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2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 266 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid, most often about the transmission (43% of complaints, typically around 12,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Maverick Hybrid model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems
Transmission
114 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford maverick. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission inadvertently shifted into neutral(n). There was no warning light illuminated. The failure recurred the next day while driving 70-75 MPH, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford maverick. The contact stated that while pressing the fuel pedal the vehicle would not properly accelerate and had stalled. Also, while at a stop light the vehicle had erroneously accelerated forward. During the failures the check engine, power train and collision avoidance warning lights…
Electrical
83 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 7,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford maverick. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact observed a loud exploding noise coming from the speakers. Additionally, the contact stated that when the vehicle was turned off, she observed a loud crackling noise emanating from the radio. The contact stated that…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford maverick. The contact stated that upon unlocking the vehicle remotely, the exterior lights of the vehicle failed to illuminate. Additionally, the contact stated that the cabin lights failed to illuminate upon entering the vehicle, making it difficult to find the ignition switch to start…
Engine
78 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford maverick. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently went into limp mode and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford maverick. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the "service advancetrac", "service engine soon", "power train malfunction" "reduced power", "pre-collision assist not available" and "hill assist not available" messages were displayed, and the vehicle decelerated to approximately 28 MPH.…
Other or unspecified
38 complaints · 14%Driver assistance
36 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, assist, adaptive cruise control.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford maverick. The contact stated that while pressing the fuel pedal the vehicle would not properly accelerate and had stalled. Also, while at a stop light the vehicle had erroneously accelerated forward. During the failures the check engine, power train and collision avoidance warning lights…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the pedal vibrated and pulsated, but the vehicle did not immediately stop, causing the braking distance to be extended. Additionally, the contact stated that the warning message…
Brakes
33 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the pedal vibrated and pulsated, but the vehicle did not immediately stop, causing the braking distance to be extended. Additionally, the contact stated that the warning message…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford maverick. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel independently turned to the right. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact…
Speed control
30 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford maverick. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the wheels locked up as if the contact had depressed the brake pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated to approximately 20 MPH and he observed that the "service advancetrac" and the check engine warning lights…
Fuel system
16 complaints · 6%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid recalls
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the hpcm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 12, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s33. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning january 15, 2026. This is an expansion of recalls 24v330 (24s33) and 25v133 (25s16).
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 maverick hybrid and 2020 escape hybrid vehicles. The hybrid powertrain control module (hpcm) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (114 complaints, typically around 12,000 miles); electrical (83 complaints, typically around 7,000 miles); engine (78 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 18, 2025 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Ford Maverick Hybrid?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Maverick Hybrid model year since 2000, with 266 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.