Maverick Stop Sale Recall [Fuel Tank leak inspection issue]. Recall #21C35 (for Mavericks with spray-in bedliner)

[JennyJoannSuebeeMcNash]

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[Takehold67]

Fix it by fixin' it. That's why it comes with a warranty when we're all finally lucky enough to take possession. Weird stuff is going to happen.

We're ALL taking a gamble buying a first year model. How many of us have said at some point, "I'm never buying a first year model." Raise your hand...
How about boxer briefs lol

Yep. Quite a few of you out there.

We're all in this together. Put on your big girl panties (or your tightie whities, whatever floats your boat) and let's enjoy the community of Maverick ownership.

We're the ones who signed up for this, remember?

 

[James St. Patrick]

Received this Carfax alert today. Will email my dealer today.

 

[Rodog800]

I just received this, and Wednesday my son and I are supposed to be heading to Florida from michigan. Looks like I'm going in late to work tomorrow and going straight to dealer.

 

[Hammer]

Received this Carfax alert today. Will email my dealer today.

I also just received the same email from Carfax.

 

[Decayed]

Here's a link to the offical recall site, which lists no recalls but 4 "manufacturer communications". Nothing on there about fuel tanks but maybe it wasn't updated yet.

https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/FORD/MAVERICK/PU%252FCC/2WD#manufacturerCommunications

1)
NHTSA ID Number: 10204040

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50306

Summary

Some 2018-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator; 2019-2021 Ranger; 2020-2021 Escape, Corsair, Explorer, Transit; 2021 Bronco, Bronco Sport, Edge, Nautilus, F-150, Mustang; 2019-2022 Transit Connect; 2020-2022 Aviator, F-Super Duty; and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0496, P0456, P0455, P04F0, and/or P0451. Ford has tested returned EVAP canister purge valves and found them to be fully functional. Prior to replacing the canister purge valve or other EVAP components, perform the following tests using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) Scan Tool: Full System EVAP Leak Test - FDRS Location: TOOLBOX > PCM > PCM - Evap Emissions System Test and the EVAP Purge Valve Leak Test - FDRS Location: TOOLBOX > PCM > Evap Emission System Toolbox > CPV Check.

2)
NHTSA ID Number: 10204037

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50297

Summary

Some 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit a radio intermittently not changing stations when using buttons on the console and/or the turning tuner knob. If the radio/audio resets after shutting the vehicle off and opening and closing the door, inform the customer that Ford is working on a solution which is expected to be available by December 2021. Advise the customer that the vehicle is safe to drive and schedule a follow-up appointment for January. Once the solution becomes available, contact the customer and confirm the service appointment is going forward. Monitor OASIS for updates.

3)
NHTSA ID Number: 10202628

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50200

Summary

On 2021 Bronco Sport and 2022 Maverick vehicles, when replacing wiper blades or wiper arms, damage to the wiper motors may occur if the following steps are not followed prior to using the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure in Section 501-16. To remove the wiper blades: 1. Place ignition key in accessory position (vehicles with keys) or key inside the vehicle (vehicles with intelligent access), press the Start-Stop button without applying the brake pedal. 2. Activate the wipers using the stalk switch. Do not manually rotate the wiper arms and blades. Damage to the wiper motor may occur. 3. When the wipers are at mid travel, move the key to the off position (units with keys) or press the Start-Stop button again to leave the wipers in a service position. Service the wiper blades once the wiper arms are at the mid travel position using the procedure in the Owner's Manual.

4)
NHTSA ID Number: 10201644

Manufacturer Communication Number: 21B55

Summary

Certain 2021 and 2022 Model Year Bronco Sport, Maverick, Escape, Corsair, Edge, and Nautilus equipped with an 8F35 Transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Check; In some of the affected vehicles, the transmission may have been over filled with transmission fluid. Transmission that are overfilled may result in likelihood of transmission fluid aeration, degraded shift quality in the vehicle, accelerated wear on bushings and bearings, and reduced cooling in the transmission.

 

[Rodog800]

I just received this, and Wednesday my son and I are supposed to be heading to Florida from michigan. Looks like I'm going in late to work tomorrow and going straight to dealer.

Also just checked here and nothing

 

[Deakaleak]

I just received this, and Wednesday my son and I are supposed to be heading to Florida from michigan. Looks like I'm going in late to work tomorrow and going straight to dealer.

when was your build date?

 

[Mavvy228]

I'm supposed to be picking up my Maverick this morning but there is a stop sale recall that was just released this morning. Evidently, some Mavericks have fuel tanks that need assessment. No idea what the issue is, specifically. Maybe @fordvideoguy can chime in or someone else with access to more information....

That's a bummer!

 

[DryHeat]

Was this recall initiated by Ford on their own or is it something NHTSA has a hand in?

 

[TSAINTS1115]

Sometimes I wonder if some of you have ever had a car before.

Our 2015 Macan had over-torqued timing cover bolts. Randomly over-torqued, apparently, as Porsche could not so much as give a VIN or production date range. The remedy? Engine out, five-figure repair. To my knowledge they've yet to recall this, at least they hadn't by the time we sold our Macan early this year. The thing was built in Germany, so not a third world country. It cost twice what my Lariat Lux hybrid cost new.

This stuff happens. It happens to all companies, at all prices, and is basically unavoidable. The Maverick will almost certainly have future recalls like the rest of every car ever.

I find it a bit amusing, a bit frustrating also, to see the level of drama some people will have over a minor issue and the level of anger it creates to the manufacturer or the person in the factory manufacturing the item.

It would be interesting to find out the occupation of the person complaining and the level of perfection they have at their job.

 

[Rodog800]

This may be false I just got off a chat with a ford rep she looked into my vehicle and this was the reply no recall on my vehicle

 

[TSAINTS1115]

I'm surprised they are allowed to ship vehicles at all without completing safety testing. Why would they wait until after the vehicle is out for sale to start doing that? I guess this is why people in the industry say getting a new vehicle less than 6 months into production can be risky.

You might be amazed at the level of testing and money spent to get a vehicle to the point of job one nowadays. First year cars are a non issue.

 

[icegradner]

You might be amazed at the level of testing and money spent to get a vehicle to the point of job one nowadays. First year cars are a non issue.

And yet there are already two Maverick recalls. Non-issue without a doubt.

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