Most common 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems
Share of the 266 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Maverick Hybrid complaints by model year
Best Maverick Hybrid years: 2025, 2024. Compare all years →
2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid recalls (1)
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
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.
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.
What 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 114 →
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 35 MPH while driving downhill and decelerated to 6 MPH while driving uphill. The message "Engine Repair" was displayed, and the power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the diagnostic trouble codes were cleared; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the PCM was previously updated under an unknown recall in 2024; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to Maguire's Ford of Hershey, Inc. (100 N Thistledown Dr, Palmyra, PA 17078); where the diagnostic trouble codes were cleared; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the "Service Advancetrac", "Service Engine Soon", "Power Train Malfunction" "Reduced Power", "Pre-collision Assist Not Available" and "Hill Assist Not available" messages were displayed, and the vehicle decelerated to approximately 28 MPH. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that he was able to continue driving; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 28 MPH. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving on another occasion. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Electrical system all 83 →
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that upon unlocking the vehicle remotely, the exterior lights of the vehicle failed to illuminate. Additionally, the contact stated that the cabin lights failed to illuminate upon entering the vehicle, making it difficult to find the ignition switch to start the vehicle at night. Additionally, the contact stated that he had received notification from the Mobile App that certain vehicle functions were disabled due to low battery and to contact the dealer. Additionally, the contact stated that the battery charge displayed 11.4 Volts instead of 12 Volts after charging the battery overnight and for an extended time. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost drive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled to the side of the road. …
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 35 MPH while driving downhill and decelerated to 6 MPH while driving uphill. The message "Engine Repair" was displayed, and the power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the diagnostic trouble codes were cleared; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the PCM was previously updated under an unknown recall in 2024; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to Maguire's Ford of Hershey, Inc. (100 N Thistledown Dr, Palmyra, PA 17078); where the diagnostic trouble codes were cleared; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
Engine & cooling all 78 →
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the wheels locked up as if the contact had depressed the brake pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated to approximately 20 MPH and he observed that the "Service Advancetrac" and the check engine warning lights had illuminated. The contact stated that other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and stopped. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle however, the "Service Advancetrac" and check engine lights remained illuminated. The contact stated that he drove the vehicle off the highway however, while driving the vehicle would not accelerate above 35 MPH. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was unintentionally accelerating while depressing the brake pedal. …
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the "Service Engine Immediately" message was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle started losing motive power. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle decelerated to 5 MPH. The contact stopped and had the vehicle towed to a dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The contact used a handheld scanner and retrieved DTC: P1061 (Faulty Rod Bearing). The vehicle was towed to the same dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Maverick Hybrid to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 266 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid?
The transmission & drivetrain — 114 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (83) and engine & cooling (78).
How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid have?
There is 1 recall for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid, the most recent from December 18, 2025 (control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Maverick Hybrid?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2025 and 2024. See the full Ford Maverick Hybrid years comparison.
At what mileage do 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 15,000 miles; 91% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.