Ford Recalls 2022 Maverick Hybrid Vehicles Due to Battery Cable Defect
Ford is recalling 2022 Maverick Hybrid vehicles because a loose 12V battery cable terminal may cause loss of drive power or safety systems, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a loose battery cable terminal may cause loss of drive power, power brake assist, power steering assist, or exterior lighting, increasing the risk of a crash. The source does not report any injuries or deaths.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022 Maverick Hybrid vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the 12V positive battery cable terminal may become loose or detach. This issue can result in a loss of electrical systems, including power steering assist, power brake assist, and exterior lighting, or a loss of drive power.
A loss of drive power, power brake assist, power steering assist, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect.
Dealers will replace the 12V battery cable free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S81. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 9, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD MAVERICK HYBRID
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Hybrid Pickup
- Affected units
- 8,650
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 HYBRID
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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