2023 Ford Maverick Problems: 15 Known Issues
2023 model year · 2,880+ owner reports · Updated October 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 2,880+ owner reports, the 2023 Ford Maverick has 15 documented known issues, with 7 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), 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.
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NHTSA Recalls45 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
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."
ENGINE
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS
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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
TIRES
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.
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What are the most common Ford Maverick problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 2,880+ owner reports, the 2023 Ford Maverick has 15 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, Engine block heater can short and start an underhood fire when plugged in — recall 25V685. Of these, 7 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Ford Maverick reliable?
The 2023 Ford Maverick has 15 known issues documented across 2,880+ owner reports. 7 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 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.
How much does it cost to fix common Ford Maverick 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.
What is the 2022-2023 Ford Maverick 2.5L Hybrid Engine Block/Oil Pan Breach - Underhood Fire Risk (Recall 23S27)?
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.
What is the 2022-2023 Ford Maverick Instrument Panel Cluster Goes Dark at Start-Up — Recall 24C01 / 24V-140 and the 2025 Re-Do Recall?
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.
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 2022-2023 Ford Maverick 2.5L Hybrid Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery (EGHR) Actuator Failure — MIL with P2C22/P237D (Program 24N04)?
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.
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 2022-2023 Ford Maverick Shudder when braking at low speed, Maverick Hybrid — bulletin 25-2364?
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.
What is the 2022-2026 Ford Maverick 8F35 Transmission Torque Converter Shudder (2.0L EcoBoost)?
The 2.0L EcoBoost Maverick uses the same 8F35 eight-speed transmission found in other Ford applications (Escape, Corsair, Bronco Sport, Transit Connect). Ford Special Service Message 54939 says some 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles equipped with the 8F35 may exhibit a shudder conditio… Repairs typically run $150-$6,500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick SYNC 3 can lock up, blanking the rear camera or the screen — recall 25V442?
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.
What is the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Water leaks past the sliding rear window into the back of the cab (owner reports)?
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.
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.
What is the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Jerky low-speed shifts and hesitation when cold, 2.0L EcoBoost (owner reports)?
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.
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