2023 Ford Maverick problems
The Ford Maverick is a compact car manufactured and marketed by Ford for model years 1970–1977 in the United States, originally as a two-door sedan employing a rear-wheel drive platform original to the 1960 Falcon — and subsequently as a four-door sedan on the same platform. The Maverick replaced the Falcon in most of the world, but Australia kept selling and developing the Falcon.
The Maverick was also manufactured in Venezuela, Canada, Mexico, and from 1973 to 1979, in Brazil.
The name "maverick" was derived from the word for unbranded range animals, and the car's nameplate was stylized to resemble the head of Longhorn cattle.
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Common 2023 Ford Maverick problems
Common Problems with the Ford Maverick 2023
The 2023 Ford Maverick has been reported to have several issues that have affected its performance and reliability. These problems are based on complaints from owners of the vehicle and are discussed in detail below.
- Shuddering While Driving at Low Speeds
Another common issue reported with the 2023 Ford Maverick is the problem of shuddering while driving at low speeds. This issue has been reported by several owners, who have experienced a shuddering or shaking of the vehicle while driving at low speeds, particularly when coasting. This problem has been reported to occur even in new vehicles, and it is not clear what is causing it. It is possible that the issue is related to the suspension or steering system, but Ford has not yet issued a recall or TSB to address this issue.
- Lurching/Jerking at Red Lights with Foot on Brake
Several owners of the 2023 Ford Maverick have reported experiencing lurching or jerking at red lights when their foot is on the brake. This issue has been reported to occur even in new vehicles, and it is not clear what is causing it. It is possible that the issue is related to the transmission or brake system, but Ford has not yet issued a recall or TSB to address this issue.
- Bluetooth Disconnecting and Glitchy Infotainment/Backup Camera
The 2023 Ford Maverick has also been reported to have issues with the Bluetooth system, which can disconnect randomly, and the infotainment system, which can be glitchy. This problem has been reported to occur even in new vehicles, and it is not clear what is causing it. It is possible that the issue is related to the software or hardware of the system, but Ford has not yet issued a recall or TSB to address this issue.
- Noises and Leaks
Several owners of the 2023 Ford Maverick have reported experiencing noises and leaks in their vehicles. These issues have been reported to occur even in new vehicles, and they include squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks. It is not clear what is causing these issues, but they can be quite annoying and may affect the vehicle's reliability.
In conclusion, the 2023 Ford Maverick has been reported to have several issues that have affected its performance and reliability. These issues include grabby brakes, shuddering while driving at low speeds, lurching/jerking at red lights with foot on brake, Bluetooth disconnecting and glitchy infotainment/backup camera, and noises and leaks. It is not clear what is causing these issues, and Ford has not yet issued any recalls or TSBs to address them. However, if you are experiencing any of these issues, it is recommended that you contact your local Ford dealer for assistance.
What is the issue with the Ford Maverick 2023?
The Ford Motor Company issued a recall this week for select Maverick hybrid pickup trucks from the 2022 and 2023 model years due to electronic issues with the truck's gauge cluster. The automaker states that as many as 62,813 Mavericks in the United States are set to be impacted by the recall notice.
Is the Ford Maverick going to be reliable?
The Ford Maverick EcoBoost, with its turbocharged 2.0L I-4 engine, has recently earned a spot on Consumer Reports' list of the most reliable new vehicles priced under $30k. This achievement is notable in the current market, where finding a vehicle that is both affordable and reliable can be challenging.
What is the engine issue with the Ford Maverick hybrid?
The problems with the Ford 2.5L hybrid engine primarily stem from manufacturing errors. These issues can lead to engine failures, which are often characterized by breaches of the oil pans or engine blocks. In the event of such an engine failure, engine oil or fuel vapors could be released into the engine compartment.
Is 2023 Maverick better than 2022?
Beyond the fact that the 2022 model might not be available for order, the 2023 model year does have more options as far as available trims, which does make it a slightly better option. Other than the addition of the Tremor trim, there is no difference between the two.
What is the issue with the Ford Maverick 2023?
The Ford Motor Company issued a recall this week for select Maverick hybrid pickup trucks from the 2022 and 2023 model years due to electronic issues with the truck's gauge cluster. The automaker states that as many as 62,813 Mavericks in the United States are set to be impacted by the recall notice.
How reliable is the new Ford Maverick?
The Ford Maverick EcoBoost, with its turbocharged 2.0L I-4 engine, has recently earned a spot on Consumer Reports' list of the most reliable new vehicles priced under $30k. This achievement is notable in the current market, where finding a vehicle that is both affordable and reliable can be challenging.
Is 2023 Maverick better than 2022?
Beyond the fact that the 2022 model might not be available for order, the 2023 model year does have more options as far as available trims, which does make it a slightly better option. Other than the addition of the Tremor trim, there is no difference between the two.
What is the engine issue with the Ford Maverick hybrid?
The problems with the Ford 2.5L hybrid engine primarily stem from manufacturing errors. These issues can lead to engine failures, which are often characterized by breaches of the oil pans or engine blocks. In the event of such an engine failure, engine oil or fuel vapors could be released into the engine compartment.
2023 Ford Maverick car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Maverick problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Forward collision avoidance problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2023 Ford Maverick vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2023 Ford Maverick
The NHTSA has received 179 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2023 Ford Maverick. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2023 Ford Maverick vehicles.
2024-10-18
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-18
- VIN: 3FTTW8F9XPR
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: This vehicle will reduce or cut throttle application/response relative to how many degrees the steering wheel is turning. When trying to pull out in traffic if you have the wheel turned beyond a set angle the throttle doesn't respond as expected and acceleration is greatly reduced. It will also cut the throttle if you pull out and then turn only to fully accelerate as the wheel is straightened out again. Two very dangerous examples I've experienced are 1: pulling onto a "freeway" that has a few side roads with perpendicular access. With the wheel turned the truck is very slow to accelerate when first pulling onto the expressway but suddenly will as the wheel is straightened. 2: When going across 2 lanes of traffic and making a turn to join traffic the truck will accelerate as expected across the first lanes, loose power as you turn, and then accelerate fully again as the wheel is straightened. While an argument could be made to just sit and wait until there is more time to join traffic, there are moments when being able to accelerate hard are necessary. This vehicle will either not accelerate or will reduce acceleration based on angles of steering. I believe this is a dangerous situation that most experienced drivers are not going to be expecting when they have to join fast moving traffic. Following web forums this is an issue other owners have experienced.
2024-10-11
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-25
- VIN: 3FTTW8G98PR
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The plastic cooling system overflow expansion tank sign is stress cracking in the inlet tubing at approximately 8K miles. It has gotten worse with my odometer at 12K now. I have not contacted Ford regarding a warranty replacement because they would just replace it with the same defective part. I have further investigated this issue and found several documented cases with complete failure of the tank at a little as 20 K miles.
2024-10-02
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-13
- VIN: 3FTTW8G9XPR
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V684000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-09-26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-03
- VIN: 3FTTW8E32PR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: Vehicle was travelling on freeway at freeway speeds suddenly without notable cause the vehicle electrical stopped, giving multiple warning in succession, cutting speed rapidly to 35 mph, with no acceleration pedal response and an automatic speed of 35 on battery power with the ability to break, but with no control of speed and only regulated by break pedal. Pulled vehicle to side of road and put in park, parking break automatically engaged. Vehicle had alarms on all automatic systems being off. Turning vehicle on and off did not effect response. After checking engine visually, was able to turn vehicle on with no alarms or issues. This has happened in both my Mavericks and almost led to a fatal collision in the 2022 Maverick.
2024-09-26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-25
- VIN: 3FTTW8F99PR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I started the Car and it made loud boom boom sounds like as if I was at a loud concert for about 10 seconds. That stopped but then loud static or electrical sound continued even after car was turned off. Re started and the sound continued. The initial sound shook me and wife. Where wife refuses to get back in. Also the initial sound wife said she smelt smoke. I faintly smelled a burnt wire smell. The next day while driving the system made more of the static/ electrical noise and didn’t stop until I parked and shut off system for about 10 min. I will be taking truck into dealer ship tomorrow.
2024-09-24
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-24
- VIN: 3FTTW8E33PR
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The vehicle shakes during acceleration, specifically in the 40mph-65mph range. The shaking is worst around 55-60mph, especially—but not exclusively—when accelerating from a stop. The shaking does not occur at these speeds while coasting; acceleration prompts the issue. This is a known problem among 2022 Maverick owners, according to online forums including Maverick Truck Club, Reddit, and influencers on YouTube. Drivers widely report that the CV Axle is the culprit here, and report that replacing the CV Axle alleviates the shaking.
2024-09-23
SERVICE BRAKES,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-05
- VIN: 3FTTW8E37PR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: pre collision assist stops working or false alert when driving around 25-35 miles i had the truck for about 15 months and had many issues with the pre - collision sensor / camera. i took the truck to the dealer and could not duplicate the issue or fix it the sensor show and sound the alarm about crash and no car close in the front of the truck. some times the alert sound when a car is parked on the side and i am driving in a small street i have the alert recorded in the ford mobile App also rear brake locks without pressing the pedal on highway driving
2024-09-16
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-14
- VIN: 3FTTW8E31PR
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission inadvertently shifted into neutral(N). There was no warning light illuminated. The failure recurred the next day while driving 70-75 MPH, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
2024-09-10
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-10
- VIN: 3FTTW8G94PR
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 2023 Ford Maverick 2.0L engine current mileage 5300 Noticed oil leak on top of engine valve cover. Ford Mechanic stated there are (3) current service related engine leak issues with Maverick. (1) Plastic valve cover cracked (2) Turbo Oil leak (3) Timing Cover Leak. Mechanic stated a die test will need to be performed. After review of online forums, this appears to be a more common issue and can cause engine fire, especially since High Pressure fuel pump is also located on top of the engine. With Ford spreading repairs across three known issues, A recall investigation should be opened. Repair Sevice schedule for 9/19/24. Can provide repair invoices if desired after service. From research the valve cover, most likely culprit based on oil leak location, is a 2 week repair.
2024-09-05
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-04
- VIN: 3FTTW8F94PR
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Shortly after startup the infotainment screen on my Maverick froze. After shifting into reverse it was unable to display the reverse camera image. I attempted several shifts between Drive, Park, and Reverse and it remained frozen. I attempted a short key cycle, powering the truck down, including opening the drivers door in an attempt to cycle power to the infotainment and upon restart it remained frozen. After arriving at my destination and leaving the power off for 10-15 minutes it returned to normal behavior on the next key cycle. I have video of the failure occurring, including attempted solutions noted above.
2024-09-04
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-27
- VIN: 3FTTW8E34PR
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: I have just recently bought a brand new truck, a hybrid model. Not a single mile on it when I purchased it, and I strongly feel that I almost died or caused an accident, completely not my fault but the truck’s fault. This has happened on 3 separate occasions. The first two times, as I was driving up the highway on a mountain road, I lost power, but just kind of chalked it up to maybe the fuel sloshing around, and no other vehicles were around me. The third time, I was returning home from work, on a busy 4-lane highway that goes across the pass and over the mountains, I was in the left lane, a semi truck was to my right, and a semi truck was behind me, we were passing the slower truck that was on the right, and I was traveling at around 55 mph, the truck completely shut off and was flashing red at me to pull to the side of the road. I lost all power, the steering, gas, and everything was not working. I need to mention that I was in front of semi truck, a larger truck that cannot stop on a dime, so he had to swerve to miss me, as I did not have control of the truck. The slower truck went by me and there was a another pickup truck behind him, and there was a little bit of a gap between them, so I jerked the wheel over and drove into the ditch. It was absolutely frightening, and kind of switched something in my head that I was very close to causing a large crash and maybe a death, of myself or someone else. I was in the ditch and the truck would not start back up. Nothing worked. To add to that, I was in a spot of the mountains that I do not get cell phone service. So I popped the hood and just sat there trying to turn the ignition and start the vehicle. 30 minutes passed and I slammed the hood and got back inside the truck and this time the truck turned over, but it said it was running on electric only, and the check engine light was, so I was able to limp home which was about 30 miles away, driving 20-30 mph. It sent the codes to my phone and I contacted the dealer.
2024-09-04
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-03
- VIN: 3FTTW8E39PR
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Note: Nobody was hurt, I am pre-emptively reporting this as I see it as a potentially dangerous issue. Transmission can jump/nudge the car a bit, especially in cold starts and if the engine is under load (e.g. AC or Heat). I've seen it online in Reddit reported, but mine seems to be a fairly strong version of it. It occurs pretty much every time the engine is cold. As I learned in a trip, if you don't press the brake hard enough, it can move. We did a road trip. I was stopped at a light (fully stopped). Brakes were pressed hard enough to not move, but not 'to the floor'. The vehicle jumped and moved about a foot into the crosswalk when I was stopped properly before then. Freaked me out. Nobody was in the crosswalk, so thankfully nobody was hurt. But this could be very dangerous behavior in a city where there are a lot a people. A surprising lurch when you think it's stopped isn't safe, and is going to create a liability for me. Me living near a big city, it's a worry. I've already brought it to a dealer about this, they said 'it's normal for mavericks' after investigating it for 25 days. I will re-raise this with them, but am not expecting much. I ran the truck with a diagnostic tool I own, no codes thrown through the bus, no warning lights during the event either. Examples: [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-08-27
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-24
- VIN: 3FTTW8E35PR
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Saturday [XXX] I was driving on the [XXX] in SW PA and as I attempted to accelerate there was no power. I looked down at my transmission dial and it was set in neutral. I rolled the dial back to drive and pushed the gas and was able to accelerate. This is the 5th TIME this has happened in this vehicle 3 while driving on the Interstate, 2 while accelerating after a stop. Apparently there is a fix for this, recall 23V330/24S33 . I have been working with a local ford dealer to rectify the situation but it has not been resolved. I guess they updated most of the modules in my truck hoping to unlock a TCM update to preform the correct recall but it didn't work so they can not do the correct update to fix this problem. I also filed a complaint with you for same issue in May 2024 and received an email from Jason Winick. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-08-24
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-24
- VIN: 3FTTW8E31PR
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Under 19k Ford replace my axle underwarranty. now 22000 miles the axle is broken again.
2024-08-06
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-02
- VIN: 3FTTW8E39PR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: There are/were no warning lights or errors that popped up. When I am coming to a stop (last couple seconds of slowing) I will often feel like there is suddenly no brakes, then a harsh braking suddenly. There has not been an incident where this has resulted in an accident, but it makes me feel like I don't have control of the vehicle if I can't anticipate braking behavior on perfectly dry, smooth surfaces. This would be compounded if there were wet or otherwise slippery/rough conditions.
2024-08-05
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-27
- VIN: 3FTTW8E3XPR
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: On 7/27/24 I was driving my 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid with approximately 17,500 miles on the New York State Thruway @ approximately 70 mph. All of a sudden without warning the vehicle lost propulsion power. All types of warning lights appeared on the dashboard and the vehicle slowed down to 35mph. I could not control the acceleration or speed of the vehicle with the gas pedal. The vehicle stayed at 35 mph unless I applied the brakes. I was able to exit the interstate several miles down the road and have the vehicle towed to the nearest Ford dealer. This vehicle malfunction caused an extremely dangerous situation as I was almost rear ended several times by vehicles approaching from the rear that were not aware of my lack of ability to keep up with the flow of traffic. Ford repaired the vehicle 3 days later. When I was at the dealer picking up the car I was informed this is a very common problem with the Hybrid model. This needs to be corrected before someone is killed because of this common malfunction.
2024-08-03
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-03
- VIN: 3FTTW8E35PR
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Currently at mileage 11,200; was driving about 40 mph at 11:30 am in Folsom, CA; all of a sudden the truck slowed dramatically and I got several error messages: Power-train malfunction/Reduced power, engine service soon, and pre collision assistance not available." Was able to pull off the road safely, although several vehicles were right behind me. Had several recall repais within the last 3 months which involved software updates.
2024-07-30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-27
- VIN: 3FTTW8E3XPR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Rear Passenger Window failed to come back up after being opened. Diagnosed as Master Window Control. Seen several complains on Maverick Truck Forum similar to mine.
2024-07-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-20
- VIN: 3FTTW8E35PR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: Main infotainment screen keeps freezing, and can't reset or power off. Back up camera does not work during this time, creating a dangerous situation while I am doing constant pickup and drop offs.
2024-07-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-18
- VIN: 3FTTW8E38PR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: There's a repeated issue for the backup camera. This happens around every other time I put the car in reverse, but for a few seconds only though. The backup camera often lags when reversing. This is a safety hazard when backing up if it's not real-time.
2024-07-21
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-21
- VIN: 3FTTW8E38PR
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Driving at approximately 65 miles per hour. Vehicle suddenly went into neutral I was forced to pull over on a busy highway. The dashboard was illuminated with several warning lights and messages. After one key cycle, I was only able to drive in a limited limp mode. After a second key cycle and waiting a few minutes, I was able to drive like normal but an engine light stayed illuminated.
2024-07-16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-25
- VIN: 3FTTW8E31PR
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: May 25, 2024 I was driving north on a 2 lane road at about 50 mph. No other vehicles around. Passed a pedestrian walking SB on the opposite shoulder and shortly thereafter my collision assist startled me when it activated fully locking my seat belt and applying the brakes. Only "obstacle" was a very large dark shadow cast over the roadway by a stand of trees. June 9, 2024 Driving EB on a two lane highway, about 55 mph, approaching an intersection with a vehicle stopped at a red light on the south side of the intersection. Pre-collision assist activated again, slamming on the brakes, throwing me and my passenger forcefully forward into our locked seat belts. Scared us both, as there were no obstacles in our path. Thankfully no one was behind us, so we avoided a rear end collision. I have since deactivated the automatic emergency braking, because I no longer trust it will operate correctly and I don't want to be rear ended and/or sustain whiplash or other injuries because of erroneous activation of a "safety" system.
2024-07-12
POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-12
- VIN: 3FTTW8E33PR
- Components: POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Upon starting vehicle and entering drive vehicle instrement cluster warnings went off and car applied emergancy brakes and suddenly stopped. upon vehicle restart driver was able to releace brakes and manually start ICE componant of hybrid drive train. vehicle entered drive mode and accelerated without touching gas pedal. brakes were jerky but responsive and vehicle accelerated by itself up to 35 mph while on way to dealer service. vehicle servace alerts given at time of drop off were: pre-collision malfunction Powertrain malfunction engine system fault
2024-07-09
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-06
- VIN: 3FTTW8E36PR
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I have a 2023 For Maverick hybrid pickup. While driving on the highway at about 70-75 miles an hour, the engine abruptly shut off. I had to carefully make my way to the shoulder while cars zipped by. Scary and very unsafe. My wife was hysterical and does not want to ride in the truck anymore. Once stopped at shoulder, I turned the ignition to the off and on positions several times. The gas engine would not crank. Three or four messages scrolled on the screen: "Service engine immediately," "Pre-collision assist not available," and others I don't exactly remember. When I would turn the ignition to on, the electric engine would start but when I accelerated in Park, the gas engine did not accelerate, not did it work in Reverse, Neutral or Drive. I was able to limp off the highway about 30 miles and hour under what I presume was electric battery power with my hazard flashers on and park at a gas station. I had to have the truck towed to the dealer on a Saturday night at a cost of $400.00 and leave it for repairs. The Service Department told me the truck was not giving any error codes and they were trying to get further guidance from Ford. They required extensive driving and time to input and test Ford updates. The final result was that they were not able to verify any issues after performing additional PCM updates. I was advised they are all done and will deliver the truck tomorrow Wednesday. However, they still don't know what caused the power failure. I have seen numerous similar incidents being posted about on the Internet.
2024-07-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-29
- VIN: 3FTTW8E35PR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Having issues with my Back up Camera. Many times I can back almost all the way out of a spot before the camera comes on. Saturday night my screen froze while driving with maps on the screen, and the reverse camera did not work at all for 6 hours of driving until I let the truck sit until morning. Shutting it off for 10 minutes did not reset the system. The Backup camera was completely disabled. Other times there is a 5-10 second delay in it turning on. I am often times done backing up before the screen on the dash shows the camera view.
2023 Ford Maverick recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 10 recalls for different components of the 2023 Ford Maverick.
2024-09-13
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- 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.
- Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the Connected Touch Radio (CTR) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 30, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S59.
2024-08-09
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, and 2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
- Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 27, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S51.
2024-05-10
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- 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.
- Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: 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.
2024-04-26
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- 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.
- Consequence: Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: 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.
2024-04-12
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
- Consequence: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.
2024-03-22
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S20.
2024-02-23
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C01.
2023-12-15
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS
- 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."
- Consequence: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal will not notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: 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.
2023-05-26
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.
2023-03-10
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Summary: 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."
- Consequence: Trailer taillights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will add an electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C04.
Negative 2023 Ford Maverick car reviews
Positive 2023 Ford Maverick car reviews
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I am so glad about my purchase!
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Hey there! I noticed that the price might be a bit high. Is there any chance we could discuss it further?
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The XLT version was a good choice, but unfortunately, the Black Appearance package removed the heated seats and mirrors. That's a bummer.
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The vehicle is great and the ability to view selections is excellent. The pricing is fair, but it's worth noting that the Maverick may have a markup when you go in.
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It's great to hear that you're getting better gas mileage than expected from such a basic car! With about 540-590 miles per tank from a 13 gallon tank, that's truly amazing. And to top it off, the price you paid was incredibly fair!
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Are you having problems with your 2023 Ford Maverick?
Winston Carroll 2024-04-18
Hi there! I noticed that my 2023 AWD Maverick has some issues. Specifically, I'm experiencing some vibration at 1500 rpm's and below. Additionally, I've noticed that there's a large gap between the metal and light on the driver's side tail light, and the plastic on the rear wheel walls is hanging and appears to be defective. I took my vehicle to the dealership, but unfortunately they were unable to feel the vibration and said that the other issues are not their problem. I'm hoping we can work together to find a solution to these issues. Thank you!
Delaney Schmeler 2024-01-29
When people use the term 'cheap truck', they are spot on. The truck is made of plastic and other cheap materials, which makes it uncomfortable to drive. It is also much harder to drive than a full-size truck, and tends to pull during acceleration and wander at highway speeds. Unfortunately, after only a month and a half, there are already multiple rattles inside the cab. The back seat is too small to fit more than a couple of grocery bags, which can be frustrating. Additionally, if you let it sit and idle for a while, it begins to smell of burning wires inside. While it does get great gas mileage, I have to take two trips to move my tools from job site to job site, which nullifies the fuel savings and wastes my time. The brakes catch system jerks to a stop unexpectedly from time to time. Overall, I would give it one star. Other than the great gas mileage, it is the worst 'truck' I've ever owned.
Augustus Beer 2024-01-16
I test drove a 2023 Ford Maverick XLT today with a gas engine. I found it to be a bit jerky and loud on the freeway. The seat was also uncomfortable, which was disappointing. Overall, I didn't find it to be worth the investment. However, everyone has different preferences, so it's worth trying it out for yourself!