2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems & reliability
258 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
3 complaints report injuries (3 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 110 | 43% |
| Electrical System | 82 | 32% |
| Engine | 76 | 29% |
| Unknown OR Other | 38 | 15% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 34 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 12% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 6% |
| Suspension | 8 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 15,000 miles (middle 50% between 6,625 and 32,946 miles), based on 28 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The truck was being towed behind a motor home, while making a normal left turn from a complete stop the truck began swing wildly from side to side (death wobble). After stopping I found a dash warning "Steering Assist Fault, Service Required" and "Drive Mode Not Available". At that time the truck steering was very…”
Lane Departure · filed Jul 31, 2026
“Significant disruptive vibration upon acceleration at high speeds due to premature failure of front CV Axles. Confirmed failure of both axles by manufacturer at approximately 61,000 miles.”
Power Train · filed Jul 28, 2026
“The Ford Maverick has a known issue with "grabby brakes." I recently took my vehicle in for service and was advised the vehicle had an outstanding service bulletin to solve this problem. The repair given by Ford is ineffectual. There is a potential problems, even at low speeds, for sudden braking and collisions. This…”
Service Brakes · filed Jun 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid.
Some 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent vibration and/or crunching noise after a cold start while the engine is running with the vehicle stationary in drive with no throttle input and brakes…
SSM 54980 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 2, 2026
Some 2022-2024 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit various electrical symptoms and/or a no crank/no start condition related to an intermittent 12V battery drain that has discharged the 12V battery. This may be due to…
SSM 54785 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 28, 2026
Some 2022-2024 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start condition with a discharged battery due to a 12V battery drain. This may be due to the software in the air conditioning control module (ACCM). To…
SSM 54746 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 15, 2026
Some 2022-2024 Maverick hybrid vehicles may continue to exhibit a no crank/no start condition due to a 12V battery drain after performing the air conditioning control module (ACCM) software update. This may be due the…
SSM 54632 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2026
Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2022-2026 Maverick 2.5L Duratec hybrid vehicles may require various repairs on the exhaust system. This may require removal of the exhaust heat exchanger. WSM, Section 309-00 Exhaust System >…
SSM 54631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2026
Some 2022-2025 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start condition due to a 12V battery drain after performing the air conditioning control module (ACCM) software update
SSM 54621 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 2, 2026
Some 2022-2025 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start condition due to a 12V battery drain after performing the air conditioning control module (ACCM) software update. Engineering is aware of this…
SSM 54519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 26, 2026
Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator, 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles equipped with a hybrid powertrain may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp…
SSM 53982 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2025
Some 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles with a hybrid powertrain and built on or before 17-Feb-2025 may exhibit a 12V battery drain. This may be due to the software installed in the air conditioning control module (ACCM). To…
SSM 53801 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2025
Certain 2018-2024 model year various vehicles — update sync software
24B47 S1 · Other · issued May 10, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 15,000 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.