Ford recalls more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to loss of power problem

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated 12:33 AM CST, January 24, 2025

BANGKOK (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is recalling 272,827 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start.

Information from the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration says the problem is related to a 12 volt battery made by Camel Battery of China that has “internal manufacturing defects,” including weld failures that can cause open circuits.

It said there were no reports of accidents, fires or injuries caused by the problem.

The vehicles were made between February 2021 and October 2023, when Ford stopped using those specific batteries. The defects are thought to affect only 1% of the vehicles equipped with the batteries.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/ford-recalls-bronco-battery-342f7fd58dfdf93655ded2a93792e3e4

[Nigrum Cattus]

1. I have a 2020 ford escape hybrid -

It has had 10 recalls including -
engine failure
engine fires
software
doors may fall off

[Mysterian]

2. I have a 21 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

Zero recalls. But if you ask Consumer Reports, it's the worst vehicle ever made.

[NickB79]

3. My Maverick is a 2024 model, so I'm good

Honestly it's met all my goals. 40 mpg, can haul 1500 lb in the bed, tow 2000 lb on the hitch, smooth ride. Haven't had a chance to try it in snow, since we've had a remarkably snowless winter here in Minnesota so far.

All in all, I'm thoroughly satisfied with it. I'll be able to do so much landscaping and hobby farming with it this spring on my land. I'm chomping at the bit to get to the local compost site this spring and start bringing home free woodchips, compost and logs for firewood.

Eventually I'll be getting a small boat and camper for it so we can enjoy the North Woods.