2023 Ford Maverick power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Ford Maverick — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“During acceleration from 40-60 miles per hour, there was a pronounced vibration/shudder through the front end of the vehicle. After taking it to the dealership, they advised both front axles would need to be replaced. The catastrophic failure of an axle is likely to cause a car crash. The problem…”
filed May 7, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started shaking, prompting the contact to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was pulled over, and a squealing, clicking, and grinding sound started coming from the…”
filed Apr 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery…Campaign 25V158000 · Mar 14, 2025
- Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into…Campaign 25V133000 · Feb 28, 2025
- Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into…Campaign 24V330000 · May 10, 2024
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes 26-2194. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct a part description " Loctite 638", update the claim quantity for the drain/fill plug, update the claim quantity of the wheel hub…
TSB 26-2328 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 15, 2026Some 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit a shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph (100 km/h), with no…
SSM 54939 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 2026Some 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit a shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph (100 km/h), with no…
SSM 54797 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 4, 2026This bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the all-wheel drive (AWD) module for Bronco Sport vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the…
TSB 26-2194 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 26, 2026
Power Train problems in other Maverick years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Maverick | 5 | 23% |
| 2024 Maverick | 16 | 24% |
| 2022 Maverick | 38 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.