Ford Bronco recall over powertrain defect affects 450,000+ vehicles

Ford Bronco recall overview: 

• Who: Ford Motor Company initiated a recall for 456,565 model year 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport and model year 2022-2023 Ford Maverick vehicles. 
• Why: The recall was initiated over concerns the vehicles could lose drive power as a result of a defective body and powertrain control module. 
• Where: The recall affects certain Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Maverick owners nationwide. 

Ford Motor Company initiated a recall for more than 450,000 of its Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Maverick vehicles over concerns a defect with their body and powertrain control modules could result in a loss of drive power. 

The Ford powertrain recall involves a total of 402,978 model year 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles and 53,587 model year 2022-2023 Ford Maverick vehicles. 

Ford said it is concerned the body and powertrain control modules in the recalled vehicles could fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery’s state of charge, leading to a loss of drive power and present an accident risk. 

“An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash,” Ford said, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall acknowledgement letter. 

Ford Bronco recall: Dealers to recalibrate body and powertrain control modules on recalled vehicles

Ford said it plans to remedy the recall by having its dealers recalibrate the body and powertrain control modules on the recalled vehicles, free of charge. 

The automaker expects to mail Ford recall notification letters to affected vehicle owners on May 13, 2024. Individuals with more questions about the recall can contact Ford directly by telephone at 1-866-436-7332. 

Ford initiated a separate recall earlier this month for more than 40,000 model year 2022-2023 Ford Bronco Sport and model year 2022 Ford Escape vehicles over concerns their fuel injectors could crack and leak fuel inside their engine compartments, creating a fire risk. 

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