NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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461 reportsMileage unknown · Nov 8, 2023
EngineFuel/propulsion System
This has been a recall issue since I initially bought the vehicle brand new. I am active duty military and need this truck shipped to my next duty station and the shipping partner stated it won't ship cars that need recalls. Currently there is no planned action for this recall yet and it's estimated time for repairs states Octob…
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This has been a recall issue since I initially bought the vehicle brand new. I am active duty military and need this truck shipped to my next duty station and the shipping partner stated it won't ship cars that need recalls. Currently there is no planned action for this recall yet and it's estimated time for repairs states October 2023. It is now coming into the middle of November 2023 and no fix as of yet. Per Ford Motor Company: Manufacturer Recall Number23S27 NHTSA Recall Number23V380 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary ON YOUR VEHICLE, THE ENGINE COULD FAIL PREMATURELY. IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE FAILURE, SIGNIFICANT QUANTITIES OF ENGINE OIL AND/OR FUEL VAPOR MAY BE RELEASED INTO THE UNDER HOOD ENVIRONMENT AND MAY MIGRATE TO AND/OR ACCUMULATE NEAR IGNITION SOURCES. ENGINE FAILURE IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE LOUD NOISES EXAMPLE METAL-TO-METAL CLANK AUDIBLE TO THE VEHICLES OCCUPANTS. AN ENGINE FAILURE WILL ALSO RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN AVAILABLE ENGINE POWER. Safety Risk ENGINE OIL AND/OR FUEL VAPOR THAT ACCUMULATES NEAR A COMBUSTIBLE SOURCE MAY IGNITE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. Remedy FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS WORKING CLOSELY WITH ITS SUPPLIERS TO DEVELOP A REMEDY FOR THIS REPAIR. WHEN THE REMEDY BECOMES AVAILABLE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL NOTIFY YOU VIA MAIL TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DEALER FOR REPAIRS TO BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE PARTS AND LABOR. THE REMEDY IS ANTICIPATED TO BE AVAILABLE BY OCTOBER 2023.
NHTSA ODI #11554198
9,805 miles · Nov 7, 2023
EngineService Brakes
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at 6 MPH, the brakes were grabbing. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign …
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The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at 6 MPH, the brakes were grabbing. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure related to the recall. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 9,805.
NHTSA ODI #11553958
Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 2023
Service BrakesUnknown Or Other
Drivers side front brake makes grinding noise, Ford dealer mechanic states I do not drive it enough. The brake noise is most apparent at low speed. Second problem. Using remote entry at night does not turn on interior lights, nor opening the door. But after using the truck and turning off the ignition the interior light is on.
NHTSA ODI #11551764
Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2023
Service Brakes
Grabby brakes a slow speeds, poses a safety problem that Ford seems to ignore. I believe that Ford is not being proactive in finding a solution for this problem. Unfortunately it seems like someone can become injured due to this problem. The problem has been ongoing since I received the vehicle in 2022.
NHTSA ODI #11550897
23,364 miles · Sep 22, 2023
Electrical SystemEngineSteering
The contact's wife owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving 65-68 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently to 40 MPH. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond and lost motive power. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning ligh…
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The contact's wife owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving 65-68 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently to 40 MPH. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond and lost motive power. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he used physical strength to steer the vehicle. The contact was able to drive across four lanes and pulled to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as needed. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 23,364.
NHTSA ODI #11546020
7,000 miles · Sep 22, 2023
Engine
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) …
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The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 7,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA ODI #11546003
Mileage unknown · Sep 21, 2023
Service Brakes
"GRABBY" BRAKES. At low speeds, approximately 5-10mph, when I gently apply the brakes, the brakes suddenly and without warning catch or "lock up" as if slamming on the brakes. It's a jolting experience and can be dangerous if another vehicle is following close behind and my brakes lock up for no apparent reason. There are no war…
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"GRABBY" BRAKES. At low speeds, approximately 5-10mph, when I gently apply the brakes, the brakes suddenly and without warning catch or "lock up" as if slamming on the brakes. It's a jolting experience and can be dangerous if another vehicle is following close behind and my brakes lock up for no apparent reason. There are no warning lamps or messages. This braking malfunction began the first day I took delivery.
NHTSA ODI #11545819
Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 2023
Forward Collision AvoidanceUnknown Or Other
Truck was lost power completely, unable to neither starting, gear shifting, steering nor breaking
NHTSA ODI #11541852
Mileage unknown · Aug 22, 2023
Electrical SystemEngine
Vehicle lost all electrical power after being turned off. No power to any part of vehicle, including interior lights, door locks etc. Vehicle was not able be turned back on unless jump started. Vehicle continues to lose all power when turned off. No warning on dash for any issue at all. Vehicle left me unexpectedly stranded…
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Vehicle lost all electrical power after being turned off. No power to any part of vehicle, including interior lights, door locks etc. Vehicle was not able be turned back on unless jump started. Vehicle continues to lose all power when turned off. No warning on dash for any issue at all. Vehicle left me unexpectedly stranded with two young children at gas station hundreds of miles from home.
NHTSA ODI #11540068
Mileage unknown · Jul 18, 2023
EngineForward Collision AvoidanceService Brakes
Was going about 20 in a residential setting with nobody around and the truck locked the brakes and forward collision warning started flashing on the screen. It was pretty scary seeing there was nothing to hit.
NHTSA ODI #11533066
NHTSA investigations
1RQ24014 · Loss Of Motive Power
Opened Nov 15, 2024 · Closed Oct 10, 2025
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery
On January 31, 2024, The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24002) to investigate loss of motive power allegations in model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. Consumers reported a loss of engine power accompanied by complete electrical system failure either while driving or after stopping at a traffic light or stop sign. The vehicles generally could not be restarted, and the incidents were commonly diagnosed by dealerships to a failed 12-Volt (12V) battery. On April 12, 2024, Ford issued safety recall 24V-267 covering 456,565 MY 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport and MY 2022-2023 Ford Maverick vehicles. The recall addressed loss of motive power resulting from sudden degradation of the 12V battery during the drive cycle. The recall remedy consisted of software updates to the body control module and the powertrain control module. The updated software aimed to provide warning to consumers when the battery is failing and inhibit certain vehicle functions which can lead to loss of motive power incidents. Additionally, Ford removed the existing 12V Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB) as both a service component for the subject vehicles and original equipment for newly built Bronco Sport vehicles (during MY 2024 production), replacing it with a more robust absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery. The same AGM battery had been incorporated into Ford Maverick production in late 2022. Following recall 24V-267, ODI received loss of motive power complaints in vehicles that had previously received Ford’s software-based remedy. Consumers reported that they did not receive warnings related to the 12V battery or the vehicle’s electrical system before the loss of power. On November 15, 2024, ODI opened Recall Query (RQ24014) to assess the effectiveness of the 24V-267 recall remedy. On January 19, 2025, Ford issued recall 25V-019 covering 272,817 MY 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and MY 2022-2023 Ford Maverick vehicles. The new recall addressed the same hazard as 24V-267 but required replacement of the existing 12V battery with an AGM battery as the remedy. Ford reported that following the opening of RQ24014, it evaluated several field-returned 12V batteries, and determined that EFBs produced by battery supplier Camel potentially contained internal manufacturing defects causing loss of motive power. Ford further concluded that the software updates provided in the 24V-267 recall remedy were unable to detect battery failures quickly enough to avoid loss of motive power. Vehicles previously within the scope of recall 24V-267, but outside of the scope of recall 25V-019, are equipped with EFBs produced by a different battery supplier (Clarios). When recall 25V-019 was issued, Ford had not identified any Clarios EFBs exhibiting the same failure mode as the Camel EFBs. In light of Ford’s recall action, ODI is closing this Recall Query. The agency will continue to monitor loss of motive power complaints in Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with Clarios EFBs and reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.