Ford recalls Maverick pickups in US because tail lights can go dark, increasing the risk of a crash

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford is recalling practically 243,000 Maverick small pickup vans within the U.S. as a result of the tail lights might not illuminate.

The corporate says a pc can falsely detect an excessive amount of present on one or each of the back lights, inflicting them to remain darkish whereas the vans are being pushed. That may enhance the danger of a crash.

The recall covers sure pickups from the 2022 by means of 2024 mannequin years.

Ford says it has no stories of any crashes or accidents because of the downside. Headlights, flip alerts and brake lights will nonetheless work.

Paperwork posted Wednesday on the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration web site say sellers will replace software program to repair the issue without charge to homeowners. Notification letters might be mailed beginning Might 20.