Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for recall repairs, of which three were completed. While driving 70 MPH on a five-lane interstate, the navigation screen began to ding, and alerts and messages were displayed. The service track was offline, the incline assist was offline, and the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH and went into LIMP Mode. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The contact reset the battery and continued to drive. The service light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, who stated that the failure was not related to the recalls that were completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. After approximately four days of driving at unknown speeds, the failure recurred. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that the mobile app had sent a notification indicating that remote functions were disabled to preserve the battery, and the battery had entered deep sleep mode. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to unlock on another occasion. The contact stated that he had purchased several external battery chargers to charge the battery due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions. The contact stated that the dealer had replaced the 12-volt battery several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to Krapohl Ford(1415 E Pickard St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858), who replaced the battery; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V019000(Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated as if the transmission was slipping. The contact pulled into his residence driveway when he noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The contact opened the hood and a large amount of gray smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact used a garden hose to put out the smoke. The contact stated that he never saw a flame; however, he smelled the odor of burnt plastic. The contact stated the vehicle then failed to start-up. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the 300 AMP fuse was burnt and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 55-65 MPH, the vehicle shut off. The driver was unable to pull over to the side of the road. The driver was able to jumpstart the vehicle and continued driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred while pulling into a parking lot. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be picked up due to safety concerns. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that a new 12-Volt battery cable overlay was needed, and the current battery cable needed to be disabled. The dealer related the failure to the Ford Customer Satisfaction Program: 22B39 (2022 Maverick HEV No Start Condition), but the contact was informed that the Customer Satisfaction Program had expired. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. …
The contact's wife owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving 65-68 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently to 40 MPH. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond and lost motive power. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he used physical strength to steer the vehicle. The contact was able to drive across four lanes and pulled to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as needed. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shifted into SAFE Mode. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery had failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was determined that the battery needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V158000 (POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The manufacturer extended the warranty on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a cable in the junction box needed to be plugged in and tightened. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery junction box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that the rotary gear shifter was stuck in park(P). The contact had to wait for over 15 minutes for the rotary gear shifter to move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that recently the rotary gear shifter moved independently when touched by the arm. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the most recent failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. In addition, while using the USB plug, there were several unknown messages displayed on the screen. The contact stated that after a while, the radio turned off independently. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V293000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that long after the vehicle was parked or turned off, the vehicle made a clicking noise coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received a recall notification letter stating that the remedy would not be available till the third quarter of 2024. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that he had come to a complete stop and had turned off the vehicle. However, upon attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated after manipulating the battery cable, he was able to restart the vehicle. However, the failure reoccurred on three other occasions and the vehicle failed to restart on the third occurrence of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the battery harness wiring cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,200.
NHTSA investigations
Loss of Motive Power
On January 31, 2024, The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24002) to investigate loss of motive power allegations in model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. Consumers reported a loss of engine power accompanied by complete electrical system failure either while driving or after stopping at a traffic light or stop sign.
Electrical complaints in other Maverick Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid?
NHTSA has 158 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid, 34% of the model year's 467 complaints. The component named most often is wiring › fuses and circuit breakers (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 32,000 miles, and 45% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 2 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.