2022 Ford Maverick electrical system problems
41 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
“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
“When we brought it in for first oil change at the dealership ; when we got it back it had a broken axle which they tried to say we just needed new tires , after contacting service manager and he and I go for a ride in it they kept it for several weeks and put over 300 miles on it and got ford…”
filed May 9, 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
- Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over…Campaign 25V132000 · Feb 28, 2025
- Instrument panel cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gaugesCampaign 25V123000 · Feb 28, 2025
- In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust…Campaign 25V094000 · Feb 14, 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 | 23% |
| 2024 Maverick | 12 | 18% |
| 2023 Maverick | 14 | 18% |
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.