Bronco Sport, Maverick Battery Recall Sparks Class Action Lawsuit

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Ford Motor Company and Camel Group have been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the batteries in certain Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Maverick vehicles are plagued by a defect that can cause them to lose power and stall.

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The 30-page automotive lawsuit says that Ford and Camel Group (USA) Battery, Inc., which manufactures the batteries in the vehicles at issue, “actively concealed and omitted” that the defective 12-volt batteries contain an internal weld and cast-on-strap that are “susceptible to failure.”

The case relays that Ford recalled approximately 273,000 model year 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and 2022-2023 Ford Maverick trucks in late January 2025, citing the alleged battery defect and concerns over sudden loss of power. However, the filing asserts that Ford’s offer of free repair—i.e., a software update—is “wholly inadequate” to address the primary issues behind the “weakness” of the vehicle batteries.

Moreover, the case says that the recall requires consumers to spend time and money transporting their vehicles to a certified mechanic, resulting in tens of thousands of hours and dollars “needlessly taken” from them. 

The lawsuit says Ford’s inadequate recall has “inherent” risk, as it fails to address the “root cause” of the underlying battery defect. Without a “more comprehensive” recall, it is likely that the vehicles’ batteries will continue to fail, running the risk of dangerous situations while driving, the case argues.

“In all, Defendants’ Recall leaves more questions than answers regarding the Class Vehicles’ safety and as such results in a diminution in value for the vehicles in question,” the filing conveys.

The plaintiff says she purchased a brand-new 2022 Ford Bronco Sport after viewing advertising touting the quality, reliability, and comfort of Ford vehicles. Indeed, the plaintiff believed Ford had a “strong reputation” for reliability, the complaint says.

After learning of the recall on social media, the plaintiff was sent a recall notice instructing her to bring her vehicle to a Ford dealership for a free repair, the case relays. Despite the recall, the complaint says the plaintiff has been left with a “devalued” vehicle worth less than a vehicle with a properly functioning battery.

The Ford Motor Company class action lawsuit looks to cover all individuals in the United States who purchased a 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport or a 2022-2023 Ford Maverick equipped with a 12-volt battery having an internal weld and cast-on-strap that was manufactured by Camel Group (USA) Battery, Inc.

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