2025 Ford Maverick Problems: 21 Known Issues
2025 model year · 1,240+ owner reports · Updated November 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 1,240+ owner reports, the 2025 Ford Maverick has 21 documented known issues, with 7 rated critical. The most serious are Recall 26S10: EGR Valve Failure Can Cut Drive Power on 2025 Maverick, Dash top can break away when the passenger airbag deploys — recall 25V884, Passenger seat occupant sensor can break and switch off the passenger airbag — recall 26V201, Front lower ball joint may not be fully seated in the knuckle — recall 26V340, Reduced steering assist with "Power Steering Assist Fault" — Ford message SSM 54918, Limited power with "Stop Safely Now" from the inverter system controller — Ford message SSM 55140 and Integrated Park Module (IPM) Fails to Lock Transmission in Park — Rollaway Risk ($0-$0 repair). 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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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 1,240+ owner reports, the 2025 Ford Maverick has 21 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Recall 26S10: EGR Valve Failure Can Cut Drive Power on 2025 Maverick, Dash top can break away when the passenger airbag deploys — recall 25V884, Passenger seat occupant sensor can break and switch off the passenger airbag — recall 26V201. Of these, 7 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Ford Maverick reliable?
The 2025 Ford Maverick has 21 known issues documented across 1,240+ owner reports. 7 issues are rated critical: Recall 26S10: EGR Valve Failure Can Cut Drive Power on 2025 Maverick and Dash top can break away when the passenger airbag deploys — recall 25V884 and Passenger seat occupant sensor can break and switch off the passenger airbag — recall 26V201 and Front lower ball joint may not be fully seated in the knuckle — recall 26V340 and Reduced steering assist with "Power Steering Assist Fault" — Ford message SSM 54918 and Limited power with "Stop Safely Now" from the inverter system controller — Ford message SSM 55140 and Integrated Park Module (IPM) Fails to Lock Transmission in Park — Rollaway Risk. 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.
How much does it cost to fix common Ford Maverick problems?
Repair costs for known Ford Maverick issues range from $0 to $0, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2025 Ford Maverick Recall 26S10: EGR Valve Failure Can Cut Drive Power on 2025 Maverick?
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Maverick compact pickups with the 2.0L engine (5,644 trucks) under campaign 26S10 because the poppet head inside the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may detach and allow excessive EGR flow. This can cause a loss of drive power, most likely at… Severity: high.
What is the 2025-2026 Ford Maverick Dash top can break away when the passenger airbag deploys — recall 25V884?
On some trucks the instrument panel topper was not welded firmly enough to the passenger airbag chute doors. When the passenger airbag deploys, part of the topper can detach and strike an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Ford says the airbag itself still deploy… Severity: high.
What is the 2025-2026 Ford Maverick Passenger seat occupant sensor can break and switch off the passenger airbag — recall 26V201?
A port on the passenger seat occupant classification sensor bladder can break, so the system can no longer correctly classify adult and child occupants. When this happens the passenger frontal airbag is disabled, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. The airbag warning l… Severity: high.
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 2025-2026 Ford Maverick Reduced steering assist with "Power Steering Assist Fault" — Ford message SSM 54918?
Some 2025–2026 Mavericks may lose some power steering assist and show a "Power Steering Assist Fault" message, with only fault code U2016:47 stored in the power steering control module. Applies to: 2025–2026 Ford Maverick built on or before January 20, 2026, all engines, per Ford… Severity: high.
What is the 2025-2026 Ford Maverick Limited power with "Stop Safely Now" from the inverter system controller — Ford message SSM 55140?
Some 2025–2026 Mavericks may have limited power and show "Stop Safely Now" or "Service Vehicle Soon" after start-up, with inverter fault codes (P0A5D, P0A60, P0A63, P0A6F, P0A72, P0A75 and/or P0E52) stored in the inverter system controller. Applies to: 2025–2026 Ford Maverick bui… Severity: high.
What is the 2025-2026 Ford Maverick Integrated Park Module (IPM) Fails to Lock Transmission in Park — Rollaway Risk?
The integrated park module's mechanical locking pawl can bind to the slider responsible for positioning it into Park, so the transmission may fail to mechanically achieve Park within the required 2.9 seconds after the driver selects it. If the IPM fails to lock, the vehicle does… Repairs typically run $0-$0. 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 2025 Ford Maverick Passenger airbag on/off light can come loose inside the dash — recall 25V350?
The passenger airbag disabled indicator can come loose or fall out of place inside the instrument panel bezel. The driver and front passenger may then not be able to see whether the passenger airbag is on or off, which can increase the risk of injury to the passenger in a crash. Severity: medium.
What is the 2025 Ford Maverick Factory trailer module can lose communication, cutting trailer lights — recall 26V104 — if equipped?
On involved vehicles, Ford describes a trailer-module communication fault that can start at vehicle power-up. A connected trailer can lose its stop lamps and turn indicators; electric trailer braking is also affected on High-series modules with the relevant brake equipment, not e… Severity: medium.
What is the 2025 Ford Maverick Wrench light and "Shift System Fault" message shown in error, Maverick Hybrid — bulletin 25-2628?
Some 2025 Maverick Hybrids incorrectly light the powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator and show a "Shift System Fault" message, with fault code P1706 stored in the hybrid powertrain module (SOBDMC). Ford attributes it to the software in that module. Applies to: 2025 Ford Mave… Severity: medium.
What is the 2025 Ford Maverick 12-volt battery drain can cause electrical faults or a no-start — bulletin 26-2170?
Some 2025 Mavericks show various electrical symptoms or will not crank or start because of an intermittent drain on the 12-volt battery. Ford attributes it to the software in the instrument cluster and/or the air conditioning control module. Applies to: 2025 Ford Maverick built o… 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 2025-2026 Ford Maverick Fuel gauge reads one mark below full on a full tank — Ford message SSM 55177?
On some 2025–2026 Mavericks with the 8-inch digital instrument cluster, the fuel gauge shows one mark below full when the tank is full. Ford attributes it to the cluster software. Applies to: 2025–2026 Ford Maverick with the 8-inch instrument cluster display, per Ford's message. 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 2025 Ford Maverick Engine computer software misses an intake air sensor fault warning — emissions recall 26E04?
Some 2025 Mavericks were built with engine computer software that does not give the required on-board diagnostic warning when the intake air temperature sensor fails with an irrationally low reading. This is an emissions compliance recall, not a safety recall. Applies to: 2025 Fo… Severity: low.
What is the 2025 Ford Maverick Check engine light with network codes from ABS module software, Maverick Hybrid — bulletin 25-2141?
Some early 2025 Maverick Hybrids light the check engine light, with fault code U1027:00 stored in the hybrid powertrain module and network codes stored in the ABS module. Ford attributes this to the ABS module software. Applies to: 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid (2.5L) built on or bef… Severity: low.
What is the 2025 Ford Maverick Check engine light comes on in error with code P27B2, Maverick Hybrid — bulletin 25-2362?
Some 2025 Maverick Hybrids light the check engine light incorrectly, with fault code P27B2 stored in the hybrid powertrain module (SOBDMC). Ford attributes it to the software in that module. Applies to: 2025 Ford Maverick with the 2.5L Hybrid built on or before April 29, 2025, No… 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.
What is the 2025 Ford Maverick SYNC 4 center screen can stay blank or go black after start-up — bulletin 26-2297?
On some 2025 Mavericks with SYNC 4, the center display stays blank or goes black after the welcome animation. Ford says the rear-view camera still works when the truck is shifted into reverse in this condition. Applies to: 2025 Ford Maverick with SYNC 4 (the 13.2-inch center scre… Severity: low.
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