2025 Ford MAVERICK problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
12 distinct recall campaigns
3,200 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2025 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 24 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 25.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 8.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.2% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
Engine: 6; Power Train: 6; Electrical System: 5; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 5; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Air Bags: 2; Visibility/Wiper: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 13 |
2025: 11; 2026: 13
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11690294 · 2025-09-29 (September 29, 2025)
In the first week with only 107 miles, the brakes failed 3 times at very low speeds. Once while backing out and no brakes at all. 2 days later while turning a corner in a parking light they totally failed and I just missed hitting a car. And the 3rd time when I was trying driving out of the Ford dealership they failed and I hit the dealership truck and damaged both vehicles. They didn’t believe me until I took it to the garage and parked it. Then they started it up it had no brakes.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11690294 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11702938 · 2025-12-04 (December 4, 2025)
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brake light located near the rear window was inoperable and the brake light had melted. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,629
Owner-reported narrative. 5,629 miles reported. Look up ODI 11702938 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11687303 · 2025-09-15 (September 15, 2025)
2025 2.0l Maverick 8f-35 auto trans. on cold start after sitting overnight transmission hesitates to engage and/or shifts harshly on 1st drive of the day so far. Most noticeable on 1-2 upshift. Feels like engine rpm flares or transmission skips before changing gear. Conditions repeat almost daily on first drive from cold start. I am concerned about long-term transmission damage and safety when pulling into traffic. I'm aware this and other issues have been acknowledged by Ford in prior TSBs-the same 8f-35 transmission has rough shifting in 2022…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11687303 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11760204 · 2026-08-28 (August 28, 2026)
At 3k miles the turbocharger and parts within the transmission failed on my 2025 ford maverick, there were no warning lamps or messages on the dash but I had the symptoms of lack of power, the truck struggled to climb hills, it sounded like the turbo sound was coming through the air vents, and going uphill it almost stalled. I took it to one ford dealership who claimed it was normal operation before taking it to one of Fords commercial truck centers who diagnosed a turbo failure and various parts within the transmission have failed.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11760204 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11728937 · 2026-04-02 (April 2, 2026)
The passenger side floor is soaking wet every time it rains. Google says this is a defect with the windshield cowl, which other owners say is a common problem. Our safety is at risk with potential for mold, rust, and water intrusion into the electrical system. The truck is going to the dealership on Monday to have this issue addressed. It has been reproduced every time it rains. It has not been inspected by anyone other than myself. There were no warnings or alerts. We've noticed the wet carpet a couple times and researched the problem.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11728937 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11641826 · 2025-02-10 (February 10, 2025)
Purchased vehicle new and after 3 days the power steering became inoperable as well as traction control , hillstart assist and showed that the fowrad camers was in default .
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11641826 at NHTSA ↗