Ford Maverick Complaints (2023)

348 consumer complaints on file.

#11691841October 7, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
Vehicle drivers front door is very hard to operate, very hard to shut, window wont roll all the way down. Vehicle makes popping noise when operating drivers front door. Door wont close all the way at times due to door check binding inside of door. Ford has had a customer satisfaction service repair for Escape model vehicles with similar problems. Ford reference for this action is 23B56. Due to the door not being able to close properly this vehicle will require repair and the vehicle taken out of service because it is not safe to drive with the door not latching properly. The spot welds are broken away from the door causing the door check and mounting bracket to be pushed into the door when closing, this causes the door to not be properly latched.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691167October 3, 2025
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Truck shakes when accelerating and limits acceleration and safety. Belief is the CV axles failing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691050October 2, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle started shaking during acceleration above 40 mph. Felt like the wheels were going to come off. The issue is that the front axle drive shafts are very corroded and failing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690843October 1, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle information: Ford Maverick 2023 Hybrid, with roughly 37,000 miles, observed failure on [XXX]. The failed component/system is the A/C evaporator condensation drain system. The drain line became clogged, which I believe is a critical defect in either the design, component, or construction of the drainage system. The lack of a fail-safe in this system, instead of draining water outside of the vehicle, the condensation backed up and leaked directly into the vehicle's cabin onto the driver and passenger side footwells. The vehicle is currently at the dealership (Windward Ford), undergoing diagnosis/repair, and available for inspection upon request. The pooling of a large volume of water on both the driver and passenger side floorboards to include the path of where the water originates as it collects at the footwell, creates an unreasonable risk of safety failure due to the proximity of critical electrical systems; fire/short circuit risk, loss of vehicle control due to damage to electronic modules from water intrusion, as well as health hazard with prolonged saturation of pores material resulting to mold and mildew growth. The issue has been reproduced at the dealership (Windward Ford), and confirmed that the issue is an A/C evaporator drain clog, causing the leak, and the carpet and interior padding were saturated, requiring extensive cleaning and replacement. The failed component/system has been inspected by technicians at the dealership. The diagnosis and repair estimates are on file with the dealership. There were no warning lamp indicators or messages, just the damped smell, which was noticed a few weeks prior to the visual indicator of a water puddle in the floorboard. The odor is a direct result of the ongoing, hidden water leak and saturation of the carpet, indicating a slow, chronic problem caused by the defect. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689290September 23, 2025
SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS
The seat belt system is faulted and is showing the airbag light is on, when started it shows a red question mark on the drivers seat. Also shows a rear seat fault.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688941September 22, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Receive "Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode" daily notification through the Ford APP. The dealership keeps telling me there isn't anything wrong with the battery, as it's test good. Even though the can see (an I've shown them) the notifications. It's being driven as it's my daily driver. It hasn't put me at risk at this time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688390September 19, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My entire front end is vibrating badly. I replaced all tires and did a front end alignment. It didn't fix the issue. I took it to the dealership for diagnosis and they said the axels are bad and a known issue on the make model and year.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688266September 19, 2025
POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I took my vehicle in to have the transmission looked at. The dealership told me that the problem was resolved. While driving down the road the transmission went into park in the middle of a two lane road. When the vehicle came to a complete stop I was stopped in the middle of the lane and the vehicle transmission would not shift out of park. After getting it to another shop where it is currently located I was informed that the transmission needs to be replaced and that this is a problem that they are seeing in several Ford vehicles. I contacted Ford who stated that there are no current recalls for this problem. Obvious safety concerns are not being able to control the vehicle when it shifts to park while driving as well as being stopped in the middle of the roadway where a collision is likely.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688193September 18, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CV axle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683637August 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
CV axles failed at 30,000 miles, repaired under warranty. Replaced axles have failed again at 60,000 miles, no warranty. No hard driving, simply highway miles. This seems to be common in these vehicles and need to be recalled for defective parts. This has caused me poor fuel mileage, damage to new tires, instability while driving, and possible unknown damage to transaxle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681949August 20, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the "Service Engine Immediately" message was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle started losing motive power. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle decelerated to 5 MPH. The contact stopped and had the vehicle towed to a dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The contact used a handheld scanner and retrieved DTC: P1061 (Faulty Rod Bearing). The vehicle was towed to the same dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred, and the vehicle was towed to the same dealer where it was determined that the long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact spoke with a mechanic and was informed that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 23N06 (Long Block Replacement). The manufacturer was contacted for confirmation that the vehicle was covered under the CSP; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under the CSP. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680939August 15, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 12-volt battery loses charge and issues a warning that remote features have been disabled. This issue has been going on since January 2025. To date, I have recharged the battery 15 times, plus taken it to 2-different Ford dealerships for warranty service. Both were unable to resolve the problem. Beginning with the 2025 model year, Ford commenced installing AGM 12-volt batteries which resolved the problem. The vehicle is still under warranty but the dealerships simply recharge the battery and return the vehicle. My vehicle is not part of the Ford recall for this problem. The root cause appears to be poor quality Chinese batteries used in the early model years.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680293August 12, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SUSPENSION, POWER TRAIN
At approximately 37,000 miles, the CV axles on my 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid required replacement due to premature wear. Now, at around 62,200 miles, the vehicle is experiencing excessive vibration and shaking during acceleration, particularly noticeable at moderate to high speeds. This issue appears to be related to the powertrain or suspension system and may indicate a recurring or unresolved problem with the CV axles or associated components. The vibrations are severe enough to affect vehicle control, especially during lane changes or merging onto highways. When accelerating to merge into highway traffic, the vehicle shakes and vibrates so profusely that it feels like the car is going to shake apart. This makes it difficult to accelerate normally and safely, putting both the driver and surrounding vehicles at risk. The shaking could lead to loss of traction or steering instability, increasing the likelihood of an accident. This issue has been widely reported by other Ford Maverick owners and has been a frequently discussed problem in forums and owner communities for over a year. Despite its prevalence, there appears to be no long-term fix other than replacing the CV axle assembly with the same OEM part, which may be the root cause of the problem. That is why I feel it is important to bring this to your attention — it is a known issue with no real correction, and it continues to affect vehicle safety. No warning lights or messages appeared prior to the onset of the problem. The component is available for inspection upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679520August 9, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have previously had the backup camera recall repaired/updated the software and it worked fine for awhile. This week I had it freeze up on me and almost cause me to back end to another vehicle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679039August 7, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
violent shaking on accelerating
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678929August 6, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery in truck continually dead Malfunctioning equipment had left me stranded Vehicle has been inspected numerous times and ford will Not fix
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678468August 5, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the pedal vibrated and pulsated, but the vehicle did not immediately stop, causing the braking distance to be extended. Additionally, the contact stated that the warning message "Pre Collision Activated" was erroneously displayed while driving with no other vehicles or large objects nearby. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 10,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676909July 29, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that on three occasions, while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start. The contact attempted to jumpstart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred three months later. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the battery, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the battery was defective and needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced however, the failure reoccurred approximately four months later. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer, where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact believed that the failure was related to Manufacturer Recall Number: 53801. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676423July 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Both front axles had to be replaced at 62000 miles. Just about of fords power train warranty. Have read multiple issues of these trucks having the same problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675450July 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN, STEERING
2023 Maverik Hybrid at around 30,000 miles Vehicle would start shaking while accelerating. I took it to the dealership and they had to replace all the components in the front end of the truck. I know have about 60,000 miles on the vehicle and I'm having the same shaking problem while accelerating. It looks like this is a common occurrence with this vehicle. It is no longer under warranty and is going to cost a lot to get fixed. Not excited about having a major repair every 30,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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