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Ford Maverick Brake Lights Turn On Unexpectedly

NHTSA campaign 25V124000 · Reported Feb 28, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

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Brake lights turning on when the driver isn't braking can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V124000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 28, 2025
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
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

This recall covers Ford Maverick trucks that were fixed once already under an earlier recall, but the repair did not fully solve the problem. In certain situations, the computer module that controls the antilock brakes can turn on the brake lights even though the driver has not touched the brake pedal. Because of this, the vehicle does not meet a federal safety standard for lights on the outside of the car.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Contact a Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. 3. The software update to the ABS module is 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 25V124000. More in how recalls work.

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.

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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.