FORD MAVERICK (2022) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Ford is recalling 2022 Maverick vehicles with faulty ABS brakes that may flash lights without braking, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software at dealers for free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles because their brake lights can illuminate without the driver pressing the brake pedal. This could confuse other drivers and cause crashes. The fix involves a free software update at dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80865-ford-2022-maverick-brake-lights-may-flash-without-braking-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80865-ford-2022-maverick-brake-lights-may-flash-without-braking-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V124000
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“Ford 2022 Maverick: Brake lights may flash without braking, risk of crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80865-ford-2022-maverick-brake-lights-may-flash-without-braking-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V124000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V124000).
Why it’s dangerous
The ABS module may cause brake lights to turn on without the driver pressing the brake pedal. This creates confusion for other drivers, potentially leading to crashes. The issue violates federal safety standards for vehicle lighting.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Ford Maverick vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-730. Drivers who notice brake lights flashing without braking are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 Maverick was repaired under recall 24V-730. The problem occurs when brake lights flash without braking.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software at Dealer
Dealers will update the ABS module software for free to fix the brake light issue.
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the software update.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the software in the ABS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C07.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The ABS module may cause brake lights to illuminate without the driver pressing the brake pedal, violating federal safety standards.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2022 Maverick was repaired under recall 24V-730, as this issue occurs when brake lights flash without braking.
Is there a risk of serious injury?
The hazard could cause crashes by confusing other drivers, but the recall does not specify a risk of serious injury in normal use.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V124000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V124000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the software in the ABS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C07. 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 #25V124000 (February 28, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.