The front cv axels prematurely wore out causing wobble while accelerating. The dealer refused to repair this under warranty. This is a safety issue. This is a design defect.
2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid complaints
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1)After sitting for 2 days the battery was drained or dead. The truck would not start. I jumped the truck and it started up. Every time I park the truck i get a warning that the battery is low and I should drive it to recharge the battery. I drive the truck but it will not recharge. 2) The check engine light comes on. I went to the auto parts and scanned for diagnostics. The scan came back as a fuel tank pressure sensor failure. 3) When I drive the truck it smells as if something is burning. 4) The fuel gage is not showing accurate reading. 5)The fuel door wont open unless I have the truck turned on and then it takes several minutes. 6) After driving on the freeway I came to a stop on the off rap before entering a main street and the truck died.
Recently, the rear passenger window went down and will not go back up. Searching the internet, this is a common problem. This is a safety issue from weather and noise as well as roadway debris if not repaired. While it is a common problem, Ford is not covering this safety issue as a recall.
Vehicle lost all power while driving. This was due to a failure of the hybrid system. Created a dangerous situation as vehicle started coasting without power in neutral.
I have a 2022 ford maverick pickup truck and have a vibration in steeling wheel at acceleration so I took it to a very reapable tire ,brake and suspension dealer who checked the brakes, tires, balance, steering joints etc and found nothing wrong and said he had no clue what it could be and no Ford Recall issued but web sites show other customers with same problem and dealers are not wanting to completely check out because of no Recall please help us!!!
Positive battery cable went out which is a $1500 repair. It appears that this is quite a common issue. Ford has previously offered a "battery cable overlay" Program 22B39 which appears to use a smaller gauge wire. Sounds like a mickey mouse fix to an issue that isn't owner related.
Vibration in the front right wheel when I accelerated. The vibration seems to be getting stronger. Possible, axles and shafts. Or mirror mounts.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the electrical system became inoperable. The contact stated that the power windows failed to function properly, and the instrument panel appeared blank while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cable connected to the fuse box had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Both axles failed under 90,000 miles and just over three years old.
My truck shakes like a bad washing machine with an uneven load at 50mph+ only while accelerating. While turning it squeals. I have a hybrid and have not done any off-roading. All my miles are from highway or city driving.
Loss of forward, propulsion due to a 12 V battery system failure. Repeated and frequent deep sleep mode. Loss of fuel mileage below manufacturer specifications.
- significant front-end vibration under acceleration from 45-65 MPH - dealer diagnosed problem to faulty front axle shafts; both were replaced - no warning indicators, lamps, or messages
The car vibrates under acceleration, 2nd time having this issue. CV Axles needed replaced last time
Front axle has had to be repaired twice once under warranty and the second time with an out of pocket cost of $1172. The same issue has been reported numerous times by Maverick owners. This cost should not be out out pocket, Ford needs to issue a recall and I should be reimbursed.
TSB 22-2340 issue. The truck loses all power due to the high voltage battery surging out.
Front CV Axles are failing. Issues: constant vibrations when accelerating, difficulty steering, and some loss of control.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shifted into SAFE Mode. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery had failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was determined that the battery needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V158000 (POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The manufacturer extended the warranty on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
My vehicle has had a problem where it would not start upon hitting the start button and immediately go into a low power mode and would not start unless jumped potentially leaving you stranded if you did not have a jump box the manufacturer and dealer have confirmed the problem to be under service bulletin22-2340 stating that it was a connection problem between the battery and something in the front of the vehicle where they would have to replace the wiring harness to fix it where they quoted over $2,400 for something that should be under a recall and not a service bulletin where my vehicle is within the year range but not the mileage range for their service bulletin. My vehicle is over 160,000, mi where it is a manufacturing defect and not a where or use problem. I do believe that they should have to fix it
Vehicle failed to start due to a faulty wiring harness connecting the 12v battery to a component of the engine. This left me stranded with no warning, and I was unable to jump the vehicle through normal means. This is a known issue with the 2022 Ford Mavericks, as demonstrated by Ford's TSB 22-2340, and according to Ford, does not fall under their hybrid warranty.
Harsh vibrations under acceleration. CV joint defective in design. Apparently this is endemic to Mavericks yet there has been no recall!
Transmission sensors/Software. My wife stopped at a intersection, light turned green and she went to proceed, the truck went in reverse instead of forward! She stopped it before it hit another car. This is the second time this truck has gone behaved in a dangerous way. Last time it lurched forward almost hitting a car, and then the car went into a safety mode (they 'fixed' that in a previous recall). It seems like another sensor/software malfunction
My vehicle failed to start due to a now corrected recall issue. When it did not start I attempted to jump start the engine and found that the car is missing its positive jump terminal on the engine so it is impossible to jump the car. It was sent to a dealership for repair but they never corrected the issue. It is still missing.
The truch goes into a deep sleep mode to save and conserve battery. Not enough of a charge goes into the battery for charging. Unable to open for app for tracking and remote starting. I can fully charge the battery myself but only last a few days. Voltmeter shows 11.5 volts.
The battery (new) needs to be jumped several times a week. This happens when it goes into sleep mode. Also, the vehicle stalled twice while turning left (in electric mode). My dealership could not fix the problem, but gave me a print out in mechanic terms. I have had so many issues with this hybrid. Ford did say it qualified for the “lemon law”, but then they said no. I have only put on 5000 miles and there’s been several updates and recalls
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a cable in the junction box needed to be plugged in and tightened. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery junction box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle started to shudder. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure progressively increased and became more frequent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with excessive movement in both axles. The dealer recommended to replacement of both axles and seals. The dealer replaced the front axle shaft, inner clips, seal locking nut, a retainer, retainer bearings, and four bolts under warranty; however, the failure recurred on several occasions a year later. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,019.
Car keeps going into sleep mode because of battery issues.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that an unstated wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled for the repair at the owner's expense. Upon further investigation, the local dealer related the failure to Ford Customer Satisfaction Program: 22B3; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 115,652.
While reversing into my driveway towards my garage, the rear parking aid did not show the truck with the radar bars on the reverse camera on the infotainment screen. The rear parking aid was on and was beeping, but did not show the radar on the screen. I restarted the vehicle and put the car in reverse and the radar began showing in the top right corner. I will attach pictures to this report.
On 5/20/2024 - At 39,254 miles, both my CV axles lost stability, and were replaced. Less than a year later on 3/3/2025 - At 59780 miles both the CV axles started wobbling and were replaced. In doing a little research online, found many Ford Maverick Hybrid vehicles were having the same issue from poor quality parts. I would request for the NHTSA to take this issue up with Ford and address it as a recall on the poor-quality parts or have an extended warranty provision from Ford on them, as the warranty on these axles expires at 60,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Low Power mode" message was displayed. The contact then became aware that none of the interior lights were functioning, and that the headlamps were failing to provide adequate illumination. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the battery, determining that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who then determined that the battery need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
CV Axles failed - Numerous reports of design flaw - OEM parts on backorder unable to get parts for repair. Dealership unable to repair and said it could be months for replacement (suggested I continue to drive vehicle this way) - FORD has not recalled the known failed part - Truck thumps and vibrates making it difficult to drive (Safety Issue) - repair cost estimate 2K DEALERSHIP : MALLOY FORD WINCHESTER VA
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that the mobile app had sent a notification indicating that remote functions were disabled to preserve the battery, and the battery had entered deep sleep mode. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to unlock on another occasion. The contact stated that he had purchased several external battery chargers to charge the battery due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions. The contact stated that the dealer had replaced the 12-volt battery several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to Krapohl Ford(1415 E Pickard St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858), who replaced the battery; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V019000(Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline for the VIN to be added in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.
I was driving along in slow traffic on the highway and lost ALL power to my truck and it just stop. No electrical, no drive. There is a recall for this but apparently it did not include my VIN.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced severe front-end shaking and vibrations while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving up an incline. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front axle was bent and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The vehicle goes into deep sleep mode multiple times per day. I must jump the auto to start it. Ford replaced the battery in June 24, and the problem began again on 12/24. The car has needed to be jumped over 32 times since Jan 1, 2025. Ford has no solution.
The vehicle started to shake and in the span of 1 month started shaking violently. Only happens when accelerating. Upon googling it looks to be a axle, cv axle, or some axle joint issue.. called ford and they do not want to change it due to salvage.. consistent issue with tons of people having this problem. Would like them to acknowledge and change everyone who is having issue without being a problem..
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer at 35 MPH without any further failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was diagnosed with battery failure, a 300-amp fuse failure, and hard power assembly failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and running, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the 12-Volt battery cable overlay. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 22B39. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Vehicle shakes and vibrates at speeds 55 to 65 or under rapid acceleration. Took it into Ford dealership and charged with a wheel alignment. Didn’t change the situation. Noticed on Facebook Maverick group about cv axles wearing. Told this was the issue. Ford does not have replacements and still waiting since October 2024 for repairs to be made. Still not repaired and not sure if what to do if I’m still driving the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while reversing from the driveway, the backup camera display had malfunctioned and the image suddenly froze. During the failure, an inaccurate image was displayed which caused the driver to crash into a small tree. The vehicle sustained rear-end body damage and the tree was damaged. No injuries were reported and no police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The VIN was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V684000(BACK OVER PREVENTION) but the remedy was not yet available. The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 32,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The entire electrical system failed in my truck while DRIVING IN A SNOWSTORM. New engine light saying “the PCM detected the power relay de-energized earlier than expected”. The most alarming thing is that this truck runs like there is nothing wrong with it. No warnings or alerts. Then all of a sudden it dies. Total loss of power in the vehicle. I’ve tried to have the dealership replace these issues but they have either canceled on me or have told me that the “part isn’t in”. Meanwhile, my truck is not safe to drive. I’ve read numerous reports of this same thing happening to other owners of this truck, with most of the consensus saying that the OEM factory wiring harness for the battery is bad.
Brakes grab hard at 4 MPH. I've had to software updates from a Ford dealer. It helps for about 100 miles then comes back. Initially, the software was put in because the brakes were grabbing dangerously at a fast speed and I would often hear a loud bang. But the software got rid of that issue and now left me with the current brake issue at 4 MPH. It sometimes causes a "hard stop". I have recently brought it into two different Ford dealerships to be checked out. One said, "cannot duplicate the issue" and the other one said, "it seems find. It's typical for a Ford Maverick". I did my own research and there's plenty of others with the same issue. It can be dangerous in some situations.
After performing a panic stop where the Pre-Collision activation message and chime activated, nothing happened until a few miles down the road. At that time, The "Service AdvanceTrac," "Pre-Collision Assist Not Available" and "Hill Start Assist" warning messages scrolled on the cluster with a chime to go with them. Additionally, the amber tell tale warning lights for the ABS system, electric park brake system, stability control system and pre-collision assist were illuminated. The lights turned themselves off one by one approximately five 5-6 miles after that, then all came back on with the same three warning messages about 2-3 miles after they had gone off. All remained illuminated even at the start of the next key cycle but promptly went away before leaving the parking lot. It should be noted that while the warning lights were on, the vehicle did not have electronic power steering assist though no warnings or lights told of this failure. I could just tell from the increased effort in low speed, parking lot maneuvers.
Engine Service warning appeared this morning and the vehicle immediately lost power to a maximum of 20 mph. The same thing happened approximately 2.5 months ago. A Ford dealership technician checked it out could not find an issue and cancelled the check engine light. Both times this occurred on a busy road and could have led to a potential collision with another vehicle.
The 12-volt accessory battery fails without warning resulting in a no-start situation. The failure to start has left my family stranded in dangerous weather and traffic conditions. The vehicle has been serviced repeatedly by a local Ford dealership who has confirmed that 12-volt battery issues. The 12-volt battery has been replaced twice, but this did not solve the battery drain issue. Warnings for powertrain malfunction and low state of battery charge showed up in the FordPass App starting in October 2023 and have continued for the past year without resolution.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 40 MPH, when a message displayed on the dashboard that read "warning stop vehicle now" and the vehicle proceeded to come to slow stop. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, the contact was advised that the wiring harness and fuse box were faulty and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 39,000.
I was driving on the highway at 55 mph. When I pushed on the gas pedal, no acceleration would occur. There were not any warning lights or indicators for an issue. I had a total loss of power and had to coast to the side of the highway across several lanes to get to safety. The gas pedal would not function until I turned off the truck then turned it back on. The deal was not able to find any root cause for this issue, so I am driving with uncertainty whether it will happen again.
Vehicle shakes violently when accelerating. Believe CV axle to be bad.
Vehicle spontaneously went into limp mode while driving on the highway. Slowed to 20 mpg and would not accelerate. Required pulling onto the shoulder of the road.
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