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2025 Ford Maverick: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 50 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Maverick[1], and 12 recalls are listed for it[2]. Check your VIN for open recalls before you buy, because the newest one says owners should not drive until a ball joint repair is done[3].
Most reported problems
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA[1]. Six mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 injuries and 1 a death[1]. These are unverified reports, and one complaint can name several parts, so the groups below add up to more than the total.
- Electrical system, 13 complaints. Two mention a fire[5]. In a sample of complaints we read, owners describe warning messages or a sudden loss of power, and some describe a burning smell, smoke or fire[5].
- Forward collision avoidance, 10 complaints. One mentions a crash and 2 mention injuries[6]. In the sample we read, owners describe the pre-collision system showing as unavailable or not working. One describes cruise control speeding up on its own[6].
- Engine, 9 complaints. One mentions a fire[7]. Owners in the sample describe a loss of power while driving, a coolant over-temperature warning and a check engine light[7]. Two describe damage inside a cylinder[7].
- Power train, 9 complaints. One mentions a crash and one an injury[8]. Owners in the sample describe shifting problems and a loss of power or a stop-driving alert[8].
- Brakes, 8 complaints. Two mention a crash[9].
Smaller groups are unknown or other with 5 complaints[10], and steering and structure with 3 each[11][12]. We read a small sample, so these themes show what some owners report. They do not show how common a problem is.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 12 recalls for the 2025 Maverick[2], newest first. Several also cover other Ford models[3][13][14]. Ford's remedies are free of charge[3].
- Front ball joints (26V340). Front lower control arm ball joints may have been installed or repaired wrongly. The control arm could come off the wheel, which can cause a loss of vehicle control and a crash. Owners are told not to drive until the fix is done. Dealers inspect and repair the joints[3].
- Engine block heater (26V239). This expands recall 25V343. A block heater can overheat while plugged in, which raises fire risk. Do not plug it in until it is fixed. Dealers replace the heater and check the cord, or swap in a plug and remove the cord[15].
- Passenger occupant sensor (26V201). The sensor may misjudge who is in the front passenger seat. An air bag may not deploy as intended. Dealers replace the sensor[16].
- Moonroof glass (26V157). The glass may not be bonded well to the frame and could detach, becoming a road hazard. Dealers inspect it and replace the glass if needed[17].
- EGR valve (26V122). The valve may fail and cause an unexpected loss of drive power, which raises crash risk. Dealers replace the valve[13].
- Trailer module (26V104). When towing, the trailer module may lose contact with the truck. Trailer brake and turn signal lights, or trailer brakes, may stop working. A dealer or an over-the-air update fixes the software[14].
- Dashboard cover (25V884). The instrument panel cover may come apart when an air bag deploys and hit occupants. Dealers replace the cover[18].
- Park module (25V863). The park module may not lock in park, so the vehicle could roll away. A software update is done over the air or at a dealer[19].
- Cylinder head (25V828). A badly made cylinder head can let ball plugs fail and leak oil, which raises fire and engine seizure risk. Dealers replace the cylinder head. The units affected were in dealer inventory, so no owner letters were to be mailed[20].
- Brake booster (25V787). A hot circuit board in the brake booster controller can disable stability control or brake assist. Dealers replace the booster[21].
- Air bag indicator light (25V350). The dashboard light may be loose and not visible. Dealers add retaining clips[22].
- Engine block heater (25V343). The same overheating risk as 26V239. Dealers replace the heater element and check the cord, or fit a plug[23].
Numbers of vehicles differ a lot, from 2 for the brake booster[21] to 272,645 for the park module[19]. The trailer recall lists 4,381,878, but that spans many models[14]. Search your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see what applies to you.
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the version. EPA's annual fuel cost uses its current fuel price assumptions, not today's pump prices.
| Version | City / Hwy / Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| HEV FWD, 2.5L[4] | 42 / 35 / 38 | $1,750 |
| HEV AWD, 2.5L[24] | 40 / 34 / 37 | $1,800 |
| AWD, 2.0L turbo[25] | 22 / 30 / 25 | $2,700 |
| Lobo AWD, 2.0L turbo[26] | 21 / 30 / 24 | $2,800 |
| Tremor AWD, 2.0L turbo[27] | 21 / 27 / 23 | $2,900 |
The hybrids rate 37 and 38 combined MPG[4][24]. The turbo versions rate 23 to 25[25][26][27]. That is a gap of $950 to $1,150 a year in EPA's estimates, comparing the hybrid FWD with the turbo versions[4][25][26][27].
Engine and size
EPA lists a 2.0L 4-cylinder at 250 hp[28] and a 2.5L 4-cylinder at 162 hp[29].
Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications, so US trucks can differ slightly[30].
How 2025 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 617 | 29 |
| 2023 | 347 | 22 |
| 2024 | 179 | 16 |
| 2025 | 50 | 12 |
| 2026 | 16 | 7 |
NHTSA's counts by Maverick model year[2]:
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 617 | 29 |
| 2023 | 347 | 22 |
| 2024 | 179 | 16 |
| 2025 | 50 | 12 |
| 2026 | 16 | 7 |
The 2025 truck has fewer complaints and recalls than 2022, 2023 and 2024, and more than 2026[2]. These counts are not adjusted for how many trucks were sold, so they show where reports landed, not how likely a problem is.
Should you buy a used 2025 Maverick?
The complaint count is modest next to earlier years[2]. The recall list is the bigger issue, with 12 on file[2]. One of them says owners should not drive until a ball joint repair is done[3]. Before you buy, run the VIN on NHTSA.gov and ask for proof that every recall repair was completed. If fuel cost matters, the hybrid versions are rated at 37 and 38 combined MPG, against 23 to 25 for the turbo versions[4][24][25][26][27].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Maverick?
- NHTSA lists 50 complaints[1]. The largest groups are electrical system with 13 and forward collision avoidance with 10[1][5][6]. These are unverified owner reports.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Maverick have?
- NHTSA lists 12 recalls[2]. The newest, 26V340, covers front ball joints, and owners are told not to drive until it is repaired[3].
- What MPG does the 2025 Ford Maverick get?
- EPA rates the hybrid FWD at 38 combined MPG[4] and the hybrid AWD at 37[24]. The 2.0L turbo versions are rated 23 to 25 combined[25][26][27].
- Is the 2025 Ford Maverick better than earlier years?
- It has fewer complaints and recalls than 2022, 2023 and 2024 on file with NHTSA, at 50 and 12[2]. Counts are not adjusted for sales.
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 50 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Ford Maverick (6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 injuries, 1 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Maverick model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V340, filed May 27, 2026: Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Maverick HEV FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 42 city / 35 highway / 38 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 13 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 8 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V122, filed March 3, 2026: Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve). NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V104, filed February 20, 2026: Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V239, filed April 14, 2026: Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V201, filed March 31, 2026: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V157, filed March 17, 2026: Visibility › Sun / Moon Roof Assembly. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V884, filed December 18, 2025: Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V863, filed December 12, 2025: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Park Pawl. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V828, filed December 1, 2025: Engine. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V787, filed November 14, 2025: Electronic Stability Control (Esc). NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V350, filed June 9, 2025: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Status Indicator Lamp / Light. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V343, filed May 23, 2025: Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Maverick HEV AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 40 city / 34 highway / 37 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Maverick AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Maverick Lobo AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 30 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Maverick Tremor AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2025 Ford Maverick with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 250 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2025 Ford Maverick with 2.5L 4-cylinder: rated 162 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MAVERICK 4DR PICKUP AWD: length 200 in, width 72 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 3,730 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MAVERICK 4DR PICKUP FWD: length 200 in, width 72 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 3,563 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MAVERICK FHEV 4DR PICKUP: length 200 in, width 72 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 3,675 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov