2023 Ford Maverick electrical system problems

What owners report

• “My 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid experienced repeated 12V battery discharge and “Deep Sleep” events associated with Recall 24C01 and SSM 53801. The vehicle repeatedly discharged the 12V battery while parked under normal conditions. In January 2026, after approximately two weeks parked in freezing…”

  filed May 14, 2026

• “The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake lights and turn signals failed to function as intended. In addition, the message “Brake Light Failure” was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic…”

  filed Mar 24, 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 gauges
  Campaign 25V123000 · Feb 28, 2025
• Body control module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights
  Campaign 25V095000 · Feb 14, 2025
• 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail
  Campaign 25V019000 · Jan 17, 2025
• Body Control Module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights
  Campaign 24V293000 · Apr 26, 2024
• Body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery…
  Campaign 24V267000 · Apr 12, 2024

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

Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Ford Maverick