Fuel system, gasoline: storageRecall 21V-976 · 2022 Ford Maverick
Ford Motor Company recall 21V-976 covers 5,456 2022 Ford Maverick for a fuel system, gasoline: storage problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V976000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles. The fuel tank may have been damaged by drill holes during the installation of the spray-in bed-liner. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
The risk
A damaged fuel tank may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 15, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C35.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 31 vehicles were listed as unreachable.