2024 FORD MAVERICK — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 163 complaints · 16 recalls
Most-reported system: POWER TRAIN (26 complaints · 16.0%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 10
  • Fires 0
  • Injuries 6
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution POWER TRAIN appears in 26 of 163 owner complaints (16.0%) in this vehicle snapshot. POWER TRAIN: 26 complaints, 16.0% of reports POWER TRAIN 26 · 16.0% ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 22 complaints, 13.5% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22 · 13.5% ENGINE: 14 complaints, 8.6% of reports ENGINE 14 · 8.6% SERVICE BRAKES: 12 complaints, 7.4% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 12 · 7.4% · 3 crash reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 11 complaints, 6.8% of reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 11 · 6.8% · 4 crash reports BACK OVER PREVENTION: 8 complaints, 4.9% of reports BACK OVER PREVENTION 8 · 4.9% · 2 crash reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: 7 complaints, 4.3% of reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7 · 4.3% FUEL SYSTEM: 6 complaints, 3.7% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 6 · 3.7% VISIBILITY: 6 complaints, 3.7% of reports VISIBILITY 6 · 3.7% UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 48 complaints, 29.5% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 48 · 29.5% · 5 crash reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
POWER TRAIN 26 16.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22 13.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ENGINE 14 8.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 12 7.4% 3 crashes · 0 fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 11 6.8% 4 crashes · 0 fires
BACK OVER PREVENTION 8 4.9% 2 crashes · 0 fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7 4.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
FUEL SYSTEM 6 3.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
VISIBILITY 6 3.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 48 29.5% 5 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-08-22 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jan 2024; the first recall shown was reported in Dec 2023. 2024-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2024-Q2: 10 owner reports 10 2024-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 2024-Q4: 26 owner reports 26 2025-Q1: 30 owner reports 30 2025-Q2: 21 owner reports 21 2025-Q3: 16 owner reports 16 2025-Q4: 10 owner reports 10 2026-Q1: 19 owner reports 19 2026-Q2: 11 owner reports 11 2026-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 Owner reports Dec 2023 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 23V848000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V848000 Recall campaign 24V185000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V185000 Recall campaign 24V266000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V266000 Recall campaign 24V293000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V293000 Recall campaign 24V330000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V330000 Recall campaign 24V594000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V594000 Recall campaign 24V684000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V684000 Recall campaign 24V778000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V778000 Recall campaign 25V094000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V094000 Recall campaign 25V095000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V095000 Recall campaign 25V133000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V133000 Recall campaign 25V442000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V442000 Recall campaign 25V685000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V685000 Recall campaign 25V881000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V881000 Recall campaign 26V104000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V104000 Recall campaign 26V340000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V340000
  • Campaign 24V266000 was reported 10 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V330000 was reported 67 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V594000 was reported 7 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V778000 was reported 199 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V094000 was reported 234 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V095000 was reported 234 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V133000 was reported 361 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V442000 was reported 198 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V685000 was reported 556 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V881000 was reported 654 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V104000 was reported 605 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V340000 was reported 348 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2024-Q1 Owner reports 3
2024-Q2 Owner reports 10
2024-Q3 Owner reports 12
2024-Q4 Owner reports 26
2025-Q1 Owner reports 30
2025-Q2 Owner reports 21
2025-Q3 Owner reports 16
2025-Q4 Owner reports 10
2026-Q1 Owner reports 19
2026-Q2 Owner reports 11
2026-Q3 Owner reports 5
Recall campaign 1 23V848000
Recall campaign 1 24V185000
Recall campaign 1 24V266000
Recall campaign 1 24V293000
Recall campaign 1 24V330000
Recall campaign 1 24V594000
Recall campaign 1 24V684000
Recall campaign 1 24V778000
Recall campaign 1 25V094000
Recall campaign 1 25V095000
Recall campaign 1 25V133000
Recall campaign 1 25V442000
Recall campaign 1 25V685000
Recall campaign 1 25V881000
Recall campaign 1 26V104000
Recall campaign 1 26V340000
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Safety Recalls (16)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V848000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal will not notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C41.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V185000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine immediately if a fuel leak is detected or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminates. Dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S17.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V266000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT
    Consequence:
    Incorrect tire and capacity information may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will mail new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C08.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V293000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V330000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V594000

    Report date
    Component:
    VISIBILITY
    Consequence:
    Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S51.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V684000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the Connected Touch Radio (CTR) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S59.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V778000

    Report date
    Component:
    CHILD SEAT
    Consequence:
    A child seat that is not secured properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will repair the tether anchorage points, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C33.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V094000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal cannot notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C04.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V095000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S07.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V133000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.
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  12. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V442000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
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  13. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V685000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT
    Consequence:
    An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
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  14. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V881000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026. This is an expansion of Recalls 24V330 (24S33) and 25V133 (25S16).
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  15. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V104000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
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  16. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V340000

    Report date
    Component:
    SUSPENSION
    Consequence:
    A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 4, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.

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