{"id":2394276,"date":"2025-01-23T11:43:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T16:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massive-ford-recall-over-270000-vehicles-at-risk-due-to-battery-issue\/"},"modified":"2025-01-23T11:45:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T16:45:07","slug":"massive-ford-recall-over-270000-vehicles-at-risk-due-to-battery-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massive-ford-recall-over-270000-vehicles-at-risk-due-to-battery-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Massive Ford Recall: Over 270,000 Vehicles at Risk Due to Battery Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmassive-ford-recall-over-270000-vehicles-at-risk-due-to-battery-issue%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2394276&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Ford\u2062 has\u2063 announced a recall of \u200dover 270,000 vehicles in \u2064response to\u200d concerns regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/walmart-shifts-to-india-for-cheaper-imports\/\" title=\"Walmart turns to India for cost-effective imports\">battery issues<\/a>. \u200cThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-fda-has-a-major-new-medication-warning\/\" title=\"The FDA Has a Major New Medication Warning\">recall affects<\/a> certain models \u200cof the Bronco Sport from 2021, 2022, and 2023, as well \u2063as\u200c specific\u200c 2022 \u2063and 2023 Maverick models. The National \u200dHighway Transportation Safety Management (NHTSA) reported that the 12-volt batteries in these\u200d vehicles could degrade, potentially leading to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tom-brady-steph-curry-other-celebrities-sued-for-pushing-ponzi-scheme-ftx\/\" title=\"Tom Brady, Steph Curry, Other Celebrities Sued For Pushing \u2018Ponzi Scheme\u2019 FTX\">sudden failure<\/a> and loss of power, which increases the risk \u200cof accidents. <\/p>\n<p>owners\u200d of the \u2063affected vehicles will \u2062be contacted by Ford,and dealerships will\u2062 inspect the \u200cbatteries and replace them free of charge if necessary. As\u2064 of November, ther have been no reported accidents \u200dlinked to\u200b this\u200c battery issue.This recall follows a meaningful civil\u200b penalty of \u2063$165 million that Ford had \u2062to pay for previous non-compliance with federal recall regulations. The NHTSA emphasized the importance of timely\u2064 and accurate \u200brecalls to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">ensure \u200bpublic safety<\/a>.\u2063 vehicle owners can check for recall status on the NHTSA website.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>More than a quarter of a million Ford vehicles are being recalled over concerns about the batteries.<\/p>\n<p>The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration recall covers some Bronco Sport models from 2021, 2022 and 2023, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/autos-transportation\/ford-recall-over-270000-us-vehicles-over-battery-concern-nhtsa-says-2025-01-23\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Certain 2022 and 2023 Maverick model vehicles are also being recalled.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Ford recalls over 270,000 US vehicles due to battery concern <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CHIFt0Pboo\">https:\/\/t.co\/CHIFt0Pboo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3J1oQ9vFHV\">pic.twitter.com\/3J1oQ9vFHV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; New York Post (@nypost) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nypost\/status\/1882408874667319618?\">January 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>The issue responsible for the recall is that the 12-volt battery may experience degradation, leading to sudden failure.<\/p>\n<p>Battery failure leads to loss of electrical accessories and could cause a loss of power, potentially increasing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/new-electric-mustang-lasted-6-months-without-dangerous-complications-ford-announces-major-ev-recall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">risk<\/a> of an accident.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers who own affected vehicles will be contacted. Dealers will inspect the batteries and replace them at no charge if necessary, the recall said.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox2detroit.com\/news\/ford-recalls-272k-suvs-trucks-over-battery-issue-could-cause-stalling-while-driving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WJBK<\/a>, as of November, Ford was not aware of any accident caused by the issue.<\/p>\n<p>The recall comes two months after Ford paid a civil penalty of $165 million for not complying with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ford-recalls-ev-model-warns-serious-danger-drivers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">federal rules<\/a> on recalls, according to a news release on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/press-releases\/ford-consent-order-165-million-civil-penalty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHTSA&rsquo;s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ford &ldquo;failed to recall vehicles with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner and failed to provide accurate and complete recall information as required by the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act,&rdquo; the NHTSA said on its website.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Timely and accurate recalls are critical to keeping everyone safe on our roads,&rdquo; NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;NHTSA is committed to ensuring manufacturers comply with the laws designed to keep our roads safe,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;When manufacturers fail to prioritize the safety of the American public and meet their obligations under federal law, NHTSA will hold them accountable,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<p>The penalty was the second-largest ever assessed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ford-recalls-thousands-electric-vehicles-dangerous-defect-discovered\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHTSA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The consent order required that Ford&rsquo;s compliance be monitored for three years.<\/p>\n<p>The NHTSA has a website for vehicle owners who want to check the status of their vehicle and learn if any recalls have been issued for it.<\/p>\n<p>The website can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/recall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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