FORD MAVERICK (2026) recall — Structure
Ford is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles due to potential instrument panel cover separation during airbag deployment, which could increase injury risk in crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling specific 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles because the instrument panel cover might separate when the airbag deploys, potentially causing injury during a crash. Owners should have the cover replaced at a dealer to prevent this hazard. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82175-ford-2025-2026-maverick-instrument-panel-cover-separation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82175-ford-2025-2026-maverick-instrument-panel-cover-separation-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V884000
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“Ford 2025-2026 Maverick: Instrument Panel Cover Separation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82175-ford-2025-2026-maverick-instrument-panel-cover-separation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V884000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V884000).
Why it’s dangerous
The instrument panel cover can separate when the airbag deploys, causing pieces of the cover to strike occupants. This increases the risk of injury during a crash, particularly if the cover is not securely attached.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025-2026 Ford Maverick vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the instrument panel cover separates during airbag deployment.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2025-2026 Ford Maverick. The recall covers vehicles with VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Instrument Panel Cover Replaced
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SE7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The instrument panel cover may separate when the airbag deploys, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2025-2026 Ford Maverick with a VIN that became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free instrument panel cover replacement at a dealer.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V884000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V884000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SE7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025. 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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Where this comes from
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 #25V884000 (December 18, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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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