2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid driver assistance & safety tech problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jul 31, 2026NMDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

   The truck was being towed behind a motor home, while making a normal left turn from a complete stop the truck began swing wildly from side to side (death wobble). After stopping I found a dash warning "Steering Assist Fault, Service Required" and "Drive Mode Not Available". At that time the truck steering was very difficult to turn, the truck was not drivable. This is the second time this has happened. In June 2024 the exact same thing happened. Ford replaced the steering…

   NHTSA complaint #11754024 · source
2. Filed Nov 5, 2025TNDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   I had been driving for 2 hours on the interstate when the truck starts losing power and warning lights start flashing. I got the truck to the shoulder before it slammed to a stop. I turned the engine off and waited until all the power turned off before restarting. The truck would only run in limp mode at 35 mph. I drove on the shoulder of the interstate to the next exit. I disconnected the battery and reconnected which allowed me to drive it normally to the dealership. After…

   NHTSA complaint #11697800 · source
3. Filed Aug 5, 202510,000 miFLBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the pedal vibrated and pulsated, but the vehicle did not immediately stop, causing the braking distance to be extended. Additionally, the contact stated that the warning message "Pre Collision Activated" was erroneously displayed while driving with no other vehicles or large objects nearby. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who…

   NHTSA complaint #11678468 · source
4. Filed May 4, 2025TNDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   While traveling 80 MPH using cruise control, the vehicle speed suddenly reduced and several warning lights illuminated. The three warnings were Pre-Collision Assist Not Available, Service Engine Soon Warning, and Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power. The accelerator pedal did not work but I was able to coast to the nearest exit. I stopped, turned the vehicle off and back on a few times but the warning lights would come back on. When I shifted the transmission into Drive…

   NHTSA complaint #11658823 · source
5. Filed May 4, 2025AZBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I was traveling in heavy traffic on [XXX] I was coming to a stop light so I tapped the brakes nothing there I had a choice hit the guy in front of me or go to the driveway to the right and I chose the driveway on the yard hit the e brake to prevent going into the building…the dealer Sanderson ford found the whole braking system imploded there repair is to put the same product back on..I’m worried the same thing will happen again both myself and the person in front of me…

   NHTSA complaint #11658761 · source
6. Filed Apr 17, 2025OKCrashDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   On [XXX], I was involved in a backing accident that was significantly caused by the subject of this recall (Manufacturer Recall Number24S59, NHTSA Recall Number24V684). When I put my vehicle in reverse, the rear view camera came on. However, what I didn't realize was that the image displayed on it froze shortly after the camera turned on making it appear that it was clear behind me and safe to back. But another vehicle had pulled off of the street and stopped right behind me…

   NHTSA complaint #11655174 · source
7. Filed Apr 11, 2025AZDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   I had the recall work done for the back up camera that freezes while I am reversing. After the recall has been completed, it still freezes/glitches while I'm backing up. Nothing changed after they performed the recall work. I do believe that the technician performed the work he was told to, but it hasn't accomplished anything. The rear view camera still takes a few seconds to engage once I put the car in reverse, and while I am in reverse, actively backing up the car, the…

   NHTSA complaint #11654006 · source
8. Filed Mar 4, 20259,000 miFLDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V684000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the instrument panel failed to illuminate, and the vehicle was unable to drive forward immediately while the transmission was in drive(D). Additionally, while reversing the vehicle, the rearview camera image was blank. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11646186 · source
9. Filed Feb 14, 202531,595 miMIDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over camera screen froze. The contact heard someone yelling and became aware there was a parent and child walking behind the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V684000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated…

   NHTSA complaint #11642789 · source
10. Filed Nov 1, 2024NVDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    On 1028/24, driving at approximately 55 mph in the right lane of a local highway, the front collision braking system engaged almost totally stopping my vehicle. There were no vehicles, animals, nor pedestrians in front of my vehicle. I was able to pull to the shoulder. The collection detection icon appeared on the screen, as well as the check engine light, and the wrench. Then a message saying collision warning system unavailable, then service vehicle immediately. The drive…

    NHTSA complaint #11623206 · source
11. Filed Sep 26, 2024ORDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

    Vehicle was travelling on freeway at freeway speeds suddenly without notable cause the vehicle electrical stopped, giving multiple warning in succession, cutting speed rapidly to 35 mph, with no acceleration pedal response and an automatic speed of 35 on battery power with the ability to break, but with no control of speed and only regulated by break pedal. Pulled vehicle to side of road and put in park, parking break automatically engaged. Vehicle had alarms on all…

    NHTSA complaint #11616612 · source
12. Filed Sep 23, 2024NJBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    pre collision assist stops working or false alert when driving around 25-35 miles i had the truck for about 15 months and had many issues with the pre - collision sensor / camera. i took the truck to the dealer and could not duplicate the issue or fix it the sensor show and sound the alarm about crash and no car close in the front of the truck. some times the alert sound when a car is parked on the side and i am driving in a small street i have the alert recorded in the ford…

    NHTSA complaint #11615969 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology