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2023 Ford Maverick recall: tail lights

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 10, 2023. It covers about 2,716 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,716
reported
Mar 10, 2023
owners notified
Jun 9, 2023
related complaints
3

Exterior lighting: tail lights

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."
Risk
Trailer taillights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 23V160000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about lights problems.

2023 Ford Maverick

Questions about recall 23V160000

Is there a recall on the 2023 Ford Maverick tail lights?

Yes. Recall 23V160000, reported on March 10, 2023, covers about 2,716 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V160000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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