POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 267 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid, most frequently naming the powertrain (other), electrical and engine categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 13 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 2023 | 4 | 5 |
| Jul 2023 | 4 | 9 |
| Aug 2023 | 3 | 12 |
| Sep 2023 | 1 | 13 |
| Oct 2023 | 8 | 21 |
| Nov 2023 | 1 | 22 |
| Dec 2023 | 3 | 25 |
| Jan 2024 | 3 | 28 |
| Feb 2024 | 5 | 33 |
| Mar 2024 | 36 | 69 |
| Apr 2024 | 41 | 110 |
| May 2024 | 16 | 126 |
| Jun 2024 | 9 | 135 |
| Jul 2024 | 10 | 145 |
| Aug 2024 | 5 | 150 |
| Sep 2024 | 6 | 156 |
| Oct 2024 | 1 | 157 |
| Nov 2024 | 7 | 164 |
| Dec 2024 | 7 | 171 |
| Jan 2025 | 8 | 179 |
| Feb 2025 | 14 | 193 |
| Mar 2025 | 4 | 197 |
| Apr 2025 | 8 | 205 |
| May 2025 | 8 | 213 |
| Jun 2025 | 2 | 215 |
| Jul 2025 | 6 | 221 |
| Aug 2025 | 6 | 227 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 | 229 |
| Oct 2025 | 7 | 236 |
| Nov 2025 | 2 | 238 |
| Dec 2025 | 3 | 241 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 242 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | 243 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 | 246 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | 247 |
| May 2026 | 3 | 250 |
| Jun 2026 | 6 | 256 |
| Jul 2026 | 2 | 258 |
| Aug 2026 | 2 | 260 |
| Sep 2026 | 2 | 262 |
| Oct 2026 | 5 | 267 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Powertrain (other)11425.9%
- Electrical8318.9%
- Engine7817.7%
- Driver assistance6715.2%
- Brakes337.5%
- Fuel system163.6%
- Suspension92.0%
- Visibility81.8%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
1 campaign cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govSafety investigations
NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.
Frozen Rear-view Camera Image
In September 2024, Ford Motor Company filed a safety recall (NHTSA recall 24V684) covering certain MY 2022-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles equipped with a Connected Touch Radio (CTR). For these vehicles, the rear-view camera may freeze while the vehicle is in reverse.A frozen image can provide false information for the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. As a remedy, dealers will update the CTR software in affected vehicles. The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 5 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging frozen rear-view camera images following the remedy of recall 24V684 in a subset population of Maverick and Maverick Hybrid vehicles equipped with the CTR. The complaints report a frozen rear-view camera image while in reverse. Further, ODI is aware of a redacted number of related failures reported to ODI by Ford. The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Recall Query (RQ) to evaluate the remedy effectiveness and scope of recall 24V684 to fully assess the potential safety-related problems. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Rear View/Backup Camera Camera freezes when vehicle is moving in reverse. The frozen image leads me to think I am farther away from objects or people than I really am. The vehicle has had the associated recall completed without success and has been in Ford dealership shops six other times to try to fix the issue, again, without success. The problem has been happening since day one of owning the vehicle.
- NHTSA ID
- 11773930
- Incident
- Oct 22, 2023
I’ve been noticing that when I am on the freeway and I am increasing my speed to highway speed and between 55 mph to 65 mph the vehicle vibrates like possible suspension issue. This morning at about 2:13 AM when I had just got to a stop sign and my foot was physically on the break. I noticed that the engine revved up so because I was concerned I made sure I stayed where I was with my foot on the break until the engine came back down to the proper idle.
- NHTSA ID
- 11771028
- Incident
- Oct 14, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel independently turned to the right. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle crashed into four other vehicles before coming to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. A Police report was filed, but the information was unavailable. The contact received medical treatment. The contact had pain and bruises in the left and right shoulders and hands, and pain in the neck and right knee. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11770130
- Incident
- Sep 29, 2026
- Mileage
- 100,000 mi
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. While starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The failure mileage was 61,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11769906
- Incident
- Oct 2, 2026
- Mileage
- 61,000 mi
Bad CV axel causing shimmy and vibration while driving. The vibration makes the uneven tire wear, replace 4 tires around 21,000 miles. Battery getting low message all the times causing dangerous while driving.
- NHTSA ID
- 11768207
- Incident
- Sep 1, 2026
Front axles are defective. Causes severe vibration under load. Dealer repaired under warranty however this is a wide spread issue and a recall should be issued. 2023 Maverick LXT 44K miles.
- NHTSA ID
- 11767651
- Incident
- Sep 4, 2026
The welds broke on the front driver side door. Door has a creaking sound and the door has visibly growing stress crack near the door check arm. I took it to the dealer and here' s their repair comments. "B. CUSTOMER STATES DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CREAKS WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING. X MUST GO TO BODY SHOP DOOR WELDS ARE BROKEN (DOOR)" It seems to be the same issue as Ford's customer satisfaction program 23B56 "inspect front door check-arm reinforcement spot welds", for the Ford Excape, coming from the same factory as the Maverick, but the Maverick didn't get a customer satisfaction program for this issue.
- NHTSA ID
- 11763451
- Incident
- Jul 7, 2026
Truck started to shake when accelerating past 50 mph. The shaking would stop once the speed limit was reached and you let off the accelerator. Web search results showed 2022, 2023 & 2024 Ford Maverick hybrids are known for CV axle failures with those symptoms. Vehicle was around 48,000 miles. Dealership replaced both CV axles under the 5 year/60,000 mile warranty.
- NHTSA ID
- 11759113
- Incident
- Jul 11, 2026
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES
Some 2022-2024 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit various electrical symptoms and/or a no crank/no start condition related to an intermittent 12V battery drain that has discharged the 12V battery. This may be due to the software in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. To correct this condition, download and run the "ABS - Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module Software Update" and "ACCM - Air Conditioning Control Module (ACCM) Software Update" applications using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. For claiming use causal part 2005 and labor operations 10654C and 12651D along with MT2005SSM up to 0.7 hours for the ABS, ACCM, PCM, and SOBDMC as needed.
SEATS
For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is completely detached from the seat cover and W715386-S424 if the clip is still partially attached. It is not necessary to replace the seat cover if only the J-clip is separating from the cover. Refer to PTS Home > Technical Assistance > Technical Support Videos > Section 501- Body and Paint > Seat J-Clips. For claiming, use causal parts from list below and labor operations 63100A and 63100A5. Causal Parts for claiming: Bronco/Bronco Sport/Escape/Explorer/Expedition/Navigator: 7862900 or 7862901 F-150/F-Super Duty: 1562900 or 1562901 Ranger/Maverick: 6062900 or 6062901
ENGINE
Customer Satisfaction Program 25M03 Certain 2020-2025 Model Year Escape, 2021-2025 Model Year Corsair and 2022- 2025 Model Year Maverick Vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid or Plug-In Hybrid engine - Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Differential Pressure Sensor Replacement, if Required After Dealer Evaluation
ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
Some 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent vibration and/or crunching noise after a cold start while the engine is running with the vehicle stationary in drive with no throttle input and brakes applied. An intermittent engine rocking or rolling motion in one direction may also be observed while the concern is present with the hood open. The noise may be present with no drivability concerns, relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored, warning indicators illuminated and/or warning messages displayed. The noise may reduce or be eliminated after several minutes of driving when the powertrain warms up. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Inform customers that they can continue to drive the vehicle and engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition that is expected in Q3 of 2026. Replacement of the engine or transmission will not resolve this condition. Monitor Professional Technician System (PTS) for additional information and schedule
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES
Some 2022-2024 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit various electrical symptoms and/or a no crank/no start condition related to an intermittent 12V battery drain that has discharged the 12V battery. This may be due to the software in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. To correct this condition, download and run the "ABS - Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module Software Update" and "ACCM - Air Conditioning Control Module (ACCM) Software Update" applications using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. For claiming use causal part 2005 and labor operation 12651D along with MT2005SSM up to 0.4 hours for ABS module and ACCM programming.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Some 2022-2024 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start condition with a discharged battery due to a 12V battery drain. This may be due to the software in the air conditioning control module (ACCM). To correct the condition, perform a battery condition test as outlined in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-01 Battery > Mounting and Cables > Diagnosis and Testing > Pinpoint Test A. Download and run the "ACCM - Air Conditioning Control Module (ACCM) Software Update" application in the Ford Diagnosis And Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. If the battery was replaced, download and run the "BCM - Reset The Battery Monitoring Sensor Learned Values" application in FDRS. For claiming, use causal part 19703 and labor operations 10654C and 10654C1 for the battery test and service. Use labor operations 12651DS and 12651D4 for ACCM programming.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
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