Recall 23V-160
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2023 Ford Maverick: Exterior lighting (tail lights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 23V-160
- Reported
- March 10, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 2,716 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick vehicles. A missing electrical circuit may cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when utilizing the vehicle trailer tow electrical connector. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Trailer taillights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will add an electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 23C04.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Maverick 2023