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2022-2026 Ford Maverick Problems: 17 Known Issues
2022-2026 model years · 2,880+ owner reports · Updated October 2026
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2022-2026 model years · 2,880+ owner reports · Updated October 2026
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According to Au7o's analysis of 2,880+ owner reports, the 2022-2026 Ford Maverick has 17 documented known issues, with 9 rated critical. The most serious are 2.5L Hybrid Engine Block/Oil Pan Breach - Underhood Fire Risk (Recall 23S27) ($0-$0 repair), Instrument Panel Cluster Goes Dark at Start-Up — Recall 24C01 / 24V-140 and the 2025 Re-Do Recall ($0-$0 repair), Recall 26S10: EGR Valve Failure Can Cut Drive Power on 2025 Maverick, Integrated Park Module (IPM) Fails to Lock Transmission in Park — Rollaway Risk ($0-$0 repair), Engine block heater can short and start an underhood fire when plugged in — recall 25V685, Rear camera image can freeze in Reverse, Connected Touch Radio — recall 24V684, Windshield wiper motor may stop working — recall 24V594, Hybrid can drop into neutral while driving after a software update — recall 24V330 and 2.5L Hybrid Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery (EGHR) Actuator Failure — MIL with P2C22/P237D (Program 24N04). The most commonly reported issue is 12-volt battery drains with the ignition off, Maverick Hybrid — Ford messages SSM 53801 and 54519 with 1,240 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $150 to $6,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
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."
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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According to Au7o's analysis of 2,880+ owner reports, the 2022-2026 Ford Maverick has 17 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2.5L Hybrid Engine Block/Oil Pan Breach - Underhood Fire Risk (Recall 23S27), Instrument Panel Cluster Goes Dark at Start-Up — Recall 24C01 / 24V-140 and the 2025 Re-Do Recall, Recall 26S10: EGR Valve Failure Can Cut Drive Power on 2025 Maverick. Of these, 9 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2022-2026 Ford Maverick has 17 known issues documented across 2,880+ owner reports. 9 issues are rated critical: 2.5L Hybrid Engine Block/Oil Pan Breach - Underhood Fire Risk (Recall 23S27) and Instrument Panel Cluster Goes Dark at Start-Up — Recall 24C01 / 24V-140 and the 2025 Re-Do Recall and Recall 26S10: EGR Valve Failure Can Cut Drive Power on 2025 Maverick and Integrated Park Module (IPM) Fails to Lock Transmission in Park — Rollaway Risk and Engine block heater can short and start an underhood fire when plugged in — recall 25V685 and Rear camera image can freeze in Reverse, Connected Touch Radio — recall 24V684 and Windshield wiper motor may stop working — recall 24V594 and Hybrid can drop into neutral while driving after a software update — recall 24V330 and 2.5L Hybrid Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery (EGHR) Actuator Failure — MIL with P2C22/P237D (Program 24N04). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Ford Maverick issues range from $0 to $6,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, 2.5L Hybrid Engine Block/Oil Pan Breach - Underhood Fire Risk (Recall 23S27), typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Reliability varies across model years of the Ford Maverick. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2022-2026 Ford Maverick with 17 documented issues documented across 2,880+ owner reports.
Certain 2022-2023 Ford Maverick trucks equipped with the 2.5L Atkinson-cycle hybrid powertrain are affected by Ford Safety Recall 23S27 (NHTSA 23V380000) - the same recall affecting Escape HEV/PHEV. Manufacturing defects in certain engine blocks or oil pans can cause a breach tha… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
On hybrid Mavericks the instrument panel cluster can fail to illuminate its gauges and warning telltales at start-up. Rapid CAN bus sleep-to-awake signal transitions corrupt the IPC's internal memory registers, which prevents the illumination hardware from initializing. The drive… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Maverick compact pickups with the 2.0L engine (5,644 trucks) under campaign 26S10 because the poppet head inside the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may detach and allow excessive EGR flow. This can cause a loss of drive power, most likely at… Severity: high.
The integrated park module's mechanical locking pawl can bind to the slider responsible for positioning it into Park, so the transmission may fail to mechanically achieve Park within the required 2.9 seconds after the driver selects it. If the IPM fails to lock, the vehicle does… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
The engine block heater can leak coolant through cracked solder joints at its element base; the dried coolant leaves conductive deposits that can cause a short circuit while the heater is plugged in. A short increases the risk of an underhood fire, more so on an outlet without a… Severity: high.
On Mavericks with the Connected Touch Radio, a memory-handling error in the radio software can freeze the rear-view camera image while the truck is in Reverse. The frozen picture gives a false view of what is behind the truck, increasing the risk of a crash. Applies to: 2022–2024… Severity: high.
Sealer may be missing from the front windshield wiper motor, letting water in. The motor can then become inoperable, which reduces or removes visibility in some conditions and increases the risk of a crash. Applies to: 2023–2024 Ford Maverick built June 20, 2023 to September 29,… Severity: high.
Hybrid powertrain control software given to some Mavericks in service can set a false park-motor position sensor code and force the truck into neutral while driving; it coasts, shifts itself to Park at a stop, and then runs in a limp mode up to 30 mph. The loss of motive power in… Severity: high.
On certain 2022-2023 Maverick hybrids built at Hermosillo from February 3, 2021 through January 13, 2023, Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 24N04 says the printed circuit board inside the exhaust gas heat recovery (EGHR) actuator housing may fail due to water ingress. The EGHR v… Severity: high.
Ford reports that some Maverick Hybrids can have an intermittent 12-volt battery drain after the ignition is turned off, which Ford's later message ties to the software in the air conditioning control module (ACCM). Ford also reports that some hybrids can drain the 12-volt batter… Severity: medium.
Some Maverick Hybrids shudder or vibrate when braking at or below 15 mph. Ford attributes it to software in the powertrain control module (PCM). Applies to: 2022–2023 Ford Maverick with the 2.5L full hybrid (FHEV) powertrain built on or before April 11, 2023, per Ford TSB 25-2364… Severity: medium.
The 2.0L EcoBoost Maverick uses the same 8F35 eight-speed transmission found in other Ford applications (Edge, Nautilus, Transit Connect, Escape), where vehicles equipped with the 8F35 transmission may exhibit a shudder/buck/jerk while driving up to 35 mph (57 km/h) due to softwa… Repairs typically run $150-$6,500. Severity: medium.
An error in SYNC 3 software release R10 RC1 can fill the module's free memory after short ignition cycles, causing system instability. Ford lists an intermittent blank rear-view image in Reverse or a camera image that stays on after reversing, plus a black infotainment screen, lo… Severity: medium.
Owners of Mavericks with a sliding rear window report water getting past the window seal into the lower track and dripping behind the rear seat, with wet floor and a musty smell. One owner says a replacement window still leaked. Applies to: Owner reports from 2022 and 2024 Maveri… Severity: medium.
The body control module (BCM) may falsely detect a current overload on one or both rear position lamp circuits and switch those lamps off during a drive cycle. Headlights, stop lamps and turn signals are not affected; tail lamps that fail to light reduce visibility to other drive… Severity: medium.
Each rear taillamp has two turn-signal bulbs, and the body control module does not warn the driver with a faster flash rate if only one of them fails. Without that warning the vehicle may not meet the FMVSS 108 intensity requirement and may not alert other road users to a turn or… Severity: medium.
Owners of 2.0L EcoBoost Mavericks report bucking, jerky or clunky low-speed shifts and hesitation in the first minutes of driving when the truck is cold, which fade once it is warm. One owner says a dealer found no problem and called it normal; others in the same threads point to… Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
