https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Ford Maverick Hybrid. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:48:48 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2176740 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Experienced excessive wobbling/shaking during acceleration. Ford replaced both axles at 38K miles. 30K miles later I am experiencing same issue. Replacing axles this frequent is abnormal and is an indicator that parts being used are not meeting the requirements needed for this vehicle. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2176766 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving highway speeds the vehicle suddenly lost power. Had to immediately pull to the shoulder of the highway with heavy traffic that got very close to my rear bumper due to the sudden decrease in speed. There was no advance warning of power loss. Upon stopping on the shoulder the vehicle was put in park and the key turned to the off position. After a short wait the ignition key was tur https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2171139 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Got a warning chime and light that said electric steering fault. Power steering failed completely reverting to manual non power steering making it very hard to steer vehicle. This has happened twice, once at about 1200 miles and again at about 4800 miles. Inspected by dealership at the 1200 mile mark and confirmed that a code was left in the computer for it but no electrical or mechanical fault https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2168722 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I received the 2022 Hybrid Ford Maverck XLT on March 2023, and had first 12V battery replacement on August 2023 as it was dysfunctional leading to car stalling. On 01/11/2026, the truck suddenly got stalled during drive due to the dysfunction (8.0V) again of the 12V battery, which triggered several error codes. The 12V battery was replaced again on 01/12/2026. I drove the truck home and found lat https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2168723 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I received the 2022 Hybrid Ford Maverck XLT on March 2023, and had first 12V battery replacement on August 2023 as it was dysfunctional leading to car stalling. On 01/11/2026, the truck suddenly got stalled during drive due to the dysfunction (8.0V) again of the 12V battery, which triggered several error codes. The 12V battery was replaced again on 01/12/2026. I drove the truck home and found lat https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2166023 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT As I was traveling on freeway at 65 mph cruise control disengaged. After I was notified to service engine soon and check engine light came on. Throttle was unresponsive forcing me to cross 4 lanes of the 5 freeway. Pulled over and shut off vehicle checked fluids. Nothing out of spec.restarted vehicle and would not get out of limp mode. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2166024 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT As I was traveling on freeway at 65 mph cruise control disengaged. After I was notified to service engine soon and check engine light came on. Throttle was unresponsive forcing me to cross 4 lanes of the 5 freeway. Pulled over and shut off vehicle checked fluids. Nothing out of spec.restarted vehicle and would not get out of limp mode. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2163260 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a premature and dangerous failure of the front CV (Constant Velocity) axle assembly on my 2023 Ford Maverick. While driving at 50 mph the vehicle began experiencing violent, uncontrollable shaking and shuddering in the front end, particularly under acceleration. This is an issue which affects all Mavericks for this model year. Ford has recalled/reimbursed replacements for the 2022 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2160781 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I STARTED THE CAR AND MY ENGINE WONT TURN ON ONLY HYBRID SYSTEM. THE MAINTIENCE LIGHTAND ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR WITH FUEL DOOR OPEN ERROR AND TRACTION OFF AND DRIVER ASSITANCE OFF . I THEN JUMP STARTED TRUCK . TRUCK ENGINE THEN TURNED ON AND SAME ERRORS LIGHTS STILL APPEARED . BUT I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR NOW WITH JUMP START . HOW EVER TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I PUSH GAS PEDAL . B https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2160782 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I STARTED THE CAR AND MY ENGINE WONT TURN ON ONLY HYBRID SYSTEM. THE MAINTIENCE LIGHTAND ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR WITH FUEL DOOR OPEN ERROR AND TRACTION OFF AND DRIVER ASSITANCE OFF . I THEN JUMP STARTED TRUCK . TRUCK ENGINE THEN TURNED ON AND SAME ERRORS LIGHTS STILL APPEARED . BUT I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR NOW WITH JUMP START . HOW EVER TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I PUSH GAS PEDAL . B https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2160783 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I STARTED THE CAR AND MY ENGINE WONT TURN ON ONLY HYBRID SYSTEM. THE MAINTIENCE LIGHTAND ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR WITH FUEL DOOR OPEN ERROR AND TRACTION OFF AND DRIVER ASSITANCE OFF . I THEN JUMP STARTED TRUCK . TRUCK ENGINE THEN TURNED ON AND SAME ERRORS LIGHTS STILL APPEARED . BUT I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR NOW WITH JUMP START . HOW EVER TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I PUSH GAS PEDAL . B https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2160129 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Fuel tank failure at 18,000 miles and less than 3 years of ownership. I noticed that the vehicle had a strong gasoline smell when I was around it. When looking under the truck, I could see that there was a fuel leak coming from the fill pipe inlet into the fuel tank itself. Took the vehicle under warranty to the ford dealer, and was told that the hose clamp was loose connecting the fill pipe into https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2159166 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT When driving at higher speeds (60-70mph) and needing to pass another vehicle the clutch slips which triggers the accelerator to shut down. Leaving you helpless in the passing lane. All you can do is hope there is space to safely pull off the road and shut the engine off. This puts it in limp mode. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2158493 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Shortly after purchase, my 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD experienced a sudden and severe electrical burning or melting odor while driving at freeway speed (approximately 75 mph). The odor was extremely strong and clearly coming from my vehicle. At the same time, the vehicle produced a loud, continuous whirring or growling noise and experienced a sudden loss of power, as if under heavy load or brak https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2158494 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Shortly after purchase, my 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD experienced a sudden and severe electrical burning or melting odor while driving at freeway speed (approximately 75 mph). The odor was extremely strong and clearly coming from my vehicle. At the same time, the vehicle produced a loud, continuous whirring or growling noise and experienced a sudden loss of power, as if under heavy load or brak https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2158495 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Shortly after purchase, my 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD experienced a sudden and severe electrical burning or melting odor while driving at freeway speed (approximately 75 mph). The odor was extremely strong and clearly coming from my vehicle. At the same time, the vehicle produced a loud, continuous whirring or growling noise and experienced a sudden loss of power, as if under heavy load or brak https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#recall-25V881000-ford-ford-maverick-hybrid-2024 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#recall-25V881000-ford-ford-maverick-hybrid-2023 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#recall-25V881000-ford-ford-maverick-hybrid-2022 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2158370 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2022 hybrid Maverick suddenly lost power as I was driving at 45 MPH. There was no warning lights; the entire dashboard went black. I lost all power including lights, speedometer, and power steering. Additionally, and more concerning, I lost all brake functionality so I could not stop the vehicle, even pressing the brake very hard. The parking brake switch also did not work due to the power loss https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2158371 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2022 hybrid Maverick suddenly lost power as I was driving at 45 MPH. There was no warning lights; the entire dashboard went black. I lost all power including lights, speedometer, and power steering. Additionally, and more concerning, I lost all brake functionality so I could not stop the vehicle, even pressing the brake very hard. The parking brake switch also did not work due to the power loss https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2158372 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2022 hybrid Maverick suddenly lost power as I was driving at 45 MPH. There was no warning lights; the entire dashboard went black. I lost all power including lights, speedometer, and power steering. Additionally, and more concerning, I lost all brake functionality so I could not stop the vehicle, even pressing the brake very hard. The parking brake switch also did not work due to the power loss https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2153558 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AUTOMATIC REVVING INCIDENT 1 DATE: November 25, 2025 TIME: about 4:05pm LOCATION: [XXX] WEATHER: Slight rain, around 37º F VEHICLE STATUS: In Park, heat dial turned on. DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE: Turned key to on position while in park. ICE engine immediately turned on and revved all the way, as if the accelerator pedal was pressed down all the way. Pedal was NOT under floor mats. Immediately turned k https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2153559 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AUTOMATIC REVVING INCIDENT 1 DATE: November 25, 2025 TIME: about 4:05pm LOCATION: [XXX] WEATHER: Slight rain, around 37º F VEHICLE STATUS: In Park, heat dial turned on. DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE: Turned key to on position while in park. ICE engine immediately turned on and revved all the way, as if the accelerator pedal was pressed down all the way. Pedal was NOT under floor mats. Immediately turned k https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2153560 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AUTOMATIC REVVING INCIDENT 1 DATE: November 25, 2025 TIME: about 4:05pm LOCATION: [XXX] WEATHER: Slight rain, around 37º F VEHICLE STATUS: In Park, heat dial turned on. DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE: Turned key to on position while in park. ICE engine immediately turned on and revved all the way, as if the accelerator pedal was pressed down all the way. Pedal was NOT under floor mats. Immediately turned k https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2152899 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid is experiencing a recurring safety failure of the Front CV Axle Shafts. The vehicle exhibits violent, uncontrollable shaking of the front end during acceleration at highway speeds (40–65 MPH). This severe vibration compromises vehicle stability and steering control, creating a significant safety risk during merging or overtaking maneuvers. The vehicle was previously r https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2152760 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The engine stalled and won't start came to a slow stop warning lights came on and said "stop safely now". Turn.\nKey on engine may start for 1 second stops and we're not going to drive or any mode https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2149455 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT On November 9th, the vehicle became undrivable with the following alerts: "Stop safely now", "Pre-collision assist not available", "Check Brake System", "Front Camera Temporarily not available", "service vehicle soon", "service advance trac", "hill start assist not available" The accelerator was non-functional; however, when releasing the brake pedal the vehicle starts to accelerate, without press https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2149456 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT On November 9th, the vehicle became undrivable with the following alerts: "Stop safely now", "Pre-collision assist not available", "Check Brake System", "Front Camera Temporarily not available", "service vehicle soon", "service advance trac", "hill start assist not available" The accelerator was non-functional; however, when releasing the brake pedal the vehicle starts to accelerate, without press https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-maverick-hybrid#complaint-2149457 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT On November 9th, the vehicle became undrivable with the following alerts: "Stop safely now", "Pre-collision assist not available", "Check Brake System", "Front Camera Temporarily not available", "service vehicle soon", "service advance trac", "hill start assist not available" The accelerator was non-functional; however, when releasing the brake pedal the vehicle starts to accelerate, without press