Ford Maverick Complaints (2024)

180 consumer complaints on file.

#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
#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
#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
#11712661January 22, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR BAGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
my daughter rear-ended another driver as she was entering a turn lane. Moments prior to the accident, she described what sounds like a brake booster failure. There was no indication the AEB system activated and only the airbag at her feet deployed. She hit the car in front of her at ~35 mph. 1. Brake system failure - yes, it is currently available for inspection 2. Car failed to stop and resulted in an accident. Luckily no-one was seriously injured. 3&4 car has not be examined by anyone, yet. Trying to figure out who best to look at the vehicle. 5 unknown
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711805January 19, 2026
WHEELS
Premature degradation of Passenger Side CV axel just before 16,000 miles (no complete failure) Replaced by dealership under warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710413January 12, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is a 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid with about 12000 miles. After leaving it in the garage for 4 days, I am not able to start the car at all. Upon checking the Ford APP, it shows that it's in battery saving mode, which is unbelievable for a car under such condition. Looking at online forum, seems like a common issue as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709428January 7, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The vehicle was exposed to extreme cold (11°)for the first time since ownership. When getting into the vehicle and starting to move the windshield suffered a "Stress Fracture". Impeeding the drivers vision. This stress fracture was confirmed by a independent glass shop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11707290December 27, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
I STARTED THE CAR AND MY ENGINE WONT TURN ON ONLY HYBRID SYSTEM. THE MAINTIENCE LIGHTAND ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR WITH FUEL DOOR OPEN ERROR AND TRACTION OFF AND DRIVER ASSITANCE OFF . I THEN JUMP STARTED TRUCK . TRUCK ENGINE THEN TURNED ON AND SAME ERRORS LIGHTS STILL APPEARED . BUT I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR NOW WITH JUMP START . HOW EVER TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I PUSH GAS PEDAL . BUT IF I LET GO OF THE BRAKES , THE TRUCK WILL SLOWLY ACCELERATE ON ITS ON . AND SPEED UP TO 30-40 MPH WITH OUT PRESSING THE GAS .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11707036December 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Front CV axles began failing at around 20,000 miles. The truck shakes when accelerating at all speeds but especially at 40-50mph or under load.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705413December 16, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have the latest software update as of June 2025, recently when I shifted from reverse to Drive, the display stuck in backup camera picture. I have to put it back to Park and try again to drive and get to driving map display screen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703152December 5, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery is constantly dead and truck loses power. Goes into BATTERY SAVER MODE. Had the battery replaced twice by Ford. Many other owners report the same problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701717November 26, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Wife was traveling from work to home when vehicle shut down in the middle of the roadway. Vehicle locked transmission into park. Tow truck driver nor Ford representatives via customer care could provide a means to release the parked truck. Fortunately wife suffered no injuries nor was she rear ended when truck decided to stop running and park. Dealership stated they could see error messages not shared with customer. Dealership could not tell us why vehicle shut down on its own in the middle of the roadway
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700184November 18, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
windshield washer system inoperative, no fluid out of nozzles. This is an FMVSS safety system. Dealer repaired restricted washer hose leading to washer jets.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699914November 17, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
On November 9th, the vehicle became undrivable with the following alerts: "Stop safely now", "Pre-collision assist not available", "Check Brake System", "Front Camera Temporarily not available", "service vehicle soon", "service advance trac", "hill start assist not available" The accelerator was non-functional; however, when releasing the brake pedal the vehicle starts to accelerate, without pressing the accelerator. Dealer said they are unable to reproduce the event. This is the second time this has occurred with this vehicle, previously submitted complaint on this same VIN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694689October 21, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicle shakes excessively on acceleration. Very noticeable when accelerating going uphill.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694190October 17, 2025
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
*front cv axle. Both sides, yes inspection available and ford inspection report available. *unsafe to drive. When accelerating above 40 truck shakes badly. *yes problem confirmed by dealership. *has been inspected by dealers mechanic. *no warning lights, noticed at 50k miles, no warnings. I drive a lot of miles but freeway driving mainly, east to west in l.a. I heard from dealer rep that they are seeing this a lot. To the point he diagnosed the issue before the inspection and was correct.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691542October 6, 2025
SEAT BELTS
Restraints indicator warning lamp for passenger side went off repeatedly in August (four times). Took into dealership where they replaced what they said was a faulty seatbelt tensioner. Now, the same indicator warning is going off again, two times, 9/28, 10.4. Either the part is still bad, or the sensor is defective. I suspect the latter, but it's hard to know.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690644September 30, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the front driver's side door middle hinge was not properly welded. The contact stated that the front driver's side door was not properly welded when the vehicle was manufactured. The contact stated that the failure caused issues while rolling down the window. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the failure was confirmed. The contact was informed that the driver's side front door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The manufacturer agreed to a 40 percent discount on the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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