2023 Ford Maverick Problems & Complaints

Most common 2023 Ford Maverick problems

• Transmission & drivetrain~50,000 miles
  1923%
• Electrical system~50,000 miles
  1519%
• Other / not specified
  1215%
• Suspension~45,000 miles
  1012%
• Driver assistance~12,000 miles
  1012%
• Body & structure~83,000 miles
  810%
• Engine & cooling
  79%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~10,000 miles
  67%
• Brakes~18,000 miles
  56%
• Steering~14,000 miles
  56%
• Seats~27,000 miles
  34%
• Lights~50,000 miles
  34%
• Equipment & accessories
  22%
• Air bags
  22%
• Fuel & propulsion system
  22%
• Speed control & acceleration
  22%
• Wheels & tires
  11%
• Locks & latches~0 miles
  11%
• Seat belts
  11%

Share of the 81 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

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2023 Ford Maverick recalls (21)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2023 Ford Maverick:

What 2023 Ford Maverick owners say

Transmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brakes made a loud screeching sound and the vehicle surged forward before coming to a complete stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the passenger's side axle was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started shaking, prompting the contact to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was pulled over, and a squealing, clicking, and grinding sound started coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions and was diagnosed with a CV shaft failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Electrical system

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake lights and turn signals failed to function as intended. In addition, the message "Brake Light Failure" was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that the parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V104000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting); however, parts were unavailable for the recall repair. The contact's husband purchased and replaced the light bulbs lights. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was informed that there was no assistance available. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

I Was backing into my designated parking spot in front of our store and a estranged driver cut me off and parked in two parking spots including the designated parking spot in front of the store and a handicapped parking spot next to the designated parking spot causing me to back into another car illegally parked in a third handicap in front of the store. The passenger side view mirror was clipped and the glass cracked on the passenger side door.

Suspension

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was wobbling to the left and to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with CV axle failure. The contact was informed that the CV axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a loud clucking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a fractured front stabilizer and stabilizer link. The front stabilizer and stabilizer link were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.

2023 Ford Maverick engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Small pickup.