AI Damage2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid filed 267 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. The maker issued 13 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 267
- involving a crash
- 6
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 13
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 43% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 31% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 29% of all complaints
- 4 Forward collision avoidance 13% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 12% of all complaints
- 6 Vehicle speed control 11% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel/propulsion system 6% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 3% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 114 complaints (43% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Electrical system: 83 complaints (31% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Engine: 77 complaints (29% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Forward collision avoidance: 34 complaints (13% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 33 complaints (12% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 267 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 114 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 83 | 1 | 3 |
| Engine | 77 | 1 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 34 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 33 | 1 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 0 | 6 |
| Suspension | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Backover prevention | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle crashed into four other vehicles before coming to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. A Police report was filed, but the information was unavailable.
When I put my vehicle in reverse, the rear view camera came on. However, what I didn't realize was that the image displayed on it froze shortly after the camera turned on making it appear that it was clear behind me and safe to back.
There were no warning lights illuminated. The driverâs and passengerâs side air bags did not deploy. There was no property damage. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a rotator cuff tear and a pinched nerve. It is unknown if the other three people in the other vehicle sustained any injuries.
Iâve been noticing that when I am on the freeway and I am increasing my speed to highway speed and between 55 mph to 65 mph the vehicle vibrates like possible suspension issue. This morning at about 2:13 AM when I had just got to a stop sign and my foot was physically on the break.
While starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The failure mileage was 61,000.
Bad CV axel causing shimmy and vibration while driving. The vibration makes the uneven tire wear, replace 4 tires around 21,000 miles. Battery getting low message all the times causing dangerous while driving.
Causes severe vibration under load. Dealer repaired under warranty however this is a wide spread issue and a recall should be issued. 2023 Maverick LXT 44K miles.
The welds broke on the front driver side door. Door has a creaking sound and the door has visibly growing stress crack near the door check arm. I took it to the dealer and here' s their repair comments. "B. CUSTOMER STATES DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CREAKS WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,531 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 4% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Maverick Hybrid has 175 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 267, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some 2022-2024 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit various electrical symptoms and/or a no crank/no start…
Some 2022-2024 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit various electrical symptoms and/or a no crank/no start condition related to an intermittent 12V battery drain that has discharged the 12V battery. This may be due to…
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25M03 Certain 2020-2025 Model Year Escape, 2021-2025 Model Year Corsair and…
Customer Satisfaction Program 25M03 Certain 2020-2025 Model Year Escape, 2021-2025 Model Year Corsair and 2022- 2025 Model Year Maverick Vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid or Plug-In Hybrid engine - Exhaust Gas…
- For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion…
For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is…
- Some 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent vibration and/or crunching noise after…
Some 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent vibration and/or crunching noise after a cold start while the engine is running with the vehicle stationary in drive with no throttle input and brakes…
- Some 2022-2024 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start condition with a discharged…
Some 2022-2024 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start condition with a discharged battery due to a 12V battery drain. This may be due to the software in the air conditioning control module (ACCM). To…
- Some 2022-2025 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start condition due to a 12V battery…
Some 2022-2025 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start condition due to a 12V battery drain after performing the air conditioning control module (ACCM) software update
- Some 2022-2024 Maverick hybrid vehicles may continue to exhibit a no crank/no start condition due to a 12V…
Some 2022-2024 Maverick hybrid vehicles may continue to exhibit a no crank/no start condition due to a 12V battery drain after performing the air conditioning control module (ACCM) software update. This may be due the…
- Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2022-2026 Maverick 2.5L Duratec hybrid vehicles may require various repairs on…
Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2022-2026 Maverick 2.5L Duratec hybrid vehicles may require various repairs on the exhaust system. This may require removal of the exhaust heat exchanger. WSM, Section 309-00 Exhaust System >…
- Some 2022-2025 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start condition due to a 12V battery…
Some 2022-2025 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start condition due to a 12V battery drain after performing the air conditioning control module (ACCM) software update. Engineering is aware of this…
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator, 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair, and…
Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator, 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles equipped with a hybrid powertrain may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp…
- CERTAIN 2018-2024 MODEL YEAR VARIOUS VEHICLES — UPDATE SYNC SOFTWARE
- Some 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles with a hybrid powertrain and built on or before 17-Feb-2025 may exhibit a…
Some 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles with a hybrid powertrain and built on or before 17-Feb-2025 may exhibit a 12V battery drain. This may be due to the software installed in the air conditioning control module (ACCM). To…
NHTSA lists 13 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 267. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (32%), loss of power / limp mode (25%), vibration (12%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 13 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.