10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,148 miles

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problem #14

Aug 212025

Maverick

  • miles
I was at a stoplight, when the light turned green I went to press the gas and the whole car lost power and died. The car stalled and would not turn over again. The vehicle had power but would not start the engine. All the alerts were flashing on the dash and the car would not go into neutral, so I was stuck in the middle of the roadway. I followed the procedures to activate the manual override and place the car into neutral and the vehicle would still not move. The electrical brake would not allow the vehicle to move. We tried repeatedly to put the car into neutral to move out of an active roadway and would be able to push the vehicle about an inch before the electrical break would kick in again. The vehicle would not start regardless of what was attempted. We even disconnected the battery in hopes of either getting the vehicle into neutral (which did not work either) or restarting whatever was wrong with the electrical system and be able to start the truck. Nothing worked and the vehicle had to be hoisted by pulley onto a flat bed tow truck. Then required to be "shaken" off of the truck when it arrived at the Ford dealership.

- New Orleans , LA, USA

problem #13

Aug 172025

Maverick

  • miles
Truck smelled funny, pulled over to check it out. Got out truck and noticed it was on fire from engine.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #12

Nov 182024

Maverick

  • miles
Loss of forward, propulsion due to a 12 V battery system failure. Repeated and frequent deep sleep mode. Loss of fuel mileage below manufacturer specifications.

- Willis, TX, USA

problem #11

Apr 102025

Maverick

  • miles
2022 Ford Maverick had water build up under the front passenger seat floor. I'm at 3.5 years of ownership and the dealer is telling me it will cost $1100 to fix because of an improperly installed windshield and cowl issue which ruined the internal filter and air circulation motor. Now i have to pay out of pocket because of a crappy manufacturer defect. I have seen in Maverick forums that this is a common issue and yet we are the ones having to fork out the cash.

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #10

Aug 012024

Maverick

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while her husband was driving at approximately 35 MPH approaching a light with the Auto STOP/START feature engaged, the vehicle shut off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact replaced the battery. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V019000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer; where it was determined that the battery was not acknowledging the software. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer indicated that there was a loosened bearing and missing screws. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start 60 percent of the time. While the contact was driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled approaching a stop. 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 failure mileage was approximately 36,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Roseboro, NC, USA

problem #9

Feb 102025

Maverick

  • 24,104 miles
The contact-??s father owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the electrical components in the vehicle were on; however, the engine was off. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,104.

- Crawfordville, FL, USA

problem #8

Dec 122024

Maverick

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while stopped at an intersection, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the hazard light was inoperable. There was no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was restarted and operated as needed. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.

- Crestview, FL, USA

problem #7

Mar 052024

Maverick

  • miles
See attached document for complaint

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #6

Jun 122024

Maverick

  • miles
I was driving on the freeway driving eastbound on 152 and I switch to the fast lane to pass a vehicle and the throttle stopped working, the truck lost speed and the truck turned off, a message popped on the screen saying that I needed to put it in park. I put it in park put the hazards on and attempt to restart it and it would crank but wouldn-??t start. I did this until the allowed amount of times reached its limit. I attempted to put the gear in neutral but the knob was stuck. The truck was at a slight angle as I was going uphill and couldn-??t get it to move. I find the release lever to make it neutral and it didn-??t work but now that lever got stuck all this is going on while the traffic is at is heaviest. The truck stalled until 2 hrs later when a tow truck came to pick it up. I got dropped off at a safe location and the truck turned on and would shift into gear but it sounded bad. Info screen says something about not being able to park and the key is stuck on the truck still.

- Los Banos, CA, USA

problem #5

Feb 242022

Maverick

  • 3,975 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that for two years from the end of November to April, he observed a burning odor in the cabin of the vehicle, that caused him to have a headaches and stomach aches. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on multiple occasions where the failure was not able to be replicated. The vehicle was then taken to a different dealer where it was diagnosed that the blower motor resistor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact believed that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 3,975.

- Westfield, ME, USA

problem #4

Jan 222024

Maverick

  • miles
See attached document for complaint

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #3

Dec 302023

Maverick

  • miles
I bought a 2022 Maverick on 12 JAN 2022. The car broke down on the highway six months after (23 JUL 2022). Ford service department claimed it was a fuel injector issue and by replacing the part, the truck should be as good as new. Fast forward to Sat 30 DEC 2023 and the truck breaks down on the highway again with the engine light flashing. Ford service department informed me that the engine has to be replaced because several parts are broken/shattered and they do not know how. I am inclined to believe that the issue was never fixed to begin with and Ford put my safety and the lives of the people I care about at risk. I was sold a lemon with major engine issues and I am terrified of driving the truck again. All the service reports are currently at the dealership; I can acquire copies when needed.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #2

Nov 052023

Maverick

  • miles
Engine shut down at speed. Power totally went off. No power steering. Service engine light came on. I was able to restart vehicle but it kept shutting off. Vehicle starts with engine warning light but cannot be derived without shutting down. this has happened twice. Once with about 200 miles and the second time with 3,500 miles

- Morris Plains, NJ, USA

problem #1

Sep 232023

Maverick

  • miles
This vehicle was purchased in 2021 with a 3 year 36k mile warranty. At 39k miles the truck has started to shut off randomly while driving. It has put us in very dangerous situations and it happens multiple times every day. The vehicle will be driving down the road and suddenly shut off. It will not switch to neutral so cannot be pulled off the road. It will not turn on for at least 20 minutes so we get stuck in the middle of the road. Sometimes it will turn back on but other times it has to be jumped. Ford is telling us that any repairs will not be covered because this brand new car is out of warranty.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA