2022 Ford Maverick electrical system problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2022 Ford Maverick — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Ford Maverick is subject to rodent invasions which caused an engine fire. We had to file a State Farm Insurance Claim ($4016.36 of repairs done to repair the engine including electrical, emission system, cowl, fuel system, and insulation.) This was completed XXX. We have been faithfully…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
“I was trying to turn and the wheel kept kicking back the other direction. About a week prior to this as I was driving down the road all of a sudden the wheel threw me across a median and into incoming traffic almost causing multiple accidents. I have a video of it but it won’t allow me to upload…”
filed May 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with…Campaign 26V104000 · Feb 20, 2026
- Instrument panel cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gaugesCampaign 25V123000 · Feb 28, 2025
- Body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery…Campaign 25V127000 · Feb 28, 2025
- Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over…Campaign 25V132000 · Feb 28, 2025
- Body control module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lightsCampaign 25V095000 · Feb 14, 2025
- 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly failCampaign 25V019000 · Jan 17, 2025
Related service bulletins
NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module…
26E04 · Emissions · issued Jul 9, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Maverick years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Maverick | 5 | 21% |
| 2024 Maverick | 13 | 18% |
| 2023 Maverick | 15 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Ford Maverick
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.