monitor its recall performance after the U.S. government fined it for being too slow in previous recall efforts. He promised to obey for three years.
NHTSA has announced that after an earlier recall of 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and 2022-2023 Ford Maverick pickup trucks, some vehicles may have problems with power supplies that include the ability to turn on hazard lights without warning. announced that it was lost. The company said the improvements include software updates to better detect battery issues and warn drivers.
First published: January 24, 2025, 1:33 a.m. EST
