2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems & reliability
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid. 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.
0 complaints report injuries (0 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 26% |
| Engine | 3 | 13% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 13% |
| Power Train | 3 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 13% |
| Unknown OR Other | 3 | 13% |
| Steering | 2 | 9% |
| Structure | 2 | 9% |
| Suspension | 2 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 9% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
What owners report
“Structural metal had improper coating that allows for rust. As this rust continues it will weaken the structural components of the truck”
Structure · filed Jul 20, 2026
“While using the Auto Hold feature and stopped at a light, the truck went forward on its own - then made a loud clunk noise. Turned Auto Hold off and brought truck to Ford Service Dept. They could not find the problem.”
Service Brakes · filed Jun 30, 2026
“The contact called on behalf of her son who owned a 2025 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver and her son loss control of the vehicle causing the front passenger side corner of the vehicle to crash into another vehicle; No further…”
Suspension · filed Jun 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid.
The instrument panel cluster (IPC) in 2023-2026 Escape and 2025-2026 Maverick hybrid vehicles has a power gauge section on the left side of the display. This power gauge section has a white or gray engine icon that is…
SSM 54808 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 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 2024-2025 Escape Hybrid/Maverick Hybrid/Nautilus Hybrid/F-150 non-Lightning/F-Super Duty/Bronco and 2025 Expedition/Navigator/Ranger vehicles where customers have installed an aftermarket supplemental braking…
SSM 54250 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 26, 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
Some 2025 Maverick hybrid vehicles built on or before 17-Feb-2025 may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0001:88 stored in the air conditioning control module (ACCM). If no customers symptoms are present, download…
SSM 53800 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 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
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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.
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