Ford Maverick Complaints

323 consumer complaints on file.

#11687303September 15, 2025
POWER TRAIN
2025 2.0l Maverick 8f-35 auto trans. on cold start after sitting overnight transmission hesitates to engage and/or shifts harshly on 1st drive of the day so far. Most noticeable on 1-2 upshift. Feels like engine rpm flares or transmission skips before changing gear. Conditions repeat almost daily on first drive from cold start. I am concerned about long-term transmission damage and safety when pulling into traffic. I'm aware this and other issues have been acknowledged by Ford in prior TSBs-the same 8f-35 transmission has rough shifting in 2022-2024 documented by programs like 22B38 and 25-2127. Dealer stated after visit that no problem found and had "never heard of a Maverick doing this". there is under 700 miles on the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11687288September 15, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HVAC evaporator drain is broken/cracked/clogged at firewall forcing water that should drain to outside of vehicle under the passenger side rubber floor mats, making it unknown to driver for months that this is happening and by the fuse box creating mold, mildew, and electrical issues. This is a known issue with ford trucks. Ford refuses to acknowledge and help with repair requiring removal of dashboard and replacement of moldy floor mats which is a health hazard. Dealership wants several thousand for repairs. This is an engineering design problem and must be recalled due to health hazards, electrical damage to full fuse box being under the carpet that's wet and the fact that ford knows this issue exists but won't correct the design flaw.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685134September 4, 2025
SEAT BELTS
I am getting a “rear seat belt monitor fault” warning on my dash accompanied by an air bag warning light. It is also not allowing the auto start stop function to work as the vehicle states it cannot verify the driver seat belt is fastened. I have read in online forums that this is not an isolated issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11684877September 3, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Never in all my years of driving have I or anyone i know experienced a vehicle with such a sensitive windshield that cracks with even minimal impact. I've owned this Ford maverick for under 3 years with 3 chip repairs and 2 replacements. This is unfair to consumers as often we are not aware of this issue until it is too late to change undo the purchases on these vehicles and have to drive faulty vehicles. It's surprising that there's no recall already assessed for something that causes customers to have higher insurance premiums, constant damage that affects visibility and causes some to drive with these defects to avoid extra costs and wasted money. I am hopeful you can assist us consumers in having Ford rectifying these issues at no cost to us as their choice to use defective windshield glass has cost all of us. This issue is widely known by owners and discussed on social media forums in abundance. Dealers are aware of this issue and offer nothing but an attempt to purchase other vehicles. Minimal research on the internet provides an abundance of evidence. I thank you for your time and assistance in advance for this issue.
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
#11683189August 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I was at a stoplight, when the light turned green I went to press the gas and the whole car lost power and died. The car stalled and would not turn over again. The vehicle had power but would not start the engine. All the alerts were flashing on the dash and the car would not go into neutral, so I was stuck in the middle of the roadway. I followed the procedures to activate the manual override and place the car into neutral and the vehicle would still not move. The electrical brake would not allow the vehicle to move. We tried repeatedly to put the car into neutral to move out of an active roadway and would be able to push the vehicle about an inch before the electrical break would kick in again. The vehicle would not start regardless of what was attempted. We even disconnected the battery in hopes of either getting the vehicle into neutral (which did not work either) or restarting whatever was wrong with the electrical system and be able to start the truck. Nothing worked and the vehicle had to be hoisted by pulley onto a flat bed tow truck. Then required to be "shaken" off of the truck when it arrived at the Ford dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682511August 22, 2025
ENGINE
Truck smelled funny, pulled over to check it out. Got out truck and noticed it was on fire from engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682402August 22, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while the door was closed, the window failed to roll down; however, upon opening the door, the window was able to be rolled up. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to a Customer Satisfaction Program: 23B56 (Inspect front door check-arm reinforcement spot welds); however, the VIN was not included in the CSP. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680918August 15, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle vibrates or surges rapidly when accelerating or going up a steep hill. I have been advised that it is due to defective axles which are currently on backorder with no expected ETA.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680573August 14, 2025
POWER TRAIN
No warning transmission went out while driving on freeway. Lost all power and vehicle would not engage into gear again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680521August 13, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The transmission is occasionally without any warning disengaging while driving. You must then try to get off the road turn the truck off put the key back to run with engine off, shift it to park, start it again and then you can drive it again until it does it again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679758August 11, 2025
POWER TRAIN
While traveling on an interstate highway at night, my gas 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat unexpectedly shifted into neutral. I was not sure what was happening as the truck began to slow even while I was accelerating, I then realized it was in neutral. While still traveling at approximately 40 mph I shifted back into drive and everything was ok.
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
#11679489August 9, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, AIR BAGS
Recall data refreshed on Aug 09,2025 0 Unrepaired Recalls associated with this VIN for 2025 Maverick Please update the following reported RECALL to investor notifications forwarded for NHTSA: 2025 Maverick Safety Recalls* Securing the passenger airbag disable indicator padi lamp to the instrument bezel Recall incomplete Block heater element replacement Recall incomplete Please BROADCAST for NHTSA as amber alert for HIGHWAY AND SAFETY control
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678589August 5, 2025
SUSPENSION, STEERING
2024 Ford Maverick 8,221 ODO miles only the steering knuckle left and right 100% full of rust corrosion
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677161July 30, 2025
POWER TRAIN
While exiting highway (removing foot from gas) vehicle thumped. The a “ Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power” message came up on dash.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676224July 25, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while opening the front driver's side door, there was an abnormally loud creaking sound coming from the door. The contact stated that the sound became louder over time. There were fractures around the door frame, causing the sound. As a result of the failure, the contact stated that the front, driver side door window would only roll down at approximately an inch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the contact was not informed which part needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that a door panel kit was to be sent to the dealer for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11673787July 15, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and upon attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel seized with the “Power Steering Assist Fault” message displayed. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failure had also occurred while driving 20 MPH and making a left turn. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed again, and the contact was informed that the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,600.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11673144July 13, 2025
STEERING
I purchased the 2023 ford maverick xlt with about 12,000 miles in may, right from the start I started having problems with the steering freezing up, almost hit a wall exiting the freeway, a few times it happened close to my house, it happens without warning, the warning "steering assist fault service required"comes up on dashboard , I have gone to the dealer a few times, the first time they said they had taken care of it, but I drove the truck after and later the steering froze up again, I took it in again and they said it was the steering column, it had a internal fault, so I left the vehicle there and next day they called me that the vehicle was ready, so I drove it home which is about eight miles from the dealer, no sooner had I was about to turn in the driveway that the steering froze on me, I borrowed my wife's car and went to the dealer told them what happened and the manager said to take it in again so they could check it , but I told the manager that I couldn't because iam afraid to drive the truck for my safety and other innocent people, so my truck sits in my driveway unable to drive it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11671635July 7, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owned a 2025 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in her residence's driveway at night, the vehicle had caught fire. The contact stated that she saw that flames had started showing under the vehicle near the front passenger side. The contact stated that the flames spread to the rear of the vehicle, and she heard and felt two loud explosions. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames and had also started a fire in another vehicle parked near it, as well as started a fire on the side of the contact's residence. The contact had called the local fire department which extinguished the fire with water. The vehicle was a total loss and was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Safety Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 3,400.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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