Ford is recalling nearly 243,000 Maverick compact pickup trucks in the U.S. because the tail lights may not illuminate, creating a dangerous situation for drivers. The company says a computer can falsely detect too much current on one or both of the tail lamps,

Ford is recalling over 240,000 vehicles, Maverick pickups, due to tail lights that fail to illuminate, the NHTSA said Wednesday.

One of the important safety parts of your car is the taillights, even though they might not seem fancy. If a car doesn’t have its lights on at night, it’s very hard for other drivers to see it. That’s why it’s a big deal that NHTSA and Ford are recalling 242,

After a recall, some Ford pickup owners will need to take a trip back to the dealer.An electrical issue is causing the automaker to recall more than 242,000 of

Maverick pickup trucks. The Body Control Module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.Tai

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is recalling nearly 243,000 Maverick small pickup trucks in the U.S. because the tail lights may not illuminate. The company says a computer can falsely detect too much current on one or both of the tail lamps, causing them to stay dark while the trucks are being driven. That can increase the risk of a crash.

Ford is recalling nearly 243,000 Maverick small pickup trucks in the U.S. because the tail lights may not illuminate.