Vehicle recall 24V185000 · March 8, 2024
2024 Ford Maverick
The fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint between the two molds, which can allow fuel to leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint between the two molds, which can allow fuel to leak.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine immediately if a fuel leak is detected or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminates. Dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S17.
- Notes
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V185000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 8, 2024
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24S17
- Owner notification
- July 10, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 217
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Maverick (2024): 2024
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