Ford Maverick Complaints (2025)

50 consumer complaints on file.

#11770637October 12, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle accelerated on its own while parking with engine on. Truck jumped a raised curb causing damage to bumper, and Pre collision assist and Pedestrian light displays. Took to dealer who just wanted to address the bumper issue and not concerned with acceleration on its own. Repair shop over $8000 dollars in damage to equipment behind bumper
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11769796October 8, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
If the vehicle sits for more than 36 hours, it enters a deep sleep mode and develops an unresolved battery drain issue, rendering it inoperable. This vehicle has been in the shop four times with three battery replacements having less than $30,000 MI if a person or to drive this out of town or park at a rest stop, it could lead them stranded. I also suspect that it could cause other electrical faults, leading to more consequential security issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11760204August 28, 2026
POWER TRAIN
At 3k miles the turbocharger and parts within the transmission failed on my 2025 ford maverick, there were no warning lamps or messages on the dash but I had the symptoms of lack of power, the truck struggled to climb hills, it sounded like the turbo sound was coming through the air vents, and going uphill it almost stalled. I took it to one ford dealership who claimed it was normal operation before taking it to one of Fords commercial truck centers who diagnosed a turbo failure and various parts within the transmission have failed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11760304August 28, 2026
ENGINE
Loud Knocking from engine, CEL illuminated flashing, loss in power and had an active misfire in cyl #2. Upon inspection cyl #2 Spark plug electrode broke off/melted into the cylinder causing a gauge in the cylinder. Vehicle is being dropped off to the dealer for most likely an engine replacement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756848August 13, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
*** VEHICLE FIRE RISK *** Drivers dash tweeter started smoking and the dash became hot to the touch near the windshield. Smelled something electrical burning. Smoke stain on LWR LH windshield corner. Removed key. Exited vehicle and heard static from drivers door speaker. Entered car, re-started vehicle and static from the one-speaker-only did not stop. Removed key, exited vehicle, and the drivers door speaker was still emitting static sound. About 15 minutes later, the static sound stops and vehicle operates "normal" except for missing/low "high-frequency" on LH side. Suspect that the tweeter was exposed to full 12 volt power unregulated. Fire risk was high. Dash made an "alarm noise" beeping loudly (when this event occurred). 2025 Maverick XL AWD Hybrid Truck has approximately 29,000 miles on odometer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756013August 10, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
I bought the vehicle new and after 15,000 miles my electric brake booster is making a noise when I depress the brake pedal. I am concerned the internal mechanism will fail and I will lose the brake booster. The dealer is dismissing it as a normal noise. I have a few friends that have had the same issue and their dealers replaced the electric brake booster and the problem went away.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753287July 28, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The contact's employer owns a 2025 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the pre-collision warning light suddenly activated, and the vehicle abruptly stopped. After pulling over and waiting for several minutes, the contact was able to continue driving. The contact also had whiplash from the failure, and medical attention was needed. The contact mentioned completing 12 sessions of physical therapy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure reoccurred a week later while driving approximately 30 MPH. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11751548July 20, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
Structural metal had improper coating that allows for rust. As this rust continues it will weaken the structural components of the truck
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11747529June 30, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
While using the Auto Hold feature and stopped at a light, the truck went forward on its own - then made a loud clunk noise. Turned Auto Hold off and brought truck to Ford Service Dept. They could not find the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11747507June 30, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2025 Ford Maverick XL EcoBoost AWD with 2,000 lb tow package. Vehicle displays an 'Engine Coolant Over Temperature' warning recurrently at idle and upon initial startup when ambient temperature is 84°F or above. The warning has occurred multiple times under these conditions. Most recently, the warning appeared while the vehicle was stationary at 0 MPH immediately before entering a highway, creating a safety concern. Vehicle currently has 3,911 miles. No prior dealer service visits for this issue. The problem appears to be temperature-dependent and repeatable. Warning is displayed on the instrument cluster with a red coolant temperature icon and the temperature gauge needle visible in the high range
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11746575June 25, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
A year ago while driving on the interstate, my Ford Maverick suddenly threw a "Stop Safely Now" alert. I was able to turn the ignition off and back on to safely exit the highway. The alert came back once I made it to a parking lot and stuck around for a while. I was able to get it started and drove to a Ford dealership that told me it was just a software update. The same issue happened 2 more times before I made it to my destination after leaving the dealership, showing that it actually wasn't caused by a missed software update. Returning from my trip it happened 4th time. Afterward, the issue seemed to go away. Now a year later I got in the Maverick to leave work and the alert came back. I was not able to get it started and will attempt to get it over to a Ford dealership tomorrow to be seen for what seems to be the same issue, only worse if it still is not starting in the morning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742701June 8, 2026
SUSPENSION
The contact called on behalf of her son who owned a 2025 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver and her son loss control of the vehicle causing the front passenger side corner of the vehicle to crash into another vehicle; No further information was available. It was unknown if any warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was pronounced totaled at the scene. The contact stated her son was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the other vehicle was in critical condition however, the injuries were unknown. A police report was filed. The contact did research and was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V340000 (Suspension) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,460.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
1
#11742730June 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN, STEERING, SUSPENSION
The car has extreme vibration almost like speed wobbles when accelerating. Difficult to steer particularly if accelerating to change lanes. Appears the cv axles / have gone bad. Shocked there is not an active recall for the 2023 model year given the amount of reports of similar issue I have found online.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11739451May 22, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I have been having issues with the vehicles audio speakers for a few months now, having random momentary bursts of full volume static noise, as well as sometimes consistent static noise that doesn’t stop for up to 30 mins even after the vehicle is turned off. On 5/21/26 this happened once again, turning vehicle off didn’t work. The static sound stayed playing even after the truck was turned off completely. I proceeded on my route to my destination when I smelled electrical burning smell, suddenly the front left driver speaker on the dashboard sparked and saw small flash of flames and smoke started rolling from the speaker itself. The sound of static continued and the smoke kept going for about 10 mins before the speaker stopped and then the smoke stopped. I towed the vehicle to the ford dealership where I bought it brand new last year, they are currently evaluating it to see what happened and if it is a manufacture issues. None of The speakers or any other part of this vehicle has been altered in any way at all, no aftermarket parts, of anything. Original OEM. Alll prior recalls are up to date, I was not hurt thankfully. Online there is other reports of speaker and sound amp issues with this model but see no recalls on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737936May 14, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
Pressed brake pedal and vehicle did not stop. Then vehicle came to an abrupt stop after brakes floored for several seconds. Felt like the brakes locked up. Display flashed E-Brake.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11728937April 2, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS
The passenger side floor is soaking wet every time it rains. Google says this is a defect with the windshield cowl, which other owners say is a common problem. Our safety is at risk with potential for mold, rust, and water intrusion into the electrical system. The truck is going to the dealership on Monday to have this issue addressed. It has been reproduced every time it rains. It has not been inspected by anyone other than myself. There were no warnings or alerts. We've noticed the wet carpet a couple times and researched the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11727027March 25, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SOMETIMES WORK & SOMETIMES DON'T WORK - A RECALL FOR THE 2023 & 2024 FORD MAVERICK HAVE A RECALL BUT NOT FOR THE 2025 MODEL - PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL FOR THE 2025 MODEL YEAR THE FORD SERVICE CENTER WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING WI THOUT A 2025 RECALL- THIS STARTED HAPPENG WHEN THE WEATHER GOT VERY COLD - WHEN THE WARM WEATHER RETURNED THE WIPERS WOULD WORK AGAIN - IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS - PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL FOR THE 2025 YEAR - THANKS!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723004March 9, 2026
ENGINE
The vehicle is a 2025 Ford Maverick. The engine experienced a major internal failure that was later diagnosed by the dealership as a gouge in the #4 cylinder wall. This defect caused significant engine malfunction and required major repair/replacement. This issue which triggered a CEL created a serious safety concern because a failure of this type can result in sudden loss of engine power while driving, which increases the risk of a crash, especially when traveling at highway speeds or when attempting to merge into traffic. Loss of propulsion can place the driver and other motorists at risk. The problem was confirmed by an authorized Ford dealership, which inspected the vehicle and documented the gouged cylinder wall in cylinder #4. Repair documentation from the dealership is available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722381March 6, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, POWER TRAIN
My Wife went out to the truck 2025 Ford Maverick XLT FX4 OFF ROAD PACKAGE TOWING PACKAGE LUXURY PACKAGE to back out of our drive way as She ALWAYS Does and instead of reverse she ended up in the garage door. it went forward I have a picture to show it was in reverse tried to engage emergency brake tried to put it in park and nothing worked until she was in the door and crashed. NO COLLISION ALARMS OR PREVENTIVE COLLISION HELP THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE ON THESE TRUCKS. thank god no one was SERIOUSLY HURT that we know of BUT IT LITERALLY MESSED WITH MY PTSD AND MENTAL HEALTH. she sat in the vehicle and cried because its brand New and there is less than 400 miles on it. so know I have to pay for a GARAGE door that I don't own and fix a brand new truck. that I have only made 3 payments on. I don't have pictures of front yet because I'm afraid to move it until the tow truck comes to get it in the morning. then I will get to see the truck damage
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11721847March 3, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
not every time, but several times throughout driving around all day, i notice: the vehicle is in 'eco' driving mode, and while i start to slow down, lightly applying constant pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle goes from a smooth constant slowing down pace, and all of a sudden, the vehicle seems to surge/lurch/lunge forward at a faster pace, and then a fraction of a second later, the vehicle then slows down closer to expected. Im not sure if its an issue with the hybrid eCVT , the regenerative hybrid braking, or the electronic ABS ... or some mixture of these systems. The griffin Ford dealership claims they cant re-create it, and there is no 'fix'. I drive around basically every day, and notice it now at least once to 10 times per day. the current local weather is around 20 degrees, up to maybe 50 at the hottest.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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