2024 Ford Maverick Fuel Tank Recall (24V185)

Recall 24V185 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2024 Ford Maverick in recall 24V185?

The fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint between the two molds, which can allow fuel to leak.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint between the two molds, which can allow fuel to leak.

Is it safe to drive a 2024 Maverick with recall 24V185?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Maverick shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the tank assembly, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V185?

Recall 24V185 covers 217 vehicles: 2024 Ford Maverick.

NHTSA lists 217 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Maverick fuel tank recall?

Yes. Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine immediately if a fuel leak is detected or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminates.

Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine immediately if a fuel leak is detected or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminates. Dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S17.

When was recall 24V185 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 24V185 to NHTSA on March 8, 2024.

This recall was filed 31 months ago. If your Maverick was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Maverick is part of recall 24V185?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V185 is open on your Maverick, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 24V185000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should Maverick owners do about recall 24V185?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V185000 applies to your Maverick.
2. Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the tank assembly happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Maverick owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the fuel system.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the fuel system have been filed since recall 24V185 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 72 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the fuel system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2024 Ford Maverick: 72 complaints in total, 1 about the fuel system

Can recall 24V185 make my Maverick a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this tank assembly recall means their Maverick qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Fuel pump and fuel line defects can cause the 2024 Ford Maverick to stall without warning. If it happens again after the recall repair, document it and return to the dealer.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Maverick went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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