Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

264 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Read closely
108

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 42unintended acceleration 22transmission slipping 18
A recent report: Vibration and shrouding under light and heavy acceleration, the harder the acceleration the stronger the vibration, feels like truck is falling apart.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11759384 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
66

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

software faults 25sudden stalling 13
A recent report: Battery drained after replacement. Suspected software issues.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11763877 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
22

Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

loss of braking 9software faults 6
A recent report: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brakes made a loud screeching sound and the vehicle surged…
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The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brakes made a loud screeching sound and the vehicle surged forward before coming to a complete stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the passenger’s side axle was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11666056 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
7

Most reports here involve loss of steering.

loss of steering 2software faults 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and upon attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel seized with the “Power Steering Assist…
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The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and upon attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel seized with the “Power Steering Assist Fault” message displayed. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failure had also occurred while driving 20 MPH and making a left turn. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed again, and the contact was informed that the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,600.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11673787 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
5

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 2software faults 2
A recent report: The seat belt system is faulted and is showing the airbag light is on, when started it shows a red question mark on the drivers seat. Also shows a rear seat fault.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11689290 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading
21

Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

premature wear 2fluid leaks 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming through the back windshield. The contact stated that the…
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The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming through the back windshield. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, the abnormal sound was confirmed. The contact was informed that there was nothing that can be done to remedy the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11737537 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading
35

Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

premature wear 18fluid leaks 4
A recent report: During acceleration from 40-60 miles per hour, there was a pronounced vibration/shudder through the front end of the vehicle. After taking it to the dealership, they advised both front axles would…
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During acceleration from 40-60 miles per hour, there was a pronounced vibration/shudder through the front end of the vehicle. After taking it to the dealership, they advised both front axles would need to be replaced. The catastrophic failure of an axle is likely to cause a car crash. The problem has been identified by Ford Motor Company and also confirmed by the Ford Dealership where I got it fixed. Ford Motor Company issued Customer Satisfaction Program 25N09 On September 17, 2025. My vehicle is a 2023 model year, but produced at the same plant and in the same time frame as the the ones mentioned in 25N09. There were no warning lamps or messages about the problem. The only indication was the heavy vibration a few thousand miles prior to getting it looked at.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11736287 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 264 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2023 and 2026, roughly 73 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.