NHTSA (USA)CriticalDo Not Drive
This page covers 18 recalls, 153 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 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 dominant pattern across 2024 Ford Maverick complaints centers on the powertrain and electrical system. Owners most frequently describe the transmission dropping into neutral unexpectedly and a loss of power or acceleration, sometimes accompanied by a powertrain warning message. Several owners report this happening more than once on the same vehicle. A related complaint involves front-end vibration and shaking during acceleration, where harder throttle input makes the shaking noticeably worse, owners describe it as feeling like something under the engine or front axle is failing. The electrical system draws the second-highest complaint volume, though those reports are more varied in nature. A smaller cluster of engine complaints rounds out the top three reported systems. The sudden loss of acceleration during turns or on inclines is a recurring detail in the powertrain reports.
153
Total Complaints
8
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Ford Maverick has 18 recalls, the most serious being a software defect in hybrid models that can cause the transmission to shift into neutral without warning, cutting drive power and raising the risk of a crash. Prior repair attempts for this issue did not fully resolve the problem for some vehicles, and separate filings cover both the original defect and the failed repairs. On the chassis side, front lower control arm ball joints may have been installed incorrectly and can disconnect from the wheel knuckle, causing a sudden loss of steering control. The fuel tank on certain trucks can develop a leak at a seam in the tank, and a leaking engine block heater cord can short-circuit and start a fire when plugged in.
Child seat safety is a recurring theme across several recalls: second-row tether anchors on certain vehicles may not thread fully into the mounting point or may not be properly secured, and either way the anchor can pull free in a crash. Several recalls affect rear lighting and visibility: the body control module can switch off one or both taillights, rear turn signals that burn out will not trigger the faster flash rate that warns the driver of the failure, and prior software repairs for both issues did not hold on some vehicles. The rearview camera can freeze or go blank while reversing, and the front wiper motor can fail entirely in wet conditions. Trailer wiring on vehicles with tow setups can also lose function, reducing brake and light signals to a towed trailer. Two label recalls affect certain trims where the tire and loading information sticker shows incorrect pressure, capacity, or spare tire size.
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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.
At a glance
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.
At a glance
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.
At a glance
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.
At a glance
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.
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
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 upper tether anchor points on second-row seats may not be properly secured, allowing a child car seat tether strap to detach during a crash.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership for repair of the second-row seat upper tether anchorages.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The second-row child seat tether anchors may not fully engage, preventing them from properly securing a child seat.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the tether anchorage points at no cost to you.
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
The front windshield wiper motor may stop working, causing the wipers to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as needed 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
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 tire and loading information label contains incorrect data on some trucks, which could cause owners to overload the vehicle or overinflate the spare tire, leading to poor handling or tire failure.
What the fix does
Ford will mail a corrected tire and loading information label. Ford dealers will install it free of charge upon request.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire and loading information label on your vehicle may show incorrect vehicle capacity, tire pressure, and spare tire size specifications.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you a corrected label at no charge. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with recall number 24C08.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank has an incompletely sealed seam between its two molded halves, which can allow fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel tank at no cost to you.
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.
