12 V Battery recall

[HeyBales]

There is no recall for a battery, Ford will just check out your battery, and if you drove in to your dealer, your battery will pass. I hope there may be a recall for a AGM replacement, but I doubt it.

Read the posts right above yours for better info.
You are way outta the loop on many threads regarding the battery recall.

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[HeyBales]

This thread points out the problem with these hybrid 12V battery issues.
Which the OP with an ECO wasn't even talking about.

There is an SSM for an "infrequent battery drain" that leads to dead battery.
They are supposed to test the battery to see if the drain killed it, which we know draining a battery several times can kill it.
And then tell you to wait for a software upgrade to "address that issue".


There is also a problem with poor quality and small batteries combined with what seems a poor charging strategy that doesn't help these batteries.
They are kept at low SOC, which starts the battery saver features, and finally the deep sleep mode so you can still start your truck, eventually.
Frankly there has never been a Ford comment on this issue.


The 1st recognized issue could be taken care of just like your interior light left on accidentally by button or door open - can be turned off.
If some module has a higher than expected drain - shut it off.

ETA - and I could see that being a bear to deal with.
If the TCU is only being targeted and the only issue - fine, easy. Probably wasn't connecting anyway to ATT which is causing the issue - so kill power to it.
What if the module doing the EVAP testing though, kill it and throw a code, or just reset.
What if the module doing a final EGR release and it's stuck, what if another module trying to finish something that's required/desired.
Starts opening a can of worms.
Frankly it seems like stick with the TCU and cut it's power - no real harm there.
Unless they have proof the infrequent problems are indeed other modules.

Edited To Add (ETA), ATT (a cellular network provider), for the TCU (Telecommunications Control Unit), EVAP (Evaporative Emission Control System), EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation).
Good idea @Master Blaster

 

[Master Blaster]

This thread points out the problem with these hybrid 12V battery issues.
Which the OP with an ECO wasn't even talking about.

There is an SSM for an "infrequent battery drain" that leads to dead battery.
They are supposed to test the battery to see if the drain killed it, which we know draining a battery several times can kill it.
And then tell you to wait for a software upgrade to "address that issue".


There is also a problem with poor quality and small batteries combined with what seems a poor charging strategy that doesn't help these batteries.
They are kept at low SOC, which starts the battery saver features, and finally the deep sleep mode so you can still start your truck, eventually.
Frankly there has never been a Ford comment on this issue.


The 1st recognized issue could be taken care of just like your interior light left on accidentally by button or door open - can be turned off.
If some module has a higher than expected drain - shut it off.
ETA - and I could see that being a bear to deal with.
If the TCU is only being targeted and the only issue - fine, easy. Probably wasn't connecting anyway to ATT which is causing the issue - so kill power to it.
What if the module doing the EVAP testing though, kill it and throw a code, or just reset.
What if the module doing a final EGR release and it's stuck, what if another module trying to finish something that's required/desired.
Starts opening a can of worms.
Frankly it seems like stick with the TCU and cut it's power - no real harm there.
Unless they have proof the infrequent problems are indeed other modules.

Too many uncommon TLAs in that statement, like ATT (whatever that is). Maybe resend it after replacing all the acronyms with comm English words.

 

[Mark1]

Here you go Mark.
I'm sitting here waiting to get into the dentist and I have my pocket computer/camera.
I thought I'd give you a hand.
SSM 53087 2022-2024 Maverick - FHEV

• Thread starterRANDER5746
• Start dateJan 4, 2025

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/ssm-53087-2022-2024-maverick-fhev.59362/

LMAO! THANKS

 

[REMUB40]

My battery was replaced 12/31 while the wiper recall was being looked at. The wiper motor was replaced as well. 1/4 and 1/6 I got emails stating that my battery needed to be replaced. Spoke to Ford service this month about the battery and they said they are not available yet as stayed in previous post. Odd thing about the wiper motor was that my receipt said waiting on parts even though I know thet replaced it because they kept it for an extra day to get the part. I'm not sure the dealer got paid by Ford for the repair and the recall has not been cleared from my app. They are "looking into it".

 

[Master Blaster]

My battery was replaced 12/31 while the wiper recall was being looked at. The wiper motor was replaced as well. 1/4 and 1/6 I got emails stating that my battery needed to be replaced. Spoke to Ford service this month about the battery and they said they are not available yet as stayed in previous post. Odd thing about the wiper motor was that my receipt said waiting on parts even though I know thet replaced it because they kept it for an extra day to get the part. I'm not sure the dealer got paid by Ford for the repair and the recall has not been cleared from my app. They are "looking into it".

My factory battery lasted 13 months before starting the deep sleep symptoms. My first battery replacement was at the end of October, or a little bit ahead of that same 12/31 timeframe. I was a bit surprised that it was a ~25% larger capacity battery. It only lasted barely 4 months before getting the deep sleep issues again. I think they got a bad batch of batteries. Its also possible that the mechanic did not do the BMS reset correctly, and the computer messed up the charging even more than usual. They replaced the battery again with the same new model, and so far its been holding at 80% charge and not degrading. The SSM-53087 issue fix is supposed to be due in the first quarter, or 2 days from now, so let's see what happens now.

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