Information from the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration says the problem is related to a 12 volt battery with “internal manufacturing defects" including weld failures that can cause open circuits.

Ford recalled hundreds of thousands of vehicles because of concerns over battery failure issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recall affects certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport SUVs and 2022-2023 Maverick pickup trucks. Approximately 272,817 vehicles are part of the recall.