Ford is issuing a recall affecting various models of its electric SUVs, including the Mustang Mach-E, compact pickup truck Maverick, and off-road-capable Bronco Sport, due to a faulty front windshield wiper motor. The recall affects certain 2023 Ford models: Mustang Mach-E, Bronco Sport, and those in the 2023-2024 model year ranges for Maverick.
Ford is recalling over 52,000 vehicles in North America due to potential safety issues. The affected models include the electric Mustang Mach-E, off-road-oriented Bronco, and subcompact Maverick.
On August 9, 2024, Ford announced a recall of more than 37,300 units of its Mach-E, Bronco Sport, and Maverick models to the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration.
Following reports of faulty windshield wiper failures on the Bronco Sport and Maverick models, Ford initiated a thorough investigation to identify the root cause of the issue. The corporation’s decision to allow water to enter the windshield wiper motor ultimately led to its failure.
Upon inspection, Ford found that the reason for the issue was a lack of sealant between the gear cover and kit housing, prompting a return of the defective component to its supplier.
Data from the manufacturing records reveals that the incident took place on both June 18, 2023, and September 1, 2023. Suspect wiper motor assemblies from June shipments are currently integrated into Maverick and Mach-E models, whereas those manufactured in September have been installed in Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles.
Ford has revealed that approximately 37,371 vehicles – comprising 3,603 Mustang Mach-E, 15,087 Bronco Sport, and 18,681 Maverick models – may have been equipped with a faulty engine component. Despite these statistics, it’s still estimated that just 5% of individuals exhibit this flaw.
As of July 14, 2024, Ford has acknowledged 81 global warranty claims with verified damage to the windshield wiper motor due to water exposure.
Ford reported that approximately 37,371 vehicles may potentially be impacted. Sellers will inspect and replace the wiper motor at no additional cost to you. Proprietor letters are expected to be mailed out on August 26, 2024.
If you have any further inquiries, feel free to reach out to Ford’s dedicated customer support team at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s recall quantity is 24S51. Visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website or dial 1-888-327-4236 for information regarding vehicle safety and recalls.
Ford has sold nearly 27,000 Mach-E models through the first seven months of 2024. Just recently, Ford unveiled an impressive efficiency boost for the Mach-E GT, enabling it to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds. The Model Y Performance delivers a 0-to-60-mph time of just 3.5 seconds, outpacing the Tesla Model Y Long Range’s efficiency variant.
