Exterior lighting: tail lightsRecall 23V-160 · 2023 Ford Maverick
Ford Motor Company recall 23V-160 covers 2,716 2023 Ford Maverick for a exterior lighting: tail lights problem, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V160000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick vehicles. A missing electrical circuit may cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when utilizing the vehicle trailer tow electrical connector. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Trailer taillights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will add an electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C04.
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
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 31 vehicles were listed as unreachable.