2025 Ford Maverick
Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 144 |
| 2023 | 79 |
| 2024 | 67 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 21 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
5 of 21 total reports mention: power train.
CRASH INJURY5 of 21 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.
CRASH INJURY5 of 21 total reports mention: engine.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2025 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in her residence's driveway at night, the vehicle had caught fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250707
5 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2025 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in her residence's driveway at night, the vehicle had caught fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250707
3 of 21 total reports mention: service brakes.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
In the first week with only 107 miles, the brakes failed 3 times at very low speeds. Once while backing out and no brakes at all. 2 days later while turning a corner in a parking light they totally failed and I just missed hitting a car.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250929
SAFETY TIMELINE
Ford 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.
Remedy: Dealers will install air bag indicator light retaining clips, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C17.
Campaign 25V350000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC6.
Campaign 25V787000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69.
Campaign 25V863000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, 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 25SE7.
Campaign 25V884000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford 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.
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.
Campaign 26V104000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace the glass if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S18.
Campaign 26V157000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.
Campaign 25V343000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford 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.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, and inspect and replace the electrical cord if necessary, free of charge.
Campaign 26V239000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C19.
Campaign 26V201000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 25V828000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles.
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.
Campaign 26V340000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026.
Campaign 26V122000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Ford Maverick — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 25V828000 (engine) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V340000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V122000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V350000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V787000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V863000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V884000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V104000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V157000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V343000 (electrical system, equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V239000 (electrical system, equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V201000 (air bags) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2025 Ford Maverick reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Maverick?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Maverick have?
12 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.