Compliance Recall 23C04 Trailer Tow Taillamp Wiring Replacement – 2023 Ford Maverick

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Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company Stacy L. Balzer Ford Motor Company Operating Director P. O. Box 1904 Service Engineering Operations Dearborn, Michigan 48121 Ford Customer Service Division March 14, 2023 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Advance Notice Compliance Recall 23C04 Certain 2023 Model Year Maverick XL, XLT, and Lariat Trim Packages Trailer Tow Taillamp Wiring Replacement AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates Maverick 2023 Hermosillo Plant November 23, 2022, through February 10, 2023 Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists. REASON FOR THIS COMPLIANCE RECALL On affected vehicles, a wiring circuit to the trailer tow connector is missing resulting in inoperative trailer taillamps. The affected vehicles will not conform to the requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, which requires trailers to be equipped with stop, tail, and turn signal lamps, along with other functions. SERVICE ACTION DO NOT DEMONSTRATE OR DELIVER any new in-stock vehicles involved in this compliance recall. A complete Dealer Bulletin will be provided to dealers 2nd quarter 2023 when it is anticipated that parts ordering information and repair instructions will be available to support this compliance recall. IMPORTANT: Dealers should open a Repair Order (RO) only when a full dealer bulletin is published. Opening an RO against an Awareness or Advance Notice will result in warranty rejections against a recall. CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION Owners of record will be notified via first-class mail after repair instructions and parts ordering information have been provided to dealers. PLEASE NOTE: Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $26,315 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory prior to delivery. DEALER-OPERATED RENTAL VEHICLES The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law effective June 2016 prohibits a rental company from selling, renting, or leasing vehicles subject to a safety or compliance recall. Please consult your legal counsel for legal advice. Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician System (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab. Sincerely, Stacy L. Balzer

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-160 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Submission Date : MAR 10, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-160 Manufacturer Recall No. : 23C04 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Address : 330 Town Center Drive Suite 500 Dearborn MI 48126-2738 Company phone : 1-866-436-7332 Population : Number of potentially involved : 2,716 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Ford Maverick Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The subject wiring harness was introduced into production on 11/23/2022 date and was taken out of production on 02/10/2023. Affected vehicles are equipped with Class II Trailer Tow package. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. Production Dates : NOV 23, 2022 – FEB 10, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : The trailer taillamps will not illuminate as intended when utilizing the vehicle trailer tow electrical connector. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Trailer taillamps that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : Missing electrical circuit in engine bay wiring harness. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-160 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Engine Bay Harness Component Description : Electrical Wiring Harness Component Part Number : PZ6T-14290-ESC Component Name 2 : Engine Bay Harness Component Description : Electrical Wiring Harness Component Part Number : PZ6T-14290-EUC Component Name 3 : Engine Bay Harness Component Description : Electrical Wiring Harness Component Part Number : PZ6T-14290-ERC Component Name 4 : Engine Bay Harness Component Description : Electrical Wiring Harness Component Part Number : PZ6T-14290-ETC Component Name 5 : Engine Bay Harness Component Description : Electrical Wiring Harness Component Part Number : PZ6T-14290-BJC Component Name 6 : Engine Bay Harness Component Description : Electrical Wiring Harness Component Part Number : PZ6T-14290-BKC Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-160 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 7 : Engine Bay Harness Component Description : Electrical Wiring Harness Component Part Number : PZ6T-14290-FLC Component Name 8 : Engine Bay Harness Component Description : Electrical Wiring Harness Component Part Number : PZ6T-14290-FAC Component Name 9 : Engine Bay Harness Component Description : Electrical Wiring Harness Component Part Number : PZ6T-14290-GHB Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Yazaki North America Inc. Address : Calle De La Estrella No. 4310 Jaurez Foreign States 32630 Country : Mexico Chronology : On February 14, 2023, an issue pertaining to 2023 model year Ford Maverick trailer tow taillamp function was brought to Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group for review. On February 3rd, 2023, the Ford Hermosillo assembly plant was made aware of a warranty claim on a 2023MY Ford Maverick with a customer indicating that the trailer taillamps were not functioning when the trailer was attached to vehicle. Dealer inspection found a missing circuit in the engine bay electrical harness. Further investigation by the assembly plant and engineering revealed that a revised engine bay wire harness released for the 2023 model year did not include a circuit for the class II trailer tow (7+4 connector). All 2023 model year vehicles with Class II trailer tow are affected. A stop ship was issued on February 8th, 2023, by Ford Hermosillo assembly plant. As of March 3, 2023, there are (4) known warranty reports related to this concern. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-160 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 On March 3, 2023, Ford’s Field Review Committee reviewed the concern and approved a field action. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the electrical circuit added to the engine bay wiring harness. There will be no charge for this service. Ford provided the general reimbursement plan for the cost of remedies paid for by vehicle owners prior to notification of a safety recall in May 2021. The ending date for reimbursement eligibility is estimated to be April 14, 2023. Ford will forward a copy of the notification letters to dealers to the agency when available. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The missing electrical circuit will be spliced into the engine bay harness (PZ6T-14290). Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Not required per 49 Part 573. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notification to dealers is expected to occur on March 15, 2023. Mailing of owner notification letters is expected to begin March 27, 2023 and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 15, 2023 – MAR 15, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 27, 2023 – MAR 30, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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