Ford Maverick Complaints (2023)

348 consumer complaints on file.

#11551986October 26, 2023
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
This morning I was driving to work (65mph cruise control, 45 degrees F outside, heated seats ON), out of nowhere I felt myself slowing down right after I went over a railroad track (pretty decent bump) on the highway. As I was slowing down I noticed that my cruise control had turned itself off and when trying to turn it back on (pressing set+, set-, and the toggle CC on/off button) it wasn't responding. After realizing that setting my cruise control wasn't working I tried accelerating on my gas pedal but nothing was happening and I was still slowing down. I tried again and noticed that when I accelerated, the needle on the left side gauge wasn't going past the green battery section even when accelerating harder than normal. Everything in the vehicle seemed to be working properly as far as power steering, lights, breaking, dashboard, etc. Eventually I pulled over to the side of the road, put it in park, put it back in drive, and everything was fine for another 70 miles on the day.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551413October 23, 2023
TIRES:SIDEWALL
225/65R17 SIDEWALL BLEW OUT AND TOOK TO MAVIS THEY SAID YOUR OTHER 3 TIRES ARE GOING TO FAIL THEN TOOK TO DEALER THEY SAID SIDEWALL INDENTATION IS NORMAL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550342October 17, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
I have had this issue since I got my Ford Maverick. The brakes are very abrupt and grabby at slow speeds and it makes the vehicle extremely difficult and unsafe to operate in pick up lanes, parking lots, stop and go traffic and many more situations. I had a service appointment where ford updated modules in the truck however, still have the problem where trying to use the brakes on this truck, is always a very abrupt bump to a stop. When you're gradually & smoothly decelerating to a stop, near the last moment you get a very abrupt bump, lurch forward, jerk to a stop. It's as if the hybrid truck does not transition from regenerative braking to pad on rotor well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550345October 17, 2023
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE
I have an issue where my Ford Maverick sometimes, randomly will be nudging, surging, or pulsing forward (I'm not sure how to describe it) despite your foot being on the brake. It occurs most often on cold mornings, when you first start the truck, have your foot on the brake and shift from park to drive, before you release the brake (take your foot off the pedal) you notice the truck is going: bump bump bump bump bump, like a forward nudge push forward. Even though this has mostly occurred first thing in the morning it has occurred at other times while stopped at a red light, stopped in front of a pedestrian crosswalk, and stopped in front of school + children. It's really concerning the despite having your foot on the brake the truck is still trying to lurch forward.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550194October 16, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
When slowly coming to a stop, the brakes will engage on their own, causing a much faster/harsher stop, which feels unsafe. This happens every day, a few times per trip.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11549931October 14, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Six month old Vehicle has failed to start twice in the last 3 days. The dealership looked at the vehicle but didn’t isolate a problem for repair. Fear is that the electrical system will shut down while driving and will lose control of the vehicle in traffic. OR will stop in a dangerous situation hazardous to me or other motorists. This has happened twice in the last 3 days.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11549966October 14, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2023 Ford Maverick’s rear windshield shattered. No reasonable explanation for that to happen. Could have caused personal injury to driver or passengers. Reported it to both dealer and Ford customer service representative. Ford Case Number is 454-673-63. Called State Farm insurance to notify them. Vehicle was in garage and the glass must have shattered sometime in the middle of the night.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11549480October 11, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Water getting inside the cabin near a fuse box. Mold passenger side carpets and underlayer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11549032October 9, 2023
SEAT BELTS
Driver seat belt does not securely latch into the buckle, just falls out after seat belt is inserted. Vehicle was brought to Vista Ford in Woodland Hills, California and inspected by service advisor. They are too busy today and scheduled an appointment for later in the week to come back. Meanwhile I am driving without a functioning seatbelt.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11544809September 15, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Windshield chip at day 4 of ownership, full on crack requiring replacement week 4 of ownership. Windshields are clearly subpar, owners on 3rd and 4th replacement windshields already. Dont know if it's the glass or the vehicle design, but there's a problem here.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538114August 12, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
We were traveling across the country from CA, MN , KY, WV, VA, PA, NY, MN, WY, ID, NV. CA. 21 July 2023. RR passenger window rolled down and will not roll up -taken to Greenbrier Ford in Lewisburg,WV. They verified “RRWindow won’t roll up. Took door panel apart & tested for power. Both wires going to up circuit & down circuit for RR window gets 12V, either way you push or pull switch. Should only get power one way. Unsure of cause. Will need further diag. Got window to roll up.” 24 July 2023. RR passenger door lock stopped working/stopped functioning. RR door would not lock when key pushed. 29 July 2023 . Dome light/running lights/headlights stopped working. they then would function intermittently. 1 Aug 2023. Took truck to Kimber Lake Ford in Pine River MN. Had Oil changed. They checked for computer codes but nothing came up. They suspected it might be the central computer. Didn’t have time to do more than that. 11 August -bluetooth connection malfunctioned. could not get a plugged in phone synch with music or phone calls. 11 August. called Folsom Lake Ford for appt on 24 August. .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538142August 12, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The truck shudders when turning off the ICE and switching to electric. It has progressively gotten worse since around 5000 miles. Group research on online forums suggests this is the damper on the flywheel. Because it's progressively getting worse, even at 8000 miles, I am concerned it will leave me stranded when the whole transmission blows apart. It makes an awful noise that sounds like grinding when the shuddering occurs. It does not happen every time the engine turns off, but the entire transition between electric and ICE is extremely rough.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537406August 9, 2023
ENGINE
Vehicle will not accelerate faster after stopping. Runs at less than 5 mph for 3-4 minutes and will accelerate afterwards. If stop again it will continue stalling during acceleration. Very unsafe in traffic. Rear end collision would take place as the driver id that vehicle is not aware of the stalling.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532015July 13, 2023
ENGINE
When I am driving my car and the car goes from the gas engine to the electric engine (at slow speeds. Usually under 40mph) the steering wheel and car will shack or vibrate. Sometimes really violently or sometimes just a little. Now my car makes a really bad rattling sound like metal is bouncing around. Ford saids it’s normal. I have driven other hybrid and never experienced this to this extent. It was scary at first. I thought something happened to my car or I hit something.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531164July 9, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Whenever I press the brake pedal the brakes GRAB. It is not smooth, and is very uncomfortable, and even dangerous!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530441July 5, 2023
ENGINE
Engine shudders when switching from gas to electric mode. The sound is terrible and only started recently. The 2022 model apparently has the same problem. Sounds like running over a rumble strip. Concerned it may shut off while driving or otherwise. Happens at idle and while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530453July 5, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the transmission inadvertently shifted into neutral(N) and the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the instrument panel lights flickered. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530392July 5, 2023
SEATS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The backseat middle seat sensor goes off despite nothing being in any of my backseats.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529197June 27, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Driving 55-60mph, engine dies, power steering is lost, no throttle response, brake system failure messages every 500-1000ft of driving at any speeds. Battery terminal melted, wiring harness needs to be replaced to junction box with upgraded part. Model : 2023 Lariat Maverick Miles: 1030 Colors: Area 51/desert brown Luxury package Rumble strips saved my life.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521761May 12, 2023
AIR BAGS
I was the driver in a 30 MPH collision. The driver's knee airbag deployed but the main passenger and driver airbags did not function.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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