2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Electrical System Recall 26V724000 (Ford 26S81)
NHTSA recall 26V724000 (Ford recall 26S81) covers about 8,650 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Nov 2, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V724000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (wiring)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick Hybrid vehicles. The 12V positive battery cable terminal may become loose or detach, which can cause a loss of electrical systems (including power steering assist, power brake assist, and exterior lighting) or a loss of drive power.
The risk
A loss of drive power, power brake assist, power steering assist, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will replace the 12V battery cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S81. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 9, 2026.
Status: NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet.
Ford recall number 26S81
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V724000 as 26S81. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26S81 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Maverick Hybrid | 2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Nov 2, 2026
- Owner notification
- Not listed yet
- Build dates covered
- Feb 3, 2021 to May 12, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
Check your VIN for 26V724000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V724000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V724000 or 26S81). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V724000?
NHTSA recall 26V724000 (Ford recall 26S81) covers about 8,650 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Nov 2, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022 Maverick Hybrid vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V724000?
NHTSA's record for 26V724000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A loss of drive power, power brake assist, power steering assist, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V724000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V724000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the 12V battery cable, free of charge." NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Ford recall number for 26V724000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26S81. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26S81) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V724000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V724000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.