FORD MAVERICK (2022) recall — Exterior Lighting
Ford is recalling 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles with faulty rear tail lights that may not illuminate, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles because rear tail lights may not work properly. This could reduce visibility to other drivers and increase crash risk. Owners need to have dealers update the body control module software for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80863-ford-2022-maverick-rear-tail-lights-not-working-could-cause.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80863-ford-2022-maverick-rear-tail-lights-not-working-could-cause · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V095000
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“Ford 2022 Maverick: Rear Tail Lights Not Working Could Cause Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80863-ford-2022-maverick-rear-tail-lights-not-working-could-cause. Based on NHTSA recall #25V095000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V095000).
Why it’s dangerous
The body control module (BCM) in some 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles can inadvertently turn off one or both rear tail lights. This reduces visibility to other drivers, which could lead to a crash if the lights don't work when needed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-293 are most at risk. The issue affects vehicles where the body control module may deactivate rear tail lights.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022-2024 Ford Maverick was repaired under recall 24V-293. The issue occurs when the body control module may deactivate rear tail lights.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Dealers will update the body control module software for free to fix the tail light issue.
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the update.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S07.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The body control module (BCM) in some 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights, reducing visibility to other drivers.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2022-2024 Ford Maverick was repaired under recall 24V-293, as the issue occurs when the body control module may deactivate rear tail lights.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for the software update; owners can contact Ford customer service to schedule the fix.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V095000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V095000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S07. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V095000 (February 14, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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