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Ford Maverick Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 55 safety recalls and 334 owner complaints across 13 model years of the Ford Maverick (1970–2026). The most-complained-about year is 2022.

55
safety recalls, all years
334
owner complaints, all years
2022
year with most recalls
2022
year with most complaints

Pick your Ford Maverick model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2026 Ford Maverick76
2025 Ford Maverick1224
2024 Ford Maverick1572
2023 Ford Maverick2181
2022 Ford Maverick28150
1977 Ford Maverick21
1976 Ford Maverick20
1975 Ford Maverick10
1974 Ford Maverick10
1973 Ford Maverick10
1972 Ford Maverick10
1971 Ford Maverick30
1970 Ford Maverick10

What Ford Maverick owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 334 complaints with NHTSA. The 2022 model year has the most, with 150.

All Ford Maverick recalls (55)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Ford Maverick, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 26V550000 Reported 23 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners…

    Model years: 2026

  2. Suspension: lower ball joint Do not drive

    NHTSA 26V340000 Reported 4,653 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.

    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.Owner notification letters were mailed…

    Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

  3. Engine block heater (equipment) and electrical system

    NHTSA 26V239000 Reported 55 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

    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. Owners will also have…

    Model years: 2025

  4. Air bags: front passenger

    NHTSA 26V201000 Reported 3,170 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…

    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…

    Model years: 2025, 2026

  5. Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)

    NHTSA 26V157000 Reported 323 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

    Model years: 2025, 2026

  6. Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 26V122000 Reported 47,804 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle…

    Model years: 2025

  7. Tail lights (exterior lighting) and integrated trailer brake control (electrical system)

    NHTSA 26V104000 Reported 4,381,878 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle,…

    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…

    Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

  8. Dashboard (structure)

    NHTSA 25V884000 Reported 6,897 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

    Model years: 2025, 2026

  9. Park pawl (power train)

    NHTSA 25V863000 Reported 272,645 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

    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…

    Model years: 2025, 2026

  10. Engine

    NHTSA 25V828000 Reported 6 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

    Model years: 2025

  11. Electronic stability control (esc) and power assist (service brakes)

    NHTSA 25V787000 Reported 2 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles. The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.

    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…

    Model years: 2025

  12. Engine block heater (equipment)

    NHTSA 25V685000 Reported 59,006 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater…

    Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024

  13. Software (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 25V442000 Reported 200,237 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…

    Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024

  14. Status indicator lamp/light (air bags)

    NHTSA 25V350000 Reported 63,898 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    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…

    Model years: 2025

  15. Engine

    NHTSA 25V345000 Reported 1,809 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near…

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module…

    Model years: 2022, 2023

  16. Engine block heater (equipment) and electrical system

    NHTSA 25V343000 Reported 6,781 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a…

    Model years: 2025

  17. Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and body control module/bcm (electrical system)

    NHTSA 25V158000 Reported 48,041 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

    Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…

    Model years: 2022, 2023

  18. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 25V123000 Reported 933 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Maverick Hybrid vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-140. The instrument panel cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall…

    Model years: 2022, 2023

  19. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

    NHTSA 25V124000 Reported 141 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-730. Under certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the software in the ABS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…

    Model years: 2022

  20. Body control module/bcm (electrical system) and power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

    NHTSA 25V127000 Reported 2 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-590. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the power train control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…

    Model years: 2022

  21. Integrated trailer brake control (electrical system)

    NHTSA 25V132000 Reported 10,952 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…

    Model years: 2022

  22. Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

    NHTSA 25V133000 Reported 207 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.

    Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024

  23. Software (electrical system) and turn signal (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 25V094000 Reported 1,635 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-848. 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 has failed. As such, these vehicles…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…

    Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024

  24. Software (electrical system) and tail lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 25V095000 Reported 2,711 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-293. The body control module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…

    Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024

  25. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 25V019000 Reported 272,817 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…

    Model years: 2022, 2023

  26. Vehicle tether anchor (child seat)

    NHTSA 24V778000 Reported 6 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The second-row child seat tether anchors may not properly secure a child seat, due to incomplete thread engagement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will repair the tether anchorage points, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…

    Model years: 2024

  27. Software (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 24V684000 Reported 273,701 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles equipped with Connected Touch Radios (CTR). The rearview camera image may freeze when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the Connected Touch Radio (CTR) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…

    Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024

  28. Body control module/bcm (electrical system) and power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

    NHTSA 24V590000 Reported 757 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles previously repaired under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

    Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.…

    Model years: 2022

  29. Motor (visibility)

    NHTSA 24V594000 Reported 86,852 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…

    Model years: 2023, 2024

  30. Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

    NHTSA 24V330000 Reported 9,312 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.

    Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024

  31. Software (electrical system) and tail lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 24V293000 Reported 242,669 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.

    Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024

  32. Body control module/bcm (electrical system) and power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

    NHTSA 24V267000 Reported 456,565 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

    Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.…

    Model years: 2022, 2023

  33. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 24V266000 Reported 9 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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."

    Remedy: Ford will mail new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C08.

    Model years: 2024

  34. Tires

    NHTSA 24V223000 Reported 115 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles. The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly, which may result in a loss of vehicle handling and control.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall…

    Model years: 2023

  35. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 24V185000 Reported 217 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint between the two molds, which can allow fuel to leak.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine immediately if a fuel leak is detected or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminates. Dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters…

    Model years: 2024

  36. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 24V140000 Reported 62,813 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Maverick Hybrid vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…

    Model years: 2022, 2023

  37. Bulbs (exterior lighting) and software (electrical system)

    NHTSA 23V848000 Reported 189,814 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall…

    Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024

  38. Engine

    NHTSA 23V380000 Reported 125,322 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust…

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023…

    Model years: 2022, 2023

  39. Tail lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 23V160000 Reported 2,716 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick vehicles. A missing electrical circuit may cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when utilizing the vehicle trailer tow electrical connector. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108,…

    Remedy: Dealers will add an electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…

    Model years: 2023

  40. Brake lights (exterior lighting) and service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

    NHTSA 22V730000 Reported 11,239 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108,…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the software in the ABS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…

    Model years: 2022

  41. Curtain (air bags)

    NHTSA 22V594000 Reported 64,974 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles. The side-curtain air bags may not deploy properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side-curtain air bag modules with a new design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…

    Model years: 2022

  42. Active shutters/grill (structure) and 2 other components

    NHTSA 22V484000 Reported 100,689 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust…

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will modify the under engine shield and active…

    Model years: 2022

  43. Integrated trailer brake control (electrical system)

    NHTSA 22V193000 Reported 391,836 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…

    Model years: 2022

  44. Storage (fuel system)

    NHTSA 21V976000 Reported 5,456 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles. The fuel tank may have been damaged by drill holes during the installation of the spray-in bed-liner. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 15, 2022. Owners may…

    Model years: 2022

  45. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 21V979000 Reported 2,622 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Maverick vehicles. The rear seat belt buckles may not be properly attached to the rear floor assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 210,…

    Remedy: Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…

    Model years: 2022

  46. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 77V218000 Reported 40,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    On the involved vehicles, the manual steering gears may contain steering gear recirculatory balls that could fracture. This fracturing is a result of improper heat-treatment during manufacture and can eventually cause increased steering effort.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the ball bearings of the steering gear, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1977

  47. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 77V045000 Reported 2,751 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    The involved vehicles may have been built with left door lock assemblies that contain pawl spring retainers that were not produced to engineering specifications. Consequently, the spring could break, causing the latch pawl to disengage from the latch cam.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a new pawl spring and correct the flange alignment, without charge.

    Model years: 1977

  48. Cables (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 76V067000 Reported 410,580 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Model years: 1976

  49. Defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)

    NHTSA 75V211000 Reported 22,402 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Model years: 1976

  50. Seat belts: front

    NHTSA 75V017000 Reported 178,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Model years: 1972

  51. Electrical system: front underhood

    NHTSA 74V160000 Reported 8,460 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Model years: 1975

  52. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 73V181000 Reported 74,884 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Model years: 1973, 1974

  53. Bead (tires)

    NHTSA 71V129000 Reported 2,526 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Model years: 1971

  54. Fluid (service brakes)

    NHTSA 71V111000 Reported 4,225 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Model years: 1971

  55. Tires: sidewall

    NHTSA 71V018000 Reported 41,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Model years: 1970, 1971

Other Ford models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.