Model year 2023 · Small Pickup Trucks 4WD, Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
2023 Ford Maverick: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2023 Ford Maverick at 21–37 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls and 347 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MAVERICK HYBRID.
2023 Ford Maverick recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 22 safety recalls for the 2023 Ford Maverick, newest first.
Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower ball joint
NHTSA 26V340000 Reported May 27, 2026 Do not drive
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26S36)
- Units affected
- 4,653 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
- Risk
- A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Exterior lighting: Tail lights and 1 more component
NHTSA 26V104000 Reported Feb 20, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26C10)
- Components
- Exterior lighting: Tail lights; Electrical system: Integrated trailer brake control
- Units affected
- 4,381,878 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
NHTSA 25V881000 Reported Dec 18, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 24S33)
- Units affected
- 87 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 February 12, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026. This is an expansion of Recalls 24V330 (24S33) and 25V133 (25S16).
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Equipment: Electrical: Engine block heater
NHTSA 25V685000 Reported Oct 10, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25SA4)
- Units affected
- 59,006 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
- Risk
- An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Back over prevention: Software
NHTSA 25V442000 Reported Jun 27, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S72)
- Units affected
- 200,237 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Engine
NHTSA 25V345000 Reported May 23, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S54)
- Units affected
- 1,809 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. 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.
- Risk
- 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 update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and 1 more component
NHTSA 25V158000 Reported Mar 14, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S26)
- Components
- Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Electrical system: Body control module/bcm
- Units affected
- 48,041 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
- Risk
- 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 April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel
NHTSA 25V123000 Reported Feb 28, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25C06)
- Units affected
- 933 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Maverick Hybrid vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-140. 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.
- Risk
- 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 April 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C06.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
NHTSA 25V133000 Reported Feb 28, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S16)
- Units affected
- 207 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- 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 April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Body control module: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 25V094000 Reported Feb 14, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25C04)
- Components
- Electrical system: Body control module: Software; Exterior lighting: Turn signal
- Units affected
- 1,635 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-848. 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 has failed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal cannot 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 March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C04.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Body control module: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 25V095000 Reported Feb 14, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S07)
- Components
- Electrical system: Body control module: Software; Exterior lighting: Tail lights
- Units affected
- 2,711 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-293. The body control module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.
- Risk
- 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 body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S07.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
NHTSA 25V019000 Reported Jan 17, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S02)
- Units affected
- 272,817 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.
- Risk
- Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S02. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 24V-267 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Back over prevention: Software
NHTSA 24V684000 Reported Sep 13, 2024
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 24S59)
- Units affected
- 273,701 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 were mailed on March 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S59.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer: Motor
NHTSA 24V594000 Reported Aug 9, 2024
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 24S51)
- Units affected
- 86,852 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
- Risk
- 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S51.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
NHTSA 24V330000 Reported May 10, 2024
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 24S33)
- Units affected
- 9,312 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Body control module: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 24V293000 Reported Apr 26, 2024
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 24S27)
- Components
- Electrical system: Body control module: Software; Exterior lighting: Tail lights
- Units affected
- 242,669 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Body control module/bcm and 1 more component
NHTSA 24V267000 Reported Apr 12, 2024
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 24S24)
- Components
- Electrical system: Body control module/bcm; Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
- Units affected
- 456,565 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Tires
NHTSA 24V223000 Reported Mar 22, 2024
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 24S20)
- Units affected
- 115 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S20.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel
NHTSA 24V140000 Reported Feb 23, 2024
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 24C01)
- Units affected
- 62,813 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Exterior lighting: Turn signal: Bulbs and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V848000 Reported Dec 15, 2023
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 23C41)
- Components
- Exterior lighting: Turn signal: Bulbs; Electrical system: Body control module: Software
- Units affected
- 189,814 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Engine
NHTSA 23V380000 Reported May 26, 2023
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 23S27)
- Units affected
- 125,322 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Exterior lighting: Tail lights
NHTSA 23V160000 Reported Mar 10, 2023
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 23C04)
- Units affected
- 2,716 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
2023 Ford Maverick fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2023 Ford Maverick owner complaints
Owners have filed 347 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Maverick, most recently on Oct 14, 2026. 11 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 injured people and 1 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
