KnownCarProblems2023 Ford Maverick Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Maverick, most often about the transmission (24% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Maverick model year since 2000 and has 21 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2023 Ford Maverick problems
Transmission
19 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: axle assembly.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brakes made a loud screeching sound and the vehicle surged forward before coming to a complete stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started shaking, prompting the contact to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was pulled over, and a squealing, clicking, and grinding sound started coming from the vehicle. The vehicle…
Electrical
15 complaints · 19%The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake lights and turn signals failed to function as intended. In addition, the message âbrake light failureâ was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 15%Suspension
10 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a loud clucking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a fractured front stabilizer and stabilizer link.…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was wobbling to the left and to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with cv…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated he noticed a odd sound from the driver side door when closing and opening, the winch on the driver side door is loose and scraping the inside of the door frame. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed it to need a new driver side door. The…
Backup camera
8 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: rearview system braking, warnings.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera display failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera display screen had frozen. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was advised that a…
The contact owns a 2023 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 contact stated…
Engine
7 complaints · 9%Visibility and wipers
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: windshield.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH in hard rain during the day, he was unable to see out the front windshield. The contact stated that the windshield was blacked out. There were no warning lights illuminated. While cleaning the windshield, the contact noticed scratches going…
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 recalls
Suspension: lower ball joint
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s36. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on may 29, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 bronco sport and 2022-2026 maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Electrical: integrated trailer brake control
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 25, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26c10. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning march 17, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 f-150, 2022-2026 f-250 sd, f-350 sd, f-450 sd, f-550 sd, maverick, 2024-2026 ranger, 2023-2026 f-600 sd, 2022-2027 lincoln navigator, expedition, and 2026 e-transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (itrm) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Equipment: engine block heater
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed december 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated september 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sa4. Vehicle identification
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 lincoln mkc, 2016-2023 explorer, 2019-2020 fusion, 2019-2024 ranger, 2020-2022 lincoln corsair, escape, 2021-2024 bronco, bronco sport, and 2022-2024 maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 4, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s72.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 transit connect, 2019-2020 mkz, mkx, edge, continental, f-150, nautilus, fusion, 2019-2023 ranger, mustang, 2020-2021 ecosport, expedition, navigator, 2020-2022 escape, f-250 sd, corsair, 2020-2023 aviator, transit, 2020-2024 explorer, 2021-2024 bronco sport, and 2022-2024 maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Engine
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 27, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s54.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 escape, 2021-2023 corsair, and 2022-2023 maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5l hev or phev engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23v380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 23, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s26.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 bronco sport and 2022-2023 maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24v-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 9, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25c06.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 maverick hybrid vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24v-140. The instrument panel cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 101, "control and displays," and 102, "transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as fmvss numbers 105, 108, and 208.
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 april 11, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s16.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 maverick, 2022 escape, and 2021-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24v-330. The hybrid powertrain control module (hpcm) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Lights: turn signal
Risk: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal cannot notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 27, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25c04.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23v-848. In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the driver that a turn signal has failed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Electrical: software
Risk: Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 28, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s07.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24v-293. The body control module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.
Electrical: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk: Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 2, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s02. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 24v-267 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 bronco sport and 2022-2023 maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.
Backup camera: software
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the connected touch radio (ctr) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 21, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s59.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 ford maverick vehicles equipped with connected touch radios (ctr). The rearview camera image may freeze when the vehicle is in reverse.
Visibility and wipers: motor
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 6, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s51.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 maverick, ford bronco sport, and mustang mach-e vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
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 may 22, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s33.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 maverick, 2020-2022 escape, and 2021-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles. The hybrid powertrain control module (hpcm) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Electrical: software
Risk: Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 10, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s24.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 maverick vehicles. The body control module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.
Electrical: body control module/bcm
Risk: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 4, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s24.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 bronco sport and 2022-2023 maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Wheels and tires: tires
Risk: A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 5, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s20.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 maverick and bronco sport vehicles. The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly, which may result in a loss of vehicle handling and control.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 26, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24c01.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 maverick hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 101, "control and displays," and 102, "transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as fmvss numbers 105, 108, and 208.
Lights: bulbs
Risk: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal will not notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 16, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c41.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 maverick vehicles. In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the driver that a turn signal is not working correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Engine
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 escape and corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 14, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 escape, 2022-2023 maverick, and 2021-2023 corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5l hev or phev engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Lights: tail lights
Risk: Trailer taillights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will add an electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 9, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c04.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 maverick vehicles. A missing electrical circuit may cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when utilizing the vehicle trailer tow electrical connector. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of motive power
Summary
On january 31, 2024, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe24002) to investigate loss of motive power allegations in model year (my) 2021 ford bronco sport vehicles. Consumers reported a loss of engine power accompanied by complete electrical system failure either while driving or after stopping at a traffic light or stop sign. The vehicles generally could not be restarted, and the incidents were commonly diagnosed by dealerships to a failed 12-volt (12v) battery. On april 12, 2024, ford issued safety recall 24v-267 covering 456,565 my 2021-2024 ford bronco sport and my 2022-2023 ford maverick vehicles. The recall addressed loss of motive power resultin
Questions about the 2023 Ford Maverick
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Maverick?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (19 complaints); electrical (15 complaints); other or unspecified (12 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Maverick have?
- 21 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 27, 2026 (suspension). 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?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Maverick model year since 2000, with 81 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.