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Ford Maverick brake lights can turn on by themselves

NHTSA campaign 22V730000 · Reported 2022-09-30 · Ford Motor Company

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Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2022 Mavericks, the computer that runs the anti-lock brakes can switch the brake lights on even when you are not pressing the brake pedal. Drivers behind you may think you are slowing down when you are not, and that confusion can lead to a crash. A dealer will reprogram that computer with updated software, free of charge. Ford mailed owner notification letters on November 9, 2022.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Maverick is affected. 2. Call your Ford dealer, or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 22C24), to book the update. 3. Have the software updated — it costs you nothing.

Affected vehicles (1)

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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.