NHTSA (USA)CriticalDo Not Drive
This page covers 42 recalls, 592 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Ford Maverick.
25–26 mpg combined
9–9.4 L/100km
Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2022 Ford Maverick draws complaints spread fairly evenly across its electrical system, powertrain, and engine. On the electrical side, owners frequently report battery drain severe enough to stall the truck mid-drive, sometimes leaving them stranded and needing a jump start. Powertrain complaints center on drivetrain behavior and axle issues, with some owners describing rough or unexpected responses during normal driving. Engine-related reports include stalling and a recurring fuel smell that several owners tie to what they describe as fuel leaking near the tank. A smaller but notable group of complaints involves the steering, with owners describing the wheel pulling sharply or kicking back unexpectedly during turns or highway driving. Brake complaints also appear, with some owners noting a momentary loss of pedal feel during stops, a symptom dealers often struggle to reproduce on inspection.
592
Total Complaints
13
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Ford Maverick has 42 recalls, the most serious being fire risks from a fuel tank that may have been drilled through during bed-liner installation or damaged during assembly, allowing fuel to leak near hot engine components.
Several additional fire-related concerns affect hybrid and plug-in hybrid models specifically: if the 2.5L hybrid engine fails, oil and fuel vapor can escape into the engine bay and ignite, and earlier repair attempts for this issue did not fully resolve it. The engine block heater, when cracked and leaking coolant, can short-circuit when plugged in and start a fire.
On the drivetrain side, the hybrid powertrain control module software can cause an unexpected shift into neutral and a sudden loss of drive power. Related battery monitoring failures mean the 12-volt battery can degrade and fail without warning, cutting power to hazard lights or killing the engine, and multiple earlier repair attempts for this cluster of issues were not completed correctly. A separate concern affects the front suspension: the lower ball joint can detach from the wheel knuckle, causing a loss of steering control.
Occupant safety recalls include rear seatbelt buckles that may not be properly anchored to the floor and side-curtain airbags that may not deploy correctly in a crash. Towing-related software errors can disable trailer brakes or leave trailer lights dark.
A cluster of lighting and display issues covers much of the remaining list: tail lights can switch off while driving, brake lights can illuminate without the driver pressing the pedal, the rearview camera can freeze or go blank in reverse, the instrument panel
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The front lower control arm ball joints may have been installed or repaired incorrectly at the factory, which could allow the control arm to separate from the front wheel knuckle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle, causing brake lights, turn signal lights, or brake function to stop working.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the integrated trailer module software, or the vehicle will receive a software update over-the-air. Both are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software may unexpectedly shift the vehicle into neutral, causing loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software at no charge to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The engine block heater can crack and leak coolant. When plugged in, the leaked coolant may cause an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the block heater at no cost, or install a blanking plug and remove the heater cord.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image or fail to clear the image after backing up.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Incorrect prior repairs to 2.5L hybrid or plug-in hybrid engines may allow engine oil and fuel vapor to leak into the engine compartment, where they can accumulate near hot surfaces and ignition sources, risking engine compartment fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software at no cost to reprogram engine controls and prevent the failure.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The body and powertrain control modules may not properly detect changes in your 12-volt battery's charge level.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and powertrain control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On certain Maverick hybrid trucks, instrument cluster software may fail to illuminate the backlight, preventing warning lights, indicators, and gauges from displaying correctly.
What the fix does
Ford will mail instructions to have a dealership update the instrument cluster software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error in the antilock brake control module may cause brake lights to stay on or turn on when you're not braking. This affects vehicles with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine and towing package.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the antilock brake control module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, resulting in loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the trailer brake control module may prevent electric or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes from working when towing.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel cluster may fail to properly light up warning lights or gauges due to incorrect repair from a previous recall.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The body and powertrain control modules may not properly detect changes in the 12-volt battery's charge level in certain 2022 Mavericks that received an earlier repair under recall 24V-590.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ABS module may incorrectly activate the brake lights even when the driver is not braking.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the ABS module software at no cost to restore proper brake light operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Repairs from a previous Ford recall may not have been completed correctly on your truck. Additionally, a software issue could cause tail lamps to turn off while driving.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to take your truck to a dealership for a software update to the body control module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A prior repair from recall 23C41 may not have been completed correctly. Additionally, the turn signal warning light may not flash faster when a bulb fails, so you might not notice a burned-out bulb.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the body control module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The body control module may incorrectly turn off one or both rear tail lights on certain previously repaired vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the body control module software at no cost to restore proper tail light function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A rear turn signal may stop working. The vehicle won't change its turn signal flash rate to alert you that the signal has failed.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the body control module software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The 12-volt battery may degrade and suddenly fail, leaving the vehicle without electrical power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the 12-volt battery and replace it if necessary at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may prevent the rearview camera image from appearing or cause it to freeze while reversing.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update your vehicle's radio software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may freeze when the vehicle is in reverse, affecting visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Connected Touch Radio software at no cost to restore camera function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software problem may prevent the rearview camera image from appearing or cause it to freeze while you are reversing.
What the fix does
Ford will update your vehicle's radio software at a dealership to fix the camera display issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine control and body control computers may fail to detect low battery charge, causing the engine to stall, not restart after automatic shutdowns, or disabling hazard lights.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership for a software update to both control modules.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The body and power train control modules may fail to detect changes in the 12-volt battery's state of charge.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software may unexpectedly shift the vehicle into neutral, causing loss of driving power.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may cause your truck's tail lamps to turn off while you're driving.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update your body control module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The body control module may unintentionally turn off one or both rear tail lights.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the body control module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The body and powertrain control modules may not properly detect changes in your 12-volt battery's charge level.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and powertrain control module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may prevent the instrument cluster backlight from working, making warning lights, indicators, and gauges difficult or impossible to see.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the instrument cluster software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel cluster may fail to display warning lights or gauges properly, preventing drivers from seeing important information.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The turn signal indicator light flashes at the normal speed even when a turn signal bulb burns out, so you might not realize the bulb has failed.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update your vehicle's body control module to fix this issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When a rear turn signal fails, the vehicle doesn't change the flash rate to alert you that the signal isn't working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the body control module software at no cost to restore the warning system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine oil and fuel vapor may leak into the engine compartment when the engine fails, accumulating near hot components and creating a fire risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 models or update powertrain software in others. Engine replacement occurs if connecting rod bearing failure is detected.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the antilock braking system control module can cause brake lights to turn on or remain lit even when you're not braking.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the ABS control module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The antilock brake system module may cause brake lights to turn on by themselves when you're not braking.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the antilock brake system module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side curtain airbags may fail to deploy properly and not meet Canadian safety requirements for ejection protection.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace the side curtain airbag modules.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side-curtain air bags may not deploy properly in a crash, failing to meet federal ejection mitigation safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the left and right side-curtain air bag modules with new ones at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine failure can release oil and fuel vapor into the engine compartment, where they may accumulate near hot engine or exhaust components and ignite.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the under-engine shield and active grille shutter to prevent oil and fuel vapor accumulation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the integrated trailer brake control module can prevent a towed trailer with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes from braking properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the trailer brake control module software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank may have been damaged during manufacturing, potentially developing holes that could cause fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealer for a fuel tank inspection. Damaged tanks will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During spray-in bed-liner installation, drill holes may have damaged the fuel tank, compromising its integrity and safety.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your fuel tank and replace it if damaged, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear seat belt buckles may not be securely fastened to the rear floor, reducing their ability to protect occupants in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
