The Maverick Gets Caught in the Recall Cycle
Due to the high number of recalls in recent years, Ford clarified that its safety campaigns are a proactive and intentional effort to address potential risks. Regardless of how one views it, the latest model affected is the Maverick, which is being recalled over a moonroof that could potentially detach from the vehicle.
The defect has been assigned NHTSA recall number 26V157, which states that the moonroof module’s glass panel on certain 2025-2026 Maverick models “may be improperly adhered.” If the panel detaches, it could become a road hazard for other motorists and increase the risk of a crash.
Where the Problem Started
The Ford Maverick, along with the Bronco Sport and Mustang Mach-E, are built in Mexico, which exposes the models to import tariffs. Ford’s South American Automotive Safety Office (ASO) first alerted concerned teams on January 23, 2026, after receiving a report of a moonroof glass detachment in Brazil. After working with members of Ford’s Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant (HSAP), the company traced the issue to the supplier’s “urethane curing behavior.”
Fortunately, no accidents or injuries related to the defect have been reported.
The recall states that 323 Maverick units are potentially affected, with about 63 percent estimated to have the defect. The vehicles were built between April 15 and April 25, 2025, though Ford noted they were not produced in VIN order. As part of the remedy, owners will be asked to bring their compact trucks to a Ford or Lincoln dealer for an inspection, and if the moonroof module’s build date falls within the suspect manufacturing range, the component will be replaced.
Cole Attisha
The Path to a Fix
Ford will begin notifying owners about the recall between March 30 and April 3, 2026. Owners can also check whether their vehicle is affected by entering their VIN on the NHTSA website.
The moonroof is available as a $995 option on the XLT, Lobo, Lariat, and Tremor, leaving out the base XL model, which starts at $28,145 excluding destination fees. The Hyundai Santa Cruz is the Maverick’s sole competitor in the U.S., though reports say the Korean marque may be preparing to drop out of the segment due to underwhelming sales.
Kristen Brown
