2025 Ford Maverick: common problems and reliability
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98 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 12 recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 Maverick?The 2025 Ford Maverick has 98 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 12 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and forward collision avoidance.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Ford Maverick vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the Maverick?
Across the 5 Maverick model years we track, complaint volume runs from 344 (2023) to 616 (2022). With 98 complaints, the 2025 Maverick sits below the model's median of 176.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2025 Maverick
electrical system
Campaign 25V343000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
air bags:sensor:occupant classification:status indicator lamp/light
Campaign 25V350000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick vehicles. The air bag indicator light on the dashboard may be loose or dislodged, and not visible to occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
electronic stability control (esc)
Campaign 25V787000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles. The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.
engine
Campaign 25V828000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
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power train:automatic transmission:internal:park pawl
Campaign 25V863000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
structure:interior panels:dashboard
Campaign 25V884000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.
electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Campaign 26V104000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Campaign 26V122000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Campaign 26V157000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Campaign 26V201000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
equipment:electrical:engine block heater
Campaign 26V239000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Campaign 26V340000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is widely praised for its core value proposition: a practical, fuel-efficient, and affordable compact pickup with excellent utility for its size.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Maverick. See the full Maverick owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Maverick listings typically run $24,414–$30,799.
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