Recall Due to Supplier Error
Ford has announced the recall of only two vehicles—one Maverick pickup and one Escape crossover. The reason was a mishap with a supplier that led to the installation of incorrect electronic brake control module cover caps. Both vehicles were manufactured in June 2025 before the issue was detected by an internal audit.
General Context of Ford Recalls
This case is the latest in a series of Ford recalls in the US, which are already approaching the mark of 150 official notifications per year. However, unlike recent large-scale campaigns concerning 230,000 Bronco SUVs and nearly 21,000 Escape and Corsair crossovers, this time it involves only two units.
Defect Details
The official notification indicates that the affected vehicles received an electronic brake booster with an incorrect ECU cover. This could lead to overheating of the control unit’s internal components, its failure, and loss of brake pressure. Consequently, vehicle stability while driving may be compromised.
If the electronic control unit fails, drivers will see warning signals on the instrument panel
Investigation of Causes
According to the company’s findings, the error occurred at the manufacturing stage: the ECU covers were stored in incorrectly labeled containers at the Mexican supplier Aumovio. A worker at the Flat Rock plant noticed the anomaly in September, after which the issue was escalated to the critical concerns review group. So far, no accidents or injuries related to this defect have been reported.
Plans for Problem Resolution
Owners of the affected vehicles will receive recall notifications between November 24 and 28. Dealerships have received instructions to completely replace the electronic brake booster in both vehicles.
This case demonstrates how crucial supply chain control is in modern automobile manufacturing. Even a minor error at the stage of marking components can create potential safety risks. The swift detection of the problem and the targeted nature of the recall indicate improvements in quality monitoring systems, although the overall number of recalls at Ford remains high.