Ford Maverick Recalls

The Ford Maverick has 71 recalls spanning 1975 through 2026, with the most serious recent issue being a front lower control arm ball joint defect on 2022–2026 models where the control arm can disconnect from the wheel knuckle, causing sudden loss of steering and vehicle control.

The current 2025–2026 generation carries a cluster of significant safety concerns. The integrated park module can fail to lock when the driver shifts into park, allowing the vehicle to roll away. On 2025–2026 models, the moonroof glass may not be properly bonded to the frame and can detach while driving, becoming a hazard for surrounding traffic. The instrument panel cover can separate when the front passenger airbag deploys, sending pieces toward occupants. The passenger seat occupant classification sensor can misread whether an adult is seated and suppress the front airbag accordingly. On 2025 models specifically, the electric brake booster's circuit board can overheat and cause loss of anti-lock braking, stability control, and power brake assist, requiring noticeably more pedal force to stop. A cylinder head defect on 2025 models can cause ball plugs to fail and leak oil near hot exhaust components, raising the fire risk. The EGR valve on 2025 models can fail without warning and cut drive power. On 2025 models equipped with an engine block heater, the heater can overheat while the vehicle is parked and plugged in, also creating a fire risk.

The 2022–2024 generation has a dense recall history of its own. Hybrid-equipped 2022–2024 models have a powertrain control module software defect that can cause an unexpected shift into neutral and loss of drive power, and prior repair attempts for this issue did not fully resolve it on all vehicles. A related battery monitoring issue on 2022–2023 hybrid models means the control modules can fail to detect a depleted 12-volt battery, cutting power to hazard lights or killing drive power entirely, and multiple rounds of repair were required before all affected vehicles were addressed. The 2022–2024 model years also have a rearview camera that can freeze or display a blank image while reversing, rear tail lights that the body control module can inadvertently shut off while driving, and a rear turn signal failure that the vehicle does not detect or alert the driver to. On 2023–2024 models, the front windshield wiper motor can fail entirely. The 2022–2023 hybrid instrument cluster can fail to illuminate gauges or warning lights.

Several 2022 model year issues stand out. The fuel tank can have holes from installation damage, leaking fuel and raising fire risk. On 2022 hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, an engine failure can allow oil and fuel vapors to escape into the engine compartment and ignite. Rear seatbelt buckles may not be properly anchored to the floor. Side curtain airbags may fail to deploy correctly in a crash. On tow-equipped 2022 models, a software error can prevent a trailer's brakes from functioning. The ABS module on certain 2022 vehicles can trigger the brake lights without the driver touching the brake pedal.

On 2024 models, the rear child seat tether anchors may not be fully threaded and can pull free in a crash. A small number of 2024 models also have a tire and loading information label with incorrect capacity and pressure figures.

Going back to the original 1975–1977 generation, the 1977 model year had a manual steering gear with recirculating