2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid engine problems

76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid — 29% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

29%

share of all complaints

12,250 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Eninge started knocking, flashed warnings to pull over immediately. I did and had the vehicle towed to Westway Ford in Irving. Their investigation showed the engine needs a full rebuild and they are claiming it is not covered under warranty. They shared pictures & a written repair estimate. Doing…”
filed Jun 1, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. There was a fuel odor on the exterior and interior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated…”
filed Mar 18, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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 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