2022 Ford Maverick Antilock Brake Control Module Recall (25V124)

Recall 25V124 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Ford Maverick in recall 25V124?

Under certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-730. Under certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Is it safe to drive a 2022 Maverick with recall 25V124?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 control unit and module, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V124?

Recall 25V124 covers 141 vehicles: 2022 Ford Maverick.

NHTSA lists 141 vehicles in this campaign, built August 18, 2021 to October 6, 2022. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Maverick antilock brake control module recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the software in the ABS module, free of charge.

Dealers will update the software in the ABS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C07.

When was recall 25V124 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V124 to NHTSA on February 28, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 14, 2025.

This recall was filed 19 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 414 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 25V124?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V124 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 25V124000. 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 25V124?

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 25V124000 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. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the control unit and module 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Maverick owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 11 of them about the brakes.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the brakes have been filed since recall 25V124 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 150 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 11 of them involve the brakes. 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.

• 2022 Ford Maverick: 150 complaints in total, 11 about the brakes

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

while i was driving the truck lost power and i could not turn on my 4 way flashers when i was on the side of the road.

2022 Ford Maverick owner, MN, NHTSA complaint 11642103, filed February 12, 2025

NHTSA #26V104: I purchased this vehicle to rent it out on Turo (a vehicle sharing platform). It was de-listed from Turo on March 18 due to NHTSA #26V104 recall being unresolved. I have been unable to rent my vehicle since then and Ford has not provided a remedy to this recall.

2022 Ford Maverick owner, HI, NHTSA complaint 11740980, filed May 30, 2026

El dia 21 de marzo del 2022 llegando a mi casa y para ser bien especifica frente a mi casa me estaba acomodando para colocar en riversa mi guagua y la misma se acelero sola y los frenos no le funcionaron, causando que me fuera por un risco. Los air bags nunca le abrieron.

2022 Ford Maverick owner, PR, NHTSA complaint 11464070, filed May 10, 2022

Can recall 25V124 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 control unit and module 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)).

If the 2022 Ford Maverick brakes have needed more than one trip to the dealer, keep every repair order. Brake defects are treated as serious safety problems under California law.

This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same control unit and module again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2022 Ford Maverick has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 24V730000.

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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