KnownCarProblems2024 Ford Maverick Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ford Maverick, most often about the transmission (25% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about Maverick model year since 2000 and has 15 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 2024 Ford Maverick problems
Transmission
18 complaints · 25%The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle briefly hesitated before continuing to accelerate. The contact then heard an abnormal vibrating sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was able…
Other or unspecified
14 complaints · 19%Electrical
14 complaints · 19%The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the touch screen display was frozen and became inoperable. During the failure, the contact was unable to access the 9-1-1 emergency feature in the event of an emergency. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted for the…
Brakes
8 complaints · 11%Engine
8 complaints · 11%Steering
8 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn a causing the driver to crash into a field fence with barbed wire at a 90-degree angle, where it came to a stop. No injuries were reported, and no police…
Backup camera
7 complaints · 10%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…
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v684000 (back over prevention), and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer and the recall repair was performed; however, several weeks later the failure occurred while the contact was reversing, and the rearview…
Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 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.
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.
Child Seat: vehicle tether anchor
Risk: A child seat that is not secured properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair the tether anchorage points, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 4, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24c33.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024 maverick vehicles. The second-row child seat tether anchors may not properly secure a child seat, due to incomplete thread engagement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 225, "child restraint anchorage systems."
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Incorrect tire and capacity information may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 1, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24c08.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024 maverick vehicles. The tire and loading information label may state the incorrect vehicle capacity, tire pressure, and spare tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine immediately if a fuel leak is detected or the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates. Dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 10, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s17.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024 maverick vehicles. The fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint between the two molds, which can allow fuel to leak.
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."
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 2024 Ford Maverick
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Maverick?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (18 complaints); other or unspecified (14 complaints); electrical (14 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Maverick have?
- 15 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 2024 a bad year for the Ford Maverick?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Maverick model year since 2000, with 73 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.