Ford Maverick Complaints

323 consumer complaints on file.

#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
#11721686March 3, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailer brakes became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was informed by another driver that the trailer brake lights were not illuminated while the vehicle was stopped. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,700. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721131February 28, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Front cv axle failure causing severe vibration with acceleration Ford has not fixed yet 40k miles started
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11720345February 25, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
When driving at normal speed, my truck completely shut down with no warning. The instrument panel went dark and the engine shut off. I do not believe I was able to steer, though I think the brakes allowed me to slow the vehicle to a stop. I was near an intersection, so I was lucky to not have been hit from the rear or run in to traffic in front of me. The vehicle was unresponsive and would not turn back on. I was stuck blocking 1 lane of traffic for an hour because the vehicle could not be steered or taken out of gear to push it to the side of the road. I inspected the battery connection and nothing seemed out of place or degraded while trying to get the car out of the road. Highway Patrol also looked, but only was able to offer a tow truck as a solution. My truck has been at the dealer service for almost 2 days awaiting inspection at this point so I have no additional information on what caused this dangerous situation. There had been no indication prior, the truck had started and run normally and all scheduled services had been carried out by the dealer up to this point.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11719961February 23, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
breaking welds on door jams. same as the 20-21 ford escapes that have recall. 52000 miles on my maverick
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11719477February 20, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hybrid Ford Maverick electrical system began to go into a save battery mode -no interior lights, only driver side door operated, and other system failures. Dealer replaced battery under warranty and general recall for this issue. A few months later same characteristics started showing up -interior lights not working, only driver's side door operational, etc. This time the warranty had expired and the dealer, along with Ford Motor, told me any repairs would be at my expense, 100%. I feel problem was never resolved, even with replacement battery. Ford and dealer should address this problem. I'm sure I'm not the only one with this battery and electrical issue. After all, there was a full recall for the battery failure. Having no interior lights, unable to enter except driver's side, and other manifestations are inherently unsafe.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718278February 16, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I have a 2022 Ford Maverick XL Hybrid and the system that failed is the rear lighting system, specifically the tail lamps, brake lamps, and rear turn signals. This appears to be related to the Body Control Module (BCM) software, which was the subject of Ford Recall 24S27 affecting many 2022–2024 Ford Mavericks. The failure began on my vehicle with the left rear tail lamp assembly (running light, brake light, and turn signal), and within approximately two minutes the right rear tail lamp assembly also stopped functioning. Since that time, the entire rear lighting system has been inoperative while driving. This issue creates an extremely serious safety hazard. While driving, my vehicle has no functioning rear running lights, brake lights, or turn signals. This means other drivers cannot see when I am braking, signaling a turn, or even driving at night. This significantly increases the risk of rear-end collisions or other traffic accidents, especially in low visibility conditions. I was unaware of the issue until visually noticing it when unlocking the vehicle, and there were no dashboard alerts to warn me prior to that either. Loveland Ford in Loveland, Colorado inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the rear lighting system is not functioning. However, instead of addressing the known Recall 24S27 Body Control Module software issue, they stated that LED bulbs were installed where halogen bulbs should be and issued an $816 estimate to replace the bulbs. I have never performed any aftermarket modifications, and the vehicle has only been serviced by Ford dealerships. The vehicle has been inspected by Loveland Ford, an authorized Ford dealership. Ford customer service confirmed that Recall 24S27 exists for this exact issue in many 2022–2024 Ford Mavericks but stated there is no record of my VIN receiving the recall remedy, which could mean the recall was never accomplished. No warning lamps, dashboard messages, or other alerts appeared prior to the failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717861February 13, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle has a chronic 12V parasitic drain defect. Authorized dealer Champaign Ford City provided false information, stating software was current when it was not. This led to a 100% discharge in freezing temperatures, requiring multiple jump-starts to reach the dealer. This discharge destroyed a high-quality owner-purchased AGM battery. Despite Safety Recall 25S02 mandating no-cost battery replacements for these vehicles, the dealer charged me for a Ford battery. Safety concern: Vehicle unreliability in sub-zero temperatures and dealer failure to adhere to federal recall reimbursement guidelines." 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
#11717721February 13, 2026
SUSPENSION, POWER TRAIN, VISIBILITY/WIPER
Vehicle "shakes and vibrates" when accelerating along with odd clicking noises when turning. The sunroof also leaks during car washes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716908February 10, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The rear brake lights intermittently do not work, but at the same time the middle third light brake light works fine. also the turn signals work fine. People will rear end me if they don’t see my brake lights. I am a retired, master mechanic, and my son is also a mechanic. We have both looked into this problem and it possibly could be either a module or the turn signal switch. I had no warning of this problem coming on other than someone telling me my rear brake lights stopped working when they were following me. This is a very dangerous situation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716435February 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
My turbocharger went out 3 times with in a month the dealership is trying there best to fix it but every time they do something with that same system goes wrong. At first it was nothing to bad but lack of power and sounding rough and it was like that the second time the system went out how ever on the 3rd time I was on the highway and when it went out it disabled my crew’s control system and when I bought it back they now say it’s is an electrical concern.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716244February 6, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
Found Drivers door hard to open and close. Took vehicle to Body shop. Had to replace door.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716241February 6, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
Drivers door became hard to open and close. Found driver front door stop damaged / welds broken and separated from door interior.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11715308February 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES
RITICAL BRAKING FAILURE & DEALER NEGLIGENCE: The vehicle exhibits a violent shudder and loss of deceleration during the hand-off between regenerative and friction braking. This defect was first reported to the dealer (Rich Ford) at 35,399 miles (RO #[XXX]) within the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty but was not repaired. THE INCIDENT: On [Insert Date], the braking system failed to decelerate the vehicle during a traffic slowdown. The pedal vibrated violently, and the vehicle did not stop. I was forced to swerve across two lanes of traffic onto the shoulder to avoid a high-speed rear-end collision. DEALER NEGLIGENCE: The vehicle was in dealer possession from Jan 12–28, 2026 (16 days). Odometer records prove they only test-drove it for 7 miles. They failed to apply known TSB 23-2209 (Hybrid Shudder) and released the vehicle to me despite active internal ABS Pump Control Codes (C052E and U0418) recorded in the vehicle logs on Jan 22, 2026. REPORTING IRREGULARITY: The dealer coded this latest safety attempt as "Routine Maintenance/Flush" rather than a safety repair, effectively hiding the defect history from the manufacturer and my warranty provider to avoid Lemon Law liability. The vehicle remains unsafe to drive. 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
#11714973February 2, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AFTER ABOUT 10 MONTHS AFTER BUYING THIS HYBRID TRUCK, THE 12V BATTERY WAS NOT HOLDING A CHARGE. I STARTED TO RECEIVE EMAILS ON MY PHONE FROM THE TRUCK STATING IT WAS GOING INTO "SLEEP MODE" AND TO DRIVE THE TRUCK TO MAINTAIN THE CHARGE. I DID THIS FOR 45 MINUTES AT 60 MPH. IT APEARED TO CHARGE BUT DID NOT LAST MORE THAN A COUPLE OF DAYS. I DROVE THE TRUCK FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TO OHIO. I WAS IN OHIO FOR 10 DAYS AND DROVE ABOUT 750 MILES AND THEN BACK TO SC WITH NO PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, AFTER 4 WEEKS, I STARTED GETTING THE SAME EMAILS. I AGAIN DROVE ABOUT 45 MINUTES AT 60 MPH. THIS TIME IT DID NOT CHARGE. I RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET, AND FOUND MANY OWNERS OF THIS TRUCK WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. I TOOK THIS TRUCK TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM OF THE BATTERY WAS NOT HOLDING A CHARGE. HE STATED THAT IT WAS A BAD BATTERY AND REPLACED IT (01-19-2026). HOWEVER, THE WORK ORDER STATED THAT THE TRUCK WAS "SLOW TO START" - - - NOT THAT THE BATTERY WAS NOT CHARGING. I DID NOT QUESTION HIM, BECAUSE I WAS HAPPY TO GET A NEW BATTERY TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. LATER, I BECAME CONCERNED THAT THE PROBLEM MAY NOT ACTULLY BE FIXED. MY CONCERNS: 1) WHY THE WORK ORDER DID NOT EXPRESS THE PROBLEM; 2) IS THIS GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN AND LEAVE ME STRANDED; 3) WHY ARE SO MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714442January 30, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is a complaint of Sheridan Ford in Wilmington DE specifically refusing to complete the recall without my paying out of pocket. Manufacturer Recall Number24S59 NHTSA Recall Number24V684 was left incomplete because they demanded I pay for a "diagnostic" fee on a known safety issue - this dealership is taking advantage of a saftey recall that is required to force customers to pay
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714415January 30, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In cold weather -6F The cover over the positive terminal used to jump start the vehicle is impossible to remove. This causes a situation where the vehicle can not be jump started or render assistance to another that needs jump started. The issue stems from the fact that the plastic cover over the positive terminal is unable to bend when it is cold and can not be "unclipped".
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713868January 28, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BATTERY FOR VEHICLE WILL NOT HOLD A CHARGE EVEN THOUGH ONE YEAR OLD. EVEN IF VEHICLE IS DRIVEN THE DAY BEFORE THE BATTERY GOES DEAD DEALERSHIP ADVISES VEHICLE MUST BE DRIVEN DAILY TO MAINTAIN BATTERY DUE TO ELECTRONICS IN HYBRID CONSTANTLY RUNNING. NOTE: VEHICLE GARAGED IN CT. WEATHER ON AVERAGE WAS IN LOW 30 DEGREES MUST USE A TRICKLE CHARGER TO MAINTAIN BATTERY OR A JUMPSTART IS REQUIRED DAILY
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713834January 28, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle keeps going into "Battery Saver Mode" and having 12-volt battery not maintaining charge. When the battery gets low, the vehicle beings having various electrical system glitches and drivability issues. This is a well-known issue with Ford Maverick Hybrid trucks and Ford is not fixing the problem. Ford changed the 12 volt battery in the 2025 and 2026 Maverick Hybrids to an AGM design due to this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713788January 27, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery is constantly in battery saving mode. It use to do it only when I was on vacation for a week or so. Now it has been doing this every single day for about the last two month.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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