DETROIT -- For the second time in a week, Ford has announced a recall involving thousands of Bronco Sport models. According to the Associated Press, the latest recall involves an estimated 403,000 model year 2021-2024 Bronco Sports and 53,000 model year 2022-2023 Mavericks.

Ford is recalling 456,565 SUVs and pickup trucks for loss of drive power because of a low battery issue, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. Why it matters: The undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights and increase the risk of a crash,

Ford recalls over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick cars due to potential loss of drive power, leading to increased crash risks

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Ford announced that it would recall over 450,000 Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick vehicles because of an issue with the battery that can cause the drive train to lose power and increase the likelihood of wrecks.

The vehicles may have trouble detecting the battery's state of charge, and a run-down battery may cause a stall problem Ford is recalling roughly 456,000 Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickups over an issue that lead to the sudden unexpected loss of drive power,