2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 1, 2026CAElectrical SystemTransmission & DrivetrainWheels & Tires

   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 complaint #11768207 · source
2. Filed Jun 21, 2026NJElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   12 volt electrical system no power. Dealer changed battery cable wiring harness. Received vehicle back. One week later vehicle exhibited no 12 volt power. Informed that it could be the Thinkware dash cam. Which was purchased from Ford and Ford dealer installed. Now informed that it could be the dash cam itself. The dash cam was installed via the OBD port which is always powered. This will drain the 12 volt battery unless vehicle is driven for extended periods. Ford is aware…

   NHTSA complaint #11745446 · source
3. Filed Jun 19, 2026TXElectrical System

   12-Volt battery gets extremely hot and gives off invisible fumes. Model number is BAGM-H14. Vehicle was towed to dealership for diagnostic evaluation. Also, dashboard shows various warning messages. Battery could not be charged, plus does not maintain charge.

   NHTSA complaint #11745184 · source
4. Filed Jun 3, 2026FLElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionLighting

   Receiving daily Battery Saver Mode notices telling me some remote features including lock/unlock may temporarily be unavailable. Not to use my AC and go for longer rides, which I have done with no change. My interior lights are not coming on. My radio powers off and on while driving. Constant clicking and noises come from the vehicle when turned off. Difficulties starting the vehicle at times. Feel power losses when driving and accelerating, feel like I could be rear ended…

   NHTSA complaint #11741803 · source
5. 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
6. Filed Nov 5, 2025GAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   This exact situation has occurred twice in the past 6000 miles driven. Both occurred while driving at highway speeds, once on I85N and once on I75N in GA. Our 2023 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid suddenly and unexpectedly loss power and shutdown. This forced us to make an emergency stop and attempt to pull over in high speed, heavy traffic in both instances. The vehicle eventually restarted and was drivable with a check engine light illuminated. The DTCs were read with an OBDII…

   NHTSA complaint #11697663 · source
7. Filed Sep 22, 2025MAElectrical System

   Receive "Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode" daily notification through the Ford APP. The dealership keeps telling me there isn't anything wrong with the battery, as it's test good. Even though the can see (an I've shown them) the notifications. It's being driven as it's my daily driver. It hasn't put me at risk at this time.

   NHTSA complaint #11688941 · source
8. Filed Aug 15, 2025VAElectrical System

   The 12-volt battery loses charge and issues a warning that remote features have been disabled. This issue has been going on since January 2025. To date, I have recharged the battery 15 times, plus taken it to 2-different Ford dealerships for warranty service. Both were unable to resolve the problem. Beginning with the 2025 model year, Ford commenced installing AGM 12-volt batteries which resolved the problem. The vehicle is still under warranty but the dealerships simply…

   NHTSA complaint #11680939 · source
9. Filed Aug 6, 2025NJElectrical System

   Battery in truck continually dead Malfunctioning equipment had left me stranded Vehicle has been inspected numerous times and ford will Not fix

   NHTSA complaint #11678929 · source
10. Filed Jul 29, 202522,000 miTXTowedElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that on three occasions, while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start. The contact attempted to jumpstart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred three months later. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the battery, and the…

    NHTSA complaint #11676909 · source
11. Filed Jul 16, 2025400 miPAElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 35 MPH while driving downhill and decelerated to 6 MPH while driving uphill. The message "Engine Repair" was displayed, and the power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the diagnostic trouble codes were cleared; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the PCM was…

    NHTSA complaint #11674031 · source
12. Filed Jul 10, 2025WAElectrical System

    The vehicle has less than 12,000 miles. Vehicle repeatedly entered "deep sleep" mode, disabling vehicle remote features and lights inside of vehicle. Took to dealership multiple times. Battery test showed sulfation and can no longer function as designed. Factory 12v battery replaced and software update completed yet still experiencing the same “deep sleep” mode.

    NHTSA complaint #11672575 · 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