Ford is recalling 2024 Maverick vehicles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners should stop using if leak detected or check Malfunction Indicator Lamp.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Ford is recalling 2024 Maverick vehicles that may have fuel leaks due to a manufacturing defect in the fuel tank. This could lead to vehicle fires if fuel leaks near ignition sources.
A fuel leak can occur in the fuel tank due to an open pinch joint between the two molds. If the leak is near an ignition source like a spark or flame, it could cause a fire.
Owners of 2024 Ford Maverick vehicles are affected. Drivers who park near ignition sources or have fuel leaks are at higher risk.
Check if your 2024 Ford Maverick has a fuel leak or if the Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated. The recall was issued for vehicles manufactured after July 10, 2024.
Immediately park and shut off the engine if you detect a fuel leak.
Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.
Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine immediately if a fuel leak is detected or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminates. Dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S17.
Ford is recalling 2024 Maverick vehicles because the fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint that allows fuel to leak, increasing fire risk near ignition sources.
Check if your 2024 Ford Maverick has a fuel leak or if the Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated. The recall was issued for vehicles manufactured after July 10, 2024.
Immediately park and shut off the engine if you detect a fuel leak.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V185000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 24V185000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine immediately if a fuel leak is detected or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminates. Dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S17. 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.
