2024 Ford Maverick Owner Complaints

Under 6 MPH I feel a strong grabby breaking but my dealer couldn’t give me a solution after a inspection

NHTSA ID

11776098

Incident

Jul 1, 2024

Nov 2nd ,2026 i was driving home in heavy stop and go traffic on the highway. Traffic stopped in front of me and as i pressed the brake it felt life the nothing. Truck hesitated and then grabbed . i was unable to stop in time and hit the car in front of me . i know i should of left mor space between the car in front . i feel like without the hesitation the accident would not of happened. this was not the first time it has done this.

NHTSA ID

11776040

Incident

Nov 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped and then lunged forward. In addition, the contact stated that when the brake pedal was released, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact was informed that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000. The VIN was unavailable.

NHTSA ID

11775507

Incident

Sep 17, 2025

Mileage

8,000 mi

I was in a parking garage, preparing to back out of my spot. When I put the car into reverse, I noticed that the Ford infotainment system started a reboot, as the Ford logo popped up and had the loading icon. I waited about 20 seconds, but nothing changed with this reboot. I subsequently backed out of the spot using just my head and eyes turned to make sure there was no oncoming traffic. The backup camera did not turn on at all. About five minutes later, when I was driving my car, the backup camera finally turned on (while the car was in Drive or D mode), and was stuck showing me a static image of the parking garage. This was five minutes after I had already left the parking garage. The screen was stuck on this for the next 10 minutes while I drove home. I have attached two photos of this as well. The first in the picture of me at a traffic light, roughly 5 minutes after I shifted my car into reverse. As you can see, I can clearly not in a dimly lit parking garage, but rather at a brightly lit traffic light. The camera would stay stuck at this exact same image for the next 10 minutes, until I arrived home. The second image was the car’s infotainment system trying to reboot itself. It shows the Ford logo, which was currently rebooting (or trying to reboot on its own) the cars’ operating system. This was the image I was seeing until the first image (mentioned above) finally showed up. I work for a K-12 school as their IT Specialist and frequently back into and out of spots all the time. This isn't the first time this has happened and given the nature of my job, I am concerned about a loss of visibility when trying to backup (and the camera is not working). The only good thing is the camera works about 95% of the time. However it is the other 5% that it does not work, that concerns me.

NHTSA ID

11774965

Incident

Jul 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that an employee was driving the vehicle during the failure and was involved in a crash. While the employee was driving 30 MPH and coming upon an intersection, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into the vehicle ahead. The front driver’s side seat knee air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. A dealer was contacted, however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,021.

NHTSA ID

11774762

Incident

Oct 21, 2026

Mileage

71,021 mi

•Incident/Repair 1 (6 Months from Delivery): At approximately six months of ownership, the vehicle suffered an internal high-voltage electrical failure. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Ford dealership, where technicians diagnosed a catastrophic failure of the High-Voltage Traction Battery system. The dealership attempted a repair by completely replacing the high-voltage hybrid battery assembly. This repair occurred well within New York State's statutory Lemon Law window of 2 years or 18,000 miles. •Incident 2 (2 Years 4 Months from Delivery / Current Status): Approximately two years 4 months from the original delivery date, the replacement high-voltage battery system suffered a secondary, catastrophic failure. While actively driving at highway speeds in live traffic, the engine completely shut off without warning. The vehicle suffered a total and sudden loss of motive power, forcing me to coast through traffic to a complete stop on the side of the road. •Automatic Shifter Hazard: Upon reaching a complete stop during this second incident, the vehicle's computer system automatically forced the electronic transmission into "Park" while still on the roadway. The vehicle's electronic center console maintained 12V power, allowing me to manually override the system into a temporary "Neutral Tow" setting so the truck could be physically pushed out of the flow of traffic to avoid a collision. The vehicle was subsequently towed back to an authorized Ford dealership, where it currently sits

NHTSA ID

11774652

Incident

Oct 29, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V685000 (Equipment). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who removed the part. The contact stated that the vehicle was not fully functional without the part. The manufacturer was notified.

NHTSA ID

11771659

Incident

Oct 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the touch screen display was frozen and became inoperable. During the failure, the contact was unable to access the 9-1-1 Emergency feature in the event of an emergency. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted for the display screen to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on seven occasions, but the failure was not yet corrected after a software update was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was referred back to the local dealer. The failure mileage was 12,000.

NHTSA ID

11769795

Incident

Aug 8, 2025

Mileage

12,000 mi

Abnormal wear to the brake pads, has always been a slight noise in the wheel from brand new. Now at 10,500 miles being told the brake pads and rotors are shot. I consider this to be extremely abnormal for a well cared for vehicle with very low mileage.

NHTSA ID

11764887

Incident

Sep 16, 2026

This Maverick truck has developed a Strong shake upon acceleration. Noticeable lower speeds at acceleration or load. Front passenger side. The tires have been rebalanced, rotated, and even purchased new after irregular front passenger tire wear. 50K Continental tires worn out at 24K. No bent rims, no warped tires. No suspension tie rod play or flex with vehicle suspended. No motor mount play. The axles' dust shields are in-tack, but the wobble is from the passenger side axle. Under warranty but premature wear at 25,000 miles. Feel vibration with wheels spinning and place a stick of lumber as resistance. feel vibration.

NHTSA ID

11761962

Incident

Aug 3, 2026

Twice in the last two months the vehicle completely lost the ability to accelerate while driving. While the vehicle was in motion, the accelerator lost all tension and you could put your foot the floor without the vehicle moving. The vehicle still had all other power, including power steering, stereo, lights and power breaks. The first incident occurred last month at low speed in a residential area. The vehicle was able to coast to the sidewalk in front of house. A few minutes later the vehicle started up without issue and was able to be driven home. Afterwards, the vehicle was taken to a local repair show who checked the battery and alternator, but they did not find any issue. Earlier today, the vehicle was being driven at 45-50 miles per hour on a two lane highway without a shoulder. The vehicle started to decelerate while the driver, my daughter, pushed the gas pedal to the floor. The vehicle would not respond and she was luckily able to pull into the driveway of a home. The vehicle did not produce any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to this loss in acceleration. I arrived 4-5 minutes later and the vehicle was able to be driven to home afterwards. We will be taking in to a dealership for a more thorough look at any issues. We would be willing to have the vehicle inspected. This is an astonishing issue to have on a vehicle less than two years old. The loss of power on a freeway could be incredibly dangerous we both the driver of this truck and to other drivers. We live in a hilly area and a safe place to pull off to the side cannot be always guaranteed. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear?

NHTSA ID

11760613

Incident

Aug 29, 2026

Radio sound will not work

NHTSA ID

11760326

Incident

Aug 28, 2026

When I turn left or right my steering-wheel, slowly at intersections, I hear a loud "click" sound inside my truck's cabin, so loud that I cannot realize where the sound comes out from. My steering performance is smooth, and I cannot feel anything wrong or any shaking, with the steering column. Just ONE loud click sound, every time when I turn slowly. This has been happening since October 2024. Thank you!

NHTSA ID

11747684

Incident

Oct 20, 2024

Windshield cracked while parking in the sun.

NHTSA ID

11745659

Incident

Jun 1, 2026

Windshield cracked while parked in the sun.

NHTSA ID

11745656

Incident

Jun 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact received the recall notification letter for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V340000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact had no other means of transportation. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed neither the recall remedy nor a loaner vehicle was available. The contact was referred to another dealer. The contact called Crossroads Ford of Sumter (950 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150), who confirmed no loaner vehicle was available. The manufacturer was contacted but was unable to confirm whether the dealers had loaner vehicles available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID

11743702

Incident

Jun 12, 2026

I have a Maverick (24 AWD XLT) and this issue has occurred twice. It happened on my vehicle the first time as I was trying to turn left, up an incline, with oncoming traffic - loss of acceleration. There was simultaneously a service light and power train malfunction message that went to my ford app. The vehicle had 5k miles on it. I took it immediate to the dealer. After testing they said the connection at the accelerator was loose (pigtail) and replaced. I just had the same failure occur yesterday (~22k miles) on my way home from work, except I lost acceleration on an inclined on-ramp trying to merge onto the highway. I had just slowed on the ramp to let a semi pass, and am thankful I didn’t try to get ahead of it. It wouldn’t have ended well. Still, I could see traffic jamming behind me, and folks were struggling to get on the highway because of my significantly reduced speed. Losing control of acceleration at a point where it is critical is very dangerous. I’ve never experienced a vehicle failure that felt like it risked my life. For this to occur twice in key moments of acceleration, with less than 25k miles is unsettling. Online there are many similar reports, not sure how this isn’t a recall yet.

NHTSA ID

11735251

Incident

May 1, 2026

This is a supplemental filing to my existing NHTSA complaint #11715308. I am requesting that the Office of Defects Investigation open a formal Preliminary Evaluation into the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid braking system. Since my original complaint, the following has occurred: Ford Motor Company denied my claim on April 2, 2026 through a three-sentence letter from a paralegal at Erskine Law PC in Michigan. The denial addressed none of the evidence submitted including repair orders, fault codes from Ford's own OASIS system, a recorded call proving warranty claim suppression, and a notarized sworn statement. The vehicle now has 107,982 miles. The ABS defect remains unrepaired after four attempts and over 50 days out of service. Active fault codes C052E and U0418 were confirmed in Ford's OASIS system when the vehicle was returned unrepaired on January 28, 2026. Ford has already issued Recall 25V787000 for brake booster ECU overheating causing loss of brake power assist in Maverick vehicles, demonstrating prior corporate knowledge of braking defects in this model line. There are currently 149 brake-related complaints in the NHTSA database for the 2024 Ford Maverick with no open ODI investigation. On [XXX], the braking defect caused a collision (APD Crash Report [XXX], no driver error assigned). I have a notarized sworn statement linking the collision to the unrepaired defect. I have concurrent active complaints with the NM Department of Justice (XXX), BBB AUTO LINE (XXX), FTC (#XXX), CFPB (#XXX), and Ford's internal SpeakUp ethics program (#XXX). I am formally requesting ODI review of the 2024 Maverick Hybrid braking system given the volume of complaints, the existing recall on related models, and Ford's documented refusal to repair my vehicle despite confirmed fault codes in their own diagnostic system. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11731032

Incident

Sep 25, 2025

Upon acceleration, the front end vibrates heavily. light pedal depression it isn't quite as noticeable. But medium pressure to gas peddle & it feels like the whole underneath of the engine/ maybe front axle is about to fall apart. the harder the acceleration, the more intense the shaking/vibrating is.

NHTSA ID

11727585

Incident

Mar 1, 2026

I am reporting a recurring safety-critical failure. On two separate occasions, the vehicle has experienced a total electrical and mechanical shutdown while in operation. During these events, the 12V power system fails completely, turning off all instrumentation and, most critically, the electronic power brake assist. This results in a 'hard pedal' condition where the vehicle is nearly impossible to stop without extreme physical force. The first instance occurred at road speeds, forcing an emergency maneuver into a turning lane to avoid traffic. The second instance occurred while reversing, causing the vehicle to lose all braking and propulsion and roll into a busy road resulting in a near-miss collision. The vehicle is currently unsafe to drive as the shutdowns are intermittent and occur without warning.

NHTSA ID

11726612

Incident

Mar 23, 2026

CV axles failed around 42,000 miles. Purchased new tires due to one being worn. After new tires the front end was shaking on acceleration onto the highway. Vibration stopped once the vehicle got up to speed. The tires were rebalanced but that didn't help. The mechanic found the problem to be the CV axles. Once both were replaced the vibration finally stopped.

NHTSA ID

11725464

Incident

Mar 2, 2026

I was driving my vehicle that was warmed up,about 5 miles from my house. I set the cruise control on 50 mph- the vehicle climbed an incline at 50, after the decline started the vehicle down shifted trying to keep 50 mph, but was still over by 3-5 mph. The road flattened out and The next thing i noticed was i was doing 42mph and the transmission was in neutral. I shifted back to drive and didnt use cruise control again that day 3/13/26. I have not notice anything else going on with transmission and have reused cruise control again without an issue. I called the dealer and they have not heard of this or have any technical service bulletins regarding this issues. I was quoted a diagnostic charge if i bring it in. I travel on some busier road and use cruise control often

NHTSA ID

11725301

Incident

Mar 13, 2026

I was driving and the vehicle stopped like it was in neutral. I started rolling backwards into a vehicle. He honked and I slammed on breaks. I put flashers on. Waited a bit. Turned off and on and it started. I drove home and called service dept

NHTSA ID

11724339

Incident

Mar 14, 2026

Windshield washer system failure, recurring problem. Last repaired 18 November 2025. Dealer did not replace the failed components. instead used compressed air to clear the clogged nozzles. As a federal regulated safety system, they should have quarantined the failed components for analysis by Ford engineering. NHTSA complaint number 11700184 was generated. If I can't clear the dirt from my windshield, not only is my safety compromised, but also all who I may encounter in an automobile accident. Not to mention innocent pedestrians.

NHTSA ID

11722621

Incident

Mar 6, 2026

Front cv axle failure causing severe vibration with acceleration Ford has not fixed yet 40k miles started

NHTSA ID

11721131

Incident

Oct 1, 2025