Ford Maverick Complaints (2024)

180 consumer complaints on file.

#11637366January 21, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V684000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. One day in an attempt to exit a gas station, the contact realized he had pulled out too far into oncoming traffic. As the contact was reversing the vehicle, the backup camera froze which resulted in the contact hitting a vehicle that had quickly pulled up behind him. No injuries were reported and a police report was not filed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair which resulted in the accident. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 4,500. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637128January 20, 2025
ENGINE
On 1/19/2025 I was driving on the freeway with with the cruise control on, going about 72mph. When out of nowhere my cruise control was automatically canceled, and I lost all power to my acceleration pedal. I would push down and would get no response from the engine. I had to slowly drift my car to the shoulder of the road to come to a stop. Luckily the power was still going to the brakes. I turned off my vehicle and turned it back on. After that the acceleration started working again. My vehicle only has 8600 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636856January 19, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Tail lights cracked with very minimal impact. Plastic casing on tail lights appears brittle and defective.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636139January 15, 2025
ENGINE
Auto stop/start and remote functions disabled due to battery unable to meet electrical demands of the vehicle. As delivered the battery is insufficient to meet the needs of the vehicle and needs to be externally charged or driven for over 2 hrs to regain function. My concern is that in normal driving the battery ability to deliver energy may become insufficient.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11635627January 13, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V684000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11635160January 9, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I have a 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid with only 1880 miles on it and every 3 days the battery drains from 99% down to 39%. I keep getting the Deep Sleep messages and the dealer refuses to replace the battery. I even got a message saying to drive the vehicle on a day when the vehicle was at the dealer and had been started and driven 6xs that day. Ford released a communications to Service depts but not a fix. Their solution is for the consumer to take their truck to the dealer every 3 days instead of replacing a bad battery. I took truck to dealer 12/31/24, 1/2/25, 1/6/25, and called 1/9/25. First time tech said battery test at 99% then on [XXX] when it was at 39% and he saw the "Drive the vehicle" messages, he started to believe me. Ford needs to fix this because after the 4th time taking it to the dealer and not getting it fixed, it will qualify as a Lemon in TX under the Lemon Law 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
#11633600January 2, 2025
ENGINE
Water inside engine. On December 18, 2024 the fist vehicle oil change attempted at 9800 miles at independent oil change vender. Upon removal of oil cap the technician noticed a milky white residue on cap as well as inside valve cover. Technician indicated that this was evidence of water inside engine. Oil change was canceled and picture of the residue on the oil cap was sent to the dealership. The dealership communicated that this was a normal issue and that there should be no concern. Oil was subsequently changed by the independent vendor.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633508January 1, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES
Shortly after starting the vehicle and stopping at a stop light after driving approximately 50 yards, the vehicle jerks, feels like engine/drivetrain is shuddering, and attempts to lurch forward. To stop it I have to apply additonal pressure to the brakes. This has occurred 4 times that I detected after driving on a daily basis since 12/20/24 (when vehicle was purchased) and today 01/01/25. I have not contacted the dealership about this issue yet. There have been no warning lamps, messages or other related symptoms that I have detected.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633393December 31, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2024 Ford Maverick manufactured 9/24 has failed to unlock on two separate occasions with key fob and the interior lights failed to come on when I unlocked the driver door with the mechanical metal key. When I checked the charge status of my battery it was depleted below 75%. I also noticed that the battery was a flooded acid type and is installed under the rear seat within the passenger compartment. The placement of a flooded acid type of battery in the passenger compartment poses a significant danger and risk of acid exposure in the event of a collision.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633438December 31, 2024
POWER TRAIN
CV axle joint near engine failed and leaked grease out of joint. Axle is damaged but still drive able until replacement part comes in on 1/31/25. This is a FWD hybrid.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632376December 26, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE KEEPS GOING INTO " DEEP SLEEP" MODE. Can ot start and can not get into the vehicle. Requires a jump start and you are left stranded anywhere. Ford told me they are aware of this issue in the hybrid but their engineering department has NO solution. You can be left stranded in unsafe or dangerours places. I bought the vehicle in march 2024, new, so that at 74 years old Iv would have a reliable and safe vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632389December 26, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle was parked in attached garage. Smelled gasoline smell inside the house. Investigated the source of the smell and found the vehicle to be leaking fuel where the filler neck attaches to the fuel tank.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632263December 24, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
When stopped in drive with brakes applied, the vehicle will lurch forward without me releasing the brakes. This is not an intermittent issue - it happens constantly. This is obviously a safety issue and many other owners have reported the same issue on several forums.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632093December 23, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off and the doors were opened, the interior lights failed to illuminate. On another occasion, while the vehicle was parked for approximately four days, the doors were closed while in Sleep Mode, and none of the exterior lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery was not holding a charge, and the battery was replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred approximately a week later. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that a software update needed to be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,475.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631987December 21, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Unknown, My 2024 Ford Maverick has now twice got stuck in reverse (shifter indicates it is in reverse) though the dash shows park and I was unable to start the truck after removing my key and waiting a few moments it would act normal and let me start my truck. The last time it happened I was in the dealer lot and told my sales representative but we couldn’t replicate the problem he said next time it happens to record it and see if it becomes a trend that it would be covered under warranty but until it is replicable they could not do anything I don’t know when or why it happens. I just wanted to report it because I’m not sure if it’s only happening to me or if it is effecting others as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631306December 17, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
lost acceleration function on freeway, no error code or warning sound. I didn't lose power just wasn't able to accelerate had to pull over and restart engine for the problem to go away.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630698December 14, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
My Ford Maverick truck was purchased and delivered on [XXX]. From the very first day, I have experienced issues with the central infotainment screen. Specifically, the screen frequently freezes, particularly when using Google Maps. My vehicle is an essential tool for my daily work, as I am an air conditioning technician and spend long hours driving. Additionally, I have noticed a significant delay in the rearview camera display, which also frequently freezes. This poses a considerable risk to pedestrians and vehicles that may pass behind my truck, turning it into a serious safety and convenience issue. I have taken my vehicle to the dealership three times, leaving it for several days on each occasion, but the problems persist after every visit. I purchased my truck from "Planet Ford Spring" in Spring, TX, but due to its proximity to my residence, I have carried out maintenance and filed complaints regarding this issue at "Tomball Ford" in Tomball, TX. I have repeatedly requested that the service advisors involved in my case replace the screen or upgrade it to a more reliable system. However, they claim that, according to Ford’s procedures, they are not authorized to make such changes. I urgently request a definitive solution to this issue, as I cannot continue visiting the dealership month after month hoping for a resolution. This problem must be addressed immediately for safety reasons. 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
#11630764December 14, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel tank is leaking where the fill tube enters the tank on the drivers side. It was at the dealership for this issue once. A hose clamp was found to be loose. It was tightened and considered fixed. Just tonight while.the truck had a full.tank I decided to inspect the repair. I found it to be leaking still. I have read of 22MY trucks having an issue with the interface between the fuel tank and the tank inlet hose barb fitting. (The white part in the attached picture.) I only noticed the gas smell originally whith a full tank and while parked in the garage. The fumes where overwhelming.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630683December 14, 2024
ENGINE
I am having trouble with the gas pedal. When you push the gas petal it makes a sound under neath the Hood. The car does want to move and when I push the gas pedal again it sounds real bad. There is something wrong. Also when you push the button to lock and unlock it makes a sound. So I took it to Freedom Ford in Wise Virginia. They took it back and about an hour this woman that works back there. She told me that the man that looked at it said that he didn’t know what was wrong with it. He said that he would have to get Someone that was an Engineer to help him. The Manager order this vehicle for me on line and put what I wanted on it. Some things wasn’t put on there. So he told me that it would take up to a year and I said that would be ok. Well, I order it toward the end of October 2023. Well In February 2024 I got my truck. There is no way that they could have fixed this vehicle and it pass through the Government. somebody fixed a Lemon. Would you please help me. This is the only 4 wheel vehicle I have. I have have it because of snow. Could you contact me at [XXX] . 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
#11630115December 11, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V684000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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