NEW YORK (PIX11) – Batteries could “suddenly fail” in some recalled Ford cars, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Ford Motor Company recalled some 272,817 cars including the 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick. In about 1% of cars, the 12-volt battery may experience “degradation and suddenly fail.”
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The recall was narrowed down to cars produced by Ford between Feb. 5, 2020 and Oct. 20, 2022.
“Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash,” according to the NHTSA.
If you already paid to fix a problem that is later involved in a Ford recall, you could get a refund. Ford advises talking to a Ford dealer to get a refund. Ford dealers can, in some cases, provide a loaner car for recalled vehicles.
Thousands of Vornado space heaters sold on Amazon were also recalled last week due to “electric shock and fire hazards,” according to the company.
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