2023 Ford Maverick Recall

On certain vehicles, the front lower ball joint(s) may not have been installed correctly on the steering knuckle(s). As a result, the front lower ball joint(s) could separate and cause a loss of steering control.

A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.

To reduce the safety risk Ford advises you not to drive your vehicle until the recall repairs are completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a dealer to arrange for an inspection. The dealer will repair the front steering knuckle(s), as necessary.

On certain vehicles, a software problem with the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may cause the trailer lights not to work when towing. This problem could also cause the trailer brakes not to work on certain vehicles. Note: This problem would cause a "Trailer brake module fault" message to be displayed and turn signal telltale to flash rapidly. This recall also affects certain Super Duty incomplete vehicles.

Trailer lights that don't work could make the vehicle less visible and cause following drivers not to recognize that the vehicle is braking or intends to turn or change lanes. These issues could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of trailer brakes could increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the ITRM software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.

On a small number of vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 25S54 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-283) may not have been done correctly. As a result, another repair is required. On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L HEV or PHEV engine, a manufacturing problem could lead to an engine failure. In some cases, an engine failure can create the risk of a fire.

An engine failure could cause a fire.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software. To reduce the safety risk, Ford recommends that you should shut off the engine as soon as possible if you hear unusual engine noises, see smoke from the engine compartment, or notice reduced engine power.

On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-554. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair.

A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.

To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater. Alternatively, owners can choose to have the dealership permanently disable the engine block heater.

On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in.

A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.

To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater.

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software.

On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 23S27 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-309) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L HEV or PHEV engine, a manufacturing problem could lead to an engine failure. In some cases, an engine failure can create the risk of a fire.

An engine failure could cause a fire.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software. To reduce the safety risk, Ford recommends that you should shut off the engine as soon as possible if you hear unusual engine noises, see smoke from the engine compartment, or notice reduced engine power.

On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S24 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-224) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, the powertrain control module (PCM) and body control module (BCM) may not detect a change in the charge level of the 12 V battery. As a result, the engine could stall. This could also cause the engine not to restart after a start-stop event and the hazard lights may not work.

A sudden loss of power to the wheels or a vehicle that doesn't restart after a start-stop event could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, hazard lamps that don't work could make the vehicle less visible and increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the PCM and BCM software.

On certain trucks, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 24C01 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-125) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the backlight for the instrument cluster display not to work. As a result, warnings, tell-tales and gauges may not display properly. Note: This recall only affects Maverick hybrid models.

Safety warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display properly could increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument panel cluster software.

On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S33 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-270) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain hybrid vehicles, a software update completed by a Ford dealer could cause the transmission to shift into neutral (N) unexpectedly. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the hybrid powertrain control module software.

On certain trucks, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S27 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-246) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the tail lamps to turn off while driving.

Driving without tail lamps in low light conditions could make the vehicle less visible and increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the body control module software.

On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 23C41 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-671) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain trucks, the turn signal telltale may flash at the same speed when a turn signal bulb fails. As a result, you may not notice when a turn signal bulb is not working. Canadian regulations require a change in the turn signal flash rate when a bulb fails.

A turn signal telltale that doesn't work properly could cause you to be unaware when a turn signal bulb fails. Additionally, turn signals that do not work may cause a person not to recognize when a driver intends to turn or change lanes. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module (BCM).

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the vehicle is reversing. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2024-524.

A rearview camera that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the radio software.

On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the motor could fail and cause the windshield wipers not to work. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2024-461. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair.

Windshield wipers that don't work could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the windshield wiper motor.

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the vehicle is reversing.

A rearview camera that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the radio software.

On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the motor could fail and cause the windshield wipers not to work.

Windshield wipers that don't work could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the windshield wiper motor.

On certain hybrid vehicles, a software update completed by a Ford dealer could cause the transmission to shift into neutral (N) unexpectedly. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the hybrid powertrain control module software.

On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the tail lamps to turn off while driving.

Driving without tail lamps in low light conditions could make the vehicle less visible and increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the body control module software.

On a small number of vehicles, one or more tires may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the tire(s) may not have the same stiffness. This could cause a change in vehicle stability.

A change in vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the tire(s).

On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the backlight for the instrument cluster display not to work. As a result, warnings, tell-tales and gauges may not display properly. Note: This recall only affects Maverick hybrid models.

Safety warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display properly could increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument panel cluster software.

On certain trucks, the turn signal telltale may flash at the same speed when a turn signal bulb fails. As a result, you may not notice when a turn signal bulb is not working. Canadian regulations require a change in the turn signal flash rate when a bulb fails.

A turn signal telltale that doesn't work properly could cause you to be unaware when a turn signal bulb fails. Additionally, turn signals that do not work may cause a person not to recognize when a driver intends to turn or change lanes. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module (BCM).

On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L HEV or PHEV engine, a manufacturing problem could lead to an engine failure. In some cases, an engine failure can create the risk of a fire.

An engine failure could cause a fire.

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software or replace the engine, as necessary. To reduce the safety risk, Ford recommends that you should shut off the engine as soon as possible if you hear unusual engine noises, see smoke from the engine compartment, or notice reduced engine power.

On certain trucks equipped with the trailer tow package, a wiring circuit to the trailer tow electrical connector is missing. As a result, the trailer tail lamps won't work when towing a trailer.

Trailer tail lamps that don't work could make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to add the missing electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness.