The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V185000·Announced 2024-03-08

2024 Ford Maverick Fuel Tank Defect Increases Fire Risk

Ford is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles because the fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint that allows fuel to leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak increases the risk of vehicle fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural fuel tank defect with potential for serious hazard (vehicle fire), but no injuries or incidents have been reported. Per the severity rubric, this qualifies as High because it is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 Ford Maverick vehicles due to a fuel tank defect. The fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint between the two molds, which can allow fuel to leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Dealers will replace the fuel tanks at no cost to owners.

Owners should park and shut off the engine immediately if a fuel leak is detected or if the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminates. Approximately 217 vehicles are affected by this recall.

To arrange service, owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2024. Additional information is available at www.nhtsa.gov or by calling the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD MAVERICK
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
217

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MAVERICK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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