2024 Ford Maverick Problems: 7 Known Issues
2024 model year · 1,240+ owner reports · Updated October 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 1,240+ owner reports, the 2024 Ford Maverick has 7 documented known issues, with 4 rated critical. The most serious are 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 and Hybrid can drop into neutral while driving after a software update — recall 24V330. 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. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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NHTSA Recalls45 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:STATUS INDICATOR LAMP/LIGHT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick vehicles. The air bag indicator light on the dashboard may be loose or dislodged, and not visible to occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles. The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.
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."
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What are the most common Ford Maverick problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 1,240+ owner reports, the 2024 Ford Maverick has 7 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 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. Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Ford Maverick reliable?
The 2024 Ford Maverick has 7 known issues documented across 1,240+ owner reports. 4 issues are rated critical: 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. 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.
What is the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Engine block heater can short and start an underhood fire when plugged in — recall 25V685?
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.
What is the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Rear camera image can freeze in Reverse, Connected Touch Radio — recall 24V684?
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.
What is the 2023-2024 Ford Maverick Windshield wiper motor may stop working — recall 24V594?
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.
What is the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid can drop into neutral while driving after a software update — recall 24V330?
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.
What is the 2022-2025 Ford Maverick 12-volt battery drains with the ignition off, Maverick Hybrid — Ford messages SSM 53801 and 54519?
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.
What is the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Rear position (tail) lamps can switch off while driving — recall 24V293?
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.
What is the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick No fast-flash warning when one rear turn-signal bulb is out — recall 23V848?
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.
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