Recall: 25S02 12V BATTERY INSPECTION

[Tim d]

I have mine scheduled for first week of Feb to go in for the recall and to find the parasitic draw that keeps killing my battery.

Manufacturer Recall Number25S02
NHTSA Recall Number25V019
Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available
SummaryON YOUR VEHICLE, THE 12-VOLT BATTERY MAY EXPERIENCE INTERNAL WELD AND OR CAST-ON-STRAP FAILURES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN BATTERY DEGRADATION WHILE DRIVING.

Safety RiskIF THE BATTERY SUDDENLY DEGRADES DURING A DRIVE, YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO RESTART AFTER AN AUTO STOPSTART EVENT OR EXPERIENCE A STALL WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT LOW SPEED. EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, INCLUDING HAZARD LIGHTS. A LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. WHEN THE REMEDY IS AVAILABLE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL SEND A LETTER TO INFORM YOU TO CONTACT YOUR DEALER TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR. FORD HAS NOT ISSUED INSTRUCTIONS TO STOP DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE UNDER THIS SAFETY RECALL. WHEN THE REMEDY IS AVAILABLE, YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE REMEDIED AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.

RemedyPARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS WORKING TO PROVIDE PARTS FOR THIS REPAIR. WHEN THE REMEDY BECOMES AVAILABLE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL NOTIFY YOU VIA MAIL TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DEALER FOR REPAIRS TO BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE REMEDY IS ANTICIPATED TO BE AVAILABLE Q2 2025.

Manufacturer's NotesTO CHECK FOR NON-SAFETY-RELATED PROGRAMS APPLICABLE TO YOUR VEHICLE, SEE HTTP://WWW.FORD.COM/ OR CALL YOUR FORD DEALER.

"Parts are not available", new batteries are not available?

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[Whitty1]

I have just received the same notification as you did. I was literally going to start a thread and saw this one. My notice is word for word what you have posted. I was very dissatisfied that there is no remedy yet BUT anticipated for Q2 2025. Here’s to anticipation.

I think this is a different issue than the hybrid battery draw

 

[boxster03]

Ford recalls more than 270,000 cars in US over new battery failure fears: Find out which models here | Daily Mail Online

 

[Nw_adventure]

Are they going to replace these with an updated Motorcraft AGM or the usual Motorcraft AGM that has been known to fail ? I had one that completely died after 6 months -

 

[Scott Asheville]

I guess I should be happy about this. Ford keeps refreshing my Maverick with free new parts. If they keep this up, in a few years I'll essentially have an all-new truck. Which is fine with me because my local dealerships does the recalls at zero cost in my driveway.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

In the mean time I charged my battery with a trickle charger, bypassing the BCM (directly on the posts; I know this is NOT recommended) and then reset the BCM following the procedures in the manual. Ignition on with engine off, flash high beams 5 times and then press brake pedal 3 times within 10 seconds. Saw the battery light flash on the dash confirming BCM reset. Time will tell how much, if any that helps.

Also park it overnight with truck locked to run the "up to 8 hour" battery learn procedure with the battery fully charged.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Respectfully, how is this not a HYBRID thing? States Hybrid specifically in the article.

Duh.... If it's an internal battery short/defect it affects any of the cars that use that battery....UNLESS Ford has only installed the bad ones in the Maverick Hybrid (not likely).

 

[MakinDoForNow]

"Parts are not available", new batteries are not available?

How do you redesign and manufacture in a shirt time about 1,000,000 batteries?

 

[Tim d]

How do you redesign and manufacture in a shirt time about 1,000,000 batteries?

My point is,if your battery went bad, they could at least replace it, with another " bad " battery that might last a cpl years until a re- design.

 

[Fcnrwy]

Not a Hybrid only issue, the OP with the recall has an EB. Also the safety issue that it may fail during a stop start is an EB only feature.... also many posters here with Batter issue also have have EB's

Thats the 2nd button(Stop/Start) I push after I start the pup..

Jerry

 

[Suzukiridr14]

I just received an alert from my insurance app about a 12V battery inspection recall for my 2022 Maverick. Unfortunately, there were no additional details or information provided. If anyone has more specifics about this recall, please share them here.

Thanks in advance!

I also got the message to have my 12 volt battery checked out. Since my Maverick will be 3 years old on March 9th, I decided to take it in and have everything checked before my 3 years are up. Used up my points for a oil change etc. and they said my original battery is still good and doesn't need replacement. (Hybrid truck)

 

[Potatomafia]

Either my 2023 hybrid isn't included in this recall or it hasn't been loaded to the Ford recall page yet:

I've already replaced the battery with a Diehard Gold in June 2024. I got tired of the seemingly random battery saver events and dead battery. I wasn't going to wait for Ford to keep the truck for a few days, "fix" it (ie., charge the crappy Motorcraft battery and reset the BMS), then give it back just so it continues to happen. I don't have time to play their ridiculous dealer games.

And yes, I know I haven't had any of the recalls performed. All the issues people had after the PCM reprogram gave me pause as I had an 80 mile per day commute and I didn't want the truck dying on the 80mph interstate. I'll get them performed eventually.

 

[NJBob]

I wish the Ford bot were still here. Maybe they could tell me who I can submit my bill to for my labor and cost of the AGM that I bought aftermarket in order to fix the issue caused by their garbage supplier QC.

The Foed bot did nothing except to tell you to see your dealer.

 

[Packer Bill]

This recall is for EcoBoost Mavericks with the EFB (MY 22).

 

[NJBob]

So this is a "Hybrid" issue.
I looked at Ford Pass and my Eco, shows NO additional recall..
I'm a late 2022 build...

Jerry

I also have a late build 22 Ecoboost. I put my vin in the nhsta site. And yes it is affected.

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