2023-2024 Ford Maverick Wiper Motor Recall (24V594)

Recall 24V594 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023-2024 Ford Maverick in recall 24V594?

The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 Maverick with recall 24V594?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the motor.

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V594?

Recall 24V594 covers 86,852 vehicles: 2023-2024 Ford Bronco Sport; 2023-2024 Ford Maverick; 2023-2024 Ford Mustang Mach E.

NHTSA lists 86,852 vehicles in this campaign, built September 3, 2023 to October 6, 2023. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Maverick wiper motor recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S51.

When was recall 24V594 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 24V594 to NHTSA on August 9, 2024.

This recall was filed 26 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 33 days. 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 24V594?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V594 is open on your Maverick, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023-2024 Maverick vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Maverick owners do about recall 24V594?

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 24V594000 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 motor 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 586 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 5 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 24V594 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 586 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 5 of them involve the lighting and visibility. 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.

• 2023 Ford Bronco Sport: 158 complaints in total, 1 about the lighting and visibility
• 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E: 123 complaints in total, 1 about the lighting and visibility
• 2024 Ford Bronco Sport: 108 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2023 Ford Maverick: 81 complaints in total, 3 about the lighting and visibility
• 2024 Ford Maverick: 72 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2024 Ford Mustang Mach E: 44 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH with the sunroof closed, he heard the sunroof glass explode. No warning lights were illuminated.

2023 Ford Bronco Sport owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11509342, filed February 27, 2023

Battery is constantly in battery saving mode. It use to do it only when I was on vacation for a week or so. Now it has been doing this every single day for about the last two month.

2023 Ford Maverick owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11713788, filed January 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake lights and turn signals failed to function as intended. In addition, the message “Brake Light Failure” was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer.

2023 Ford Maverick owner, PA, NHTSA complaint 11726645, filed March 24, 2026

Can recall 24V594 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.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2023-2024 Ford Maverick can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

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.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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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