2024 Ford Maverick Problems: 12 Known Issues
2024 model year · 2,020+ owner reports · Updated November 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 2,020+ owner reports, the 2024 Ford Maverick has 12 documented known issues, with 5 rated critical. The most serious are Front lower ball joint may not be fully seated in the knuckle — recall 26V340, Rear camera image can freeze in Reverse, Connected Touch Radio — recall 24V684, Windshield wiper motor may stop working — recall 24V594, Engine block heater can short and start an underhood fire when plugged in — recall 25V685 and Hybrid can drop into neutral while driving after a software update — recall 24V330. The most commonly reported issue is 12-volt battery drains with the ignition off, Maverick Hybrid — Ford special service messages 53801 and 54519 with 1,240 owner reports. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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All 12 Known Issues
NHTSA Recalls45 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the driver that a turn signal is not working correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
Ford 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."
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The tire and loading information label may state the incorrect vehicle capacity, tire pressure, and spare tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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What are the most common Ford Maverick problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 2,020+ owner reports, the 2024 Ford Maverick has 12 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Front lower ball joint may not be fully seated in the knuckle — recall 26V340, Rear camera image can freeze in Reverse, Connected Touch Radio — recall 24V684, Windshield wiper motor may stop working — recall 24V594. Of these, 5 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Ford Maverick reliable?
The 2024 Ford Maverick has 12 known issues documented across 2,020+ owner reports. 5 issues are rated critical: Front lower ball joint may not be fully seated in the knuckle — recall 26V340 and Rear camera image can freeze in Reverse, Connected Touch Radio — recall 24V684 and Windshield wiper motor may stop working — recall 24V594 and Engine block heater can short and start an underhood fire when plugged in — recall 25V685 and Hybrid can drop into neutral while driving after a software update — recall 24V330. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2022-2026 Ford Maverick Front lower ball joint may not be fully seated in the knuckle — recall 26V340?
On some trucks a front lower control arm ball joint was not fully inserted into the front wheel knuckle before its pinch bolt was tightened, or a plant repair of that joint was not completed. The ball joint can separate from the knuckle, which may cause loss of vehicle control an… Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Rear camera image can freeze in Reverse, Connected Touch Radio — recall 24V684?
On Mavericks with the Connected Touch Radio, a memory-handling error in the radio software can freeze the rear-view camera image while the truck is in Reverse. The frozen picture gives a false view of what is behind the truck, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers 202… Severity: high.
What is the 2023-2024 Ford Maverick Windshield wiper motor may stop working — recall 24V594?
Sealer may be missing from the front windshield wiper motor, letting water in. The motor can then become inoperable, which reduces or removes visibility in some conditions and increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 2023–2024 Ford Maverick built June 20, 2023 to Septembe… Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Engine block heater can short and start an underhood fire when plugged in — recall 25V685?
The engine block heater can leak coolant through cracked solder joints at its element base; the dried coolant leaves conductive deposits that can cause a short circuit while the heater is plugged in. A short increases the risk of an underhood fire, more so on an outlet without a… Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid can drop into neutral while driving after a software update — recall 24V330?
Hybrid powertrain control software given to some Mavericks in service can set a false park-motor position sensor code and force the truck into neutral while driving; it coasts, shifts itself to Park at a stop, and then runs in a limp mode up to 30 mph. The loss of motive power in… Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2025 Ford Maverick 12-volt battery drains with the ignition off, Maverick Hybrid — Ford special service messages 53801 and 54519?
Ford reports that some Maverick Hybrids can have an intermittent 12-volt battery drain after the ignition is turned off, which Ford's later message ties to the software in the air conditioning control module (ACCM). Ford also reports that some hybrids can drain the 12-volt batter… Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2026 Ford Maverick 8F35 torque-converter shudder — Ford SSM 54939?
Ford SSM 54939 covers some 2022–2026 Mavericks with the 8F35 transmission. Shudder may be most noticeable below 60 mph (100 km/h), with no relevant PCM diagnostic trouble codes, and can feel like an engine misfire. The torque converter is a possible cause; the symptom alone is no… Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Rear position (tail) lamps can switch off while driving — recall 24V293?
The body control module (BCM) may falsely detect a current overload on one or both rear position lamp circuits and switch those lamps off during a drive cycle. Headlights, stop lamps and turn signals are not affected; tail lamps that fail to light reduce visibility to other drive… Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick No fast-flash warning when one rear turn-signal bulb is out — recall 23V848?
Each rear taillamp has two turn-signal bulbs, and the body control module does not warn the driver with a faster flash rate if only one of them fails. Without that warning the vehicle may not meet the FMVSS 108 intensity requirement and may not alert other road users to a turn or… Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Jerky low-speed shifts and hesitation when cold, 2.0L EcoBoost (owner reports)?
Owners of 2.0L EcoBoost Mavericks report bucking, jerky or clunky low-speed shifts and hesitation in the first minutes of driving when the truck is cold, which fade once it is warm. One owner says a dealer found no problem and called it normal; others in the same threads point to… Severity: low.
What is the 2022-2025 Ford Maverick Check engine light with code P0402 from a failed EGR pressure sensor, Maverick Hybrid — Ford program 25M03?
On some Maverick Hybrids the check engine light comes on with fault code P0402 (EGR flow excessive) because the exhaust gas recirculation differential pressure sensor has failed. Ford has extended coverage for this part. Applies to: 2022–2025 Ford Maverick with the 2.5L Hybrid bu… Severity: low.
What is the 2022-2025 Ford Maverick Tailgate won't open from the release handle — bulletin 25-2430?
On some Mavericks the tailgate cannot be opened from its release handle. Ford attributes this to damaged threads in one or both tailgate latch actuating rods. Applies to: 2022–2025 Ford Maverick built on or before July 12, 2025, North American market, all engines and trims. Severity: low.
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