Overview

• Ford is recalling 272,827 Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickup trucks due to a defect in 12-volt batteries supplied by Camel Battery of China.
• The defect, linked to weld failures and internal manufacturing issues, may cause sudden power loss, stalling, or failure to start the vehicle.
• No accidents, injuries, or fires have been reported, and the defect is estimated to affect only 1% of the recalled vehicles.
• Ford is offering free inspections and battery replacements at dealerships, with notifications to owners expected by February 3, 2025.
• This recall follows previous Ford recalls for power loss issues and comes after the company committed to improving its recall processes under federal oversight.