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This page covers 17 recalls, 36 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Ford Maverick.
25 mpg combined
9.4 L/100km
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
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.
The 2025 Ford Maverick draws the most complaints around its forward collision avoidance system and powertrain behavior. On the driver assistance side, owners frequently describe the automatic emergency braking activating unexpectedly, phantom braking with no obstacle present, and in some cases the system failing to respond when they expected it to engage. Powertrain complaints center on the transmission behaving erratically, including reports of the vehicle lurching or surging forward while the driver is actively braking, particularly in Eco mode. A handful of owners also report electrical system issues, most notably water intrusion through the windshield cowl area that soaks the passenger-side floor during rain. One isolated report describes a major internal engine failure involving cylinder wall damage. The water intrusion pattern is notable because several owners describe it as reproducible every time it rains.
36
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Ford Maverick has 17 recalls, the most serious being fire risks from an engine block heater that can overheat while plugged in during parking, and from an oil leak that can ignite on hot engine or exhaust components.
Several recalls involve loss of vehicle control. The electric brake booster's circuit board can overheat and cut anti-lock braking, traction control, electronic stability control, and power brake assist, requiring greater pedal force to stop. On hybrid and electric models, the integrated park module may fail to hold the vehicle in park, allowing it to roll away. A front lower control arm ball joint can disconnect from the wheel knuckle, causing sudden loss of steering and handling. The EGR valve can also fail unexpectedly and cut drive power while moving.
Occupant safety issues cluster around the airbag system. The dashboard cover can break apart when the passenger airbag fires, sending pieces toward occupants. The passenger seat sensor may misread whether an adult is seated and suppress the airbag in a crash. A separate indicator light that should warn of a deactivated airbag can come loose and become invisible on the dashboard. The moonroof glass may not be properly bonded to its frame and can detach while driving, becoming a hazard for other vehicles. There is also a trailer lighting issue where trailer lights and brakes may not function, reducing the trailer's visibility to other drivers.
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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 →
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
The engine block heater can overheat when plugged in while the vehicle is parked, creating a fire risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the block heater and inspect or replace the electrical cord. Owners can also choose to replace the heater element with a plug and remove the cord.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The front passenger seat sensor may fail to detect an occupant, causing the airbag system to disable the passenger-front airbag even when someone is seated.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace the front passenger seat occupant classification sensor.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The sensor that detects whether an adult or child sits in the front passenger seat may fail, preventing the airbag system from responding correctly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The moonroof glass may not be securely attached to its frame, allowing it to loosen and separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will check the glass date code and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The moonroof glass may not be properly bonded to its frame, which could cause the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The exhaust gas recirculation valve may fail, causing unexpected loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
Ford will replace or repair the exhaust gas recirculation valve. Remedy details will be provided in an upcoming letter.
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 instrument panel topper may not be properly secured. If the passenger-front airbag inflates in a crash, the topper could detach and be thrown toward occupants.
What the fix does
Replace the instrument panel topper. Ford will mail you a notification with instructions to visit a dealership for the replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The instrument panel cover may separate when the airbag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The park module may fail to lock the transmission into park when you shift into park, allowing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Ford will update the park module software through an over-the-air update or at a dealer, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The cylinder head may have been made improperly, causing the ball plugs inside to fail and leak oil.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the cylinder head assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The cover on the electric brake booster's control unit may trap heat, causing the circuit board to overheat. This can disable stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or reduce brake power assist.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the entire electric brake booster at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The electric brake booster may have a manufacturing defect that causes the control unit to overheat, reducing power brake assist and stability control.
What the fix does
Ford will replace the electric brake booster at a dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The air bag indicator light on your dashboard may become loose or fall out of place, making it invisible to you. This prevents you from seeing important air bag system warnings.
What the fix does
Your dealer will install retaining clips to secure the indicator light in place at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The passenger airbag disabled indicator light may not be securely attached to the dashboard, causing it to loosen. This prevents you from knowing whether the passenger-front airbag is armed or disabled.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will install clips to secure the indicator to the dashboard.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The engine block heater can overheat when the vehicle is parked with the heater plugged in.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if needed. Alternatively, install a blanking plug and remove the heater cord.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
