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Ford Maverick brake lights can come on by themselves

NHTSA campaign 25V124000 · Reported 2025-02-28 · 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

Some 2022 Ford Mavericks that were repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall can switch their brake lights on when the driver is not pressing the brake pedal. The computer that runs the anti-lock brakes is the cause. Your actual braking still works normally, but drivers behind you may think you are slowing or stopping when you are not, and may react the wrong way. Dealers will reload the correct software into that computer at no charge.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Maverick is covered. 2. Contact your Ford dealer about recall 25C07, or call Ford at 1-866-436-7332. 3. Have the anti-lock brake module software updated — it is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 Ford Maverick

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

Why does Ford keep recalling brakes for leaks and pedal failures? · all 20 Ford recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-730. 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 April 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C07.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.