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Ford Maverick Brake Lights May Turn On Falsely
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Brake lights turning on when you're not braking can confuse drivers behind you about what your vehicle is doing, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V730000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain 2022 Ford Maverick trucks, a problem with the antilock brake system module may cause the brake lights to turn on even when you aren't pressing the brake pedal. Because the brake lights can light up on their own, other drivers behind you may get confused about whether you're braking, which increases the risk of a crash. This means the vehicle does not meet a federal safety standard for lights and reflective equipment.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall number 22C24).
3. Dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V730000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Exterior Lighting Recalls Involve False Brake Signals and Failures · all 27 Ford recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Summary
- 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."
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.