Recall 23V848 affects 189,814 2022-2024 Ford Maverick trucks for rear turn signals that fail without driver warning. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 189,814 2022-2024 Maverick pickups because a failed rear turn signal does not trigger the faster flash rate that warns the driver. A nonfunctioning signal also fails to alert other drivers before a turn, increasing crash risk; Ford dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Body Control Module on the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick is the computer that controls and checks body systems, including the rear turn signals. When a turn signal bulb quits, the module is supposed to notice the outage and change the flash rate so the driver sees that the signal is not working correctly.
On affected Mavericks, the module's software was not set up to detect the loss of a single bulb on each rear turn signal circuit. The lamp outage detection logic misses that condition. The rear turn signal can stop working, but the truck keeps the normal flash pattern instead of giving the driver the required warning.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is that the warning itself is missing, so the driver has to rely on seeing the rear signal from outside the vehicle or having someone else point out that the rear turn signal is out.
Who's affected?
The scope is listed under both exterior lighting and electrical system software, with the same body control module named for each component.
| 2023 Ford Maverick | Bulbs |
|---|---|
| 2022 Ford Maverick | Bulbs |
| 2022 Ford Maverick | electrical system software |
| 2023 Ford Maverick | electrical system software |
| 2024 Ford Maverick | Bulbs |
| 2024 Ford Maverick | electrical system software |
| Units affected | 189,814 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A failed exterior turn signal prevents other drivers from seeing that the Ford Maverick is turning, increasing crash risk. There is no warning sign before the signal stops working. Drive cautiously and schedule the body control module software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2024 Ford Maverick is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free body control module software update that restores the turn-signal failure warning.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 23V848 when you call.
- Avoid relying on the turn-signal flash rate to alert you that a rear turn signal is out until the software update is complete.
- Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions, and reference Ford recall 23C41.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician updates the body control module software so the vehicle gives the proper turn signal warning behavior if a rear turn signal stops working. The software update and labor are free under the recall. Ford has a general reimbursement plan for owners who paid for a covered remedy before the recall notice. If you already paid for a related repair, contact Ford customer service or bring receipts and repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 15, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| December 15, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 2, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 2, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 16, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V848?
Recall 23V848 covers 189,814 2022-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles. If a rear turn signal stops working, the truck does not change the turn signal flash rate to warn the driver, and other drivers are not warned that the vehicle is turning. Ford dealers update the body control module software for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2024 Ford Maverick is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Maverick is included in recall 23V848. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the body control module software update. Reference recall 23V848 or Ford recall number 23C41 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair covered safety defects at no cost, and Ford's remedy says dealers will update the body control module software free of charge at any franchised Ford dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that a failed exterior turn signal does not alert other drivers that the Maverick is turning, increasing crash risk. This recall addresses the missing driver warning by updating the body control module software so the turn signal fault is handled correctly.
When did Ford notify owners about this recall?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on January 16, 2024. If you own a 2022-2024 Ford Maverick and never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included before scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V848000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V848 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V848000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →