Ford recalling more than 450,000 pickups, SUVs WSOC TV [Video]

Ford is recalling 456,565 SUVs and pickup trucks due to a battery issue that could cause a vehicle to lose drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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The recall includes 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and 2022-2023 Ford Maverick trucks, the NHTSA said in a letter dated Tuesday.

“The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge,” according to the NHTSA. “An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.”

The recall affects just under 403,000 Ford Bronco Sports produced between Feb. 5, 2020, and March 13, 2024, according to a safety recall report from the NHTSA. About 53,590 Ford Mavericks produced between Feb. 3, 2021, and Oct. 28, 2022, are also impacted.

The issue first surfaced for the NHTSA …