2023 Ford Maverick: Exterior Lighting recall
NHTSA campaign 23V160000 · 2,716 units potentially affected · filed Mar 10, 2023
What's 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."
Why it matters
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C04.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V160000
- Manufacturer no.
- 23C04
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Units affected
- 2,716
- Report received
- Mar 10, 2023
- Owner letters
- Jun 9, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Maverick 2023