2022 Ford Maverick engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Ford Maverick — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine failure with fire. Fully engulfed within seconds. Police and fire on site. AAA insurance No prior issues with vehicle”
filed Aug 30, 2026
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the…Campaign 25V345000 · May 23, 2025
- In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the…Campaign 23V380000 · May 26, 2023
Related service bulletins
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 55157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 9, 2026Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS, 2022-2024 Model…
25B51 · Other · issued May 9, 2026
Engine problems in other Maverick years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Maverick | 6 | 25% |
| 2024 Maverick | 8 | 11% |
| 2023 Maverick | 7 | 9% |
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.