When Ford Motor Co. announced the Maverick pickup, it created a lot of buzz with its low base price under $20k and hybrid fuel economy of 42 MPG in the city. With its city friendly size, the compact pickup seemed like a big hit, and it has since sold out for the 2022 model year with orders now being placed for the 2023 model year.
Since the Ford Maverick is completely new, that means it’s fraught with problems, right? Sort of. Before you jump on the bandwagon, let’s take a look at 2022 Ford Maverick known problems so you can be an informed consumer.
For this known problem list, I’m going to split the issues into major and minor. Also, I need to give a massive shout out to the Maverick Truck Club members for putting together an exhaustive spreadsheet on the known problems.
Starting with the major issues, there have been three recalls on the compact pickup so far. These recalls include a rear seat buckle not being properly attached, the fuel tank may have been damaged thanks to drill holes during installation of the spray-in bed-liner and a software issue for towed trailer with either electric or electric over hydraulic brake system not operating.
Looking further into the list and comparing my own notes, the other major issues have been reports of transmission issues, shifting and high revs, paint chips and a big shudder and jerking when the hybrid switches from gas to battery mode.
As someone who owned the Ford F-150 PowerBoost hybrid setup, I can confirm the first initial times the hybrid kicked on, it is rather abrupt and grabs your attention. Not a fault or problem per se, just something to know.
Finally, there have been reports of the radio freezing (SSM 50411), hood flutter (TSB 04-18-8) and the Ford Pass App remote start runs the engine rich causing the catalytic convertor to turn red hot (TSB 22-2124). There are corresponding Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) and/or Special Service Messages (SSM) for each of these issues. Basically, TSB and SSM are documents alerting the Ford dealership team to these protentional issues and how to resolve them.
One the list of minor issues are a myriad of various items.
For example, there are reported issues with a dead battery, missing antenna from factory, hard bed cover leaking, weather stripping misaligned, tailgate not aligned properly, tire alignment, rattles from loose components, windshield cracks and issues with some of the parking sensors having corrosion.
Again, these issues have been pretty minor with just a few reports out there from new owners.
Looking at this list, the synopsis is the known problems have been pretty minor overall so far. Sure, if you are one of the affected owners, you aren’t happy having an issue with a brand new truck. Yet looking at this list in the grand scheme of things, the problems shouldn’t scare you away, and it is much better list than the problems the Ford Bronco faced.
We’ll update this list as needed when new things emerge.
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Hi. Excellent article. I just bought a 2022 Ranger that, guess what, is missing the antenna. Otherwise outstanding. Thanks.
You forgot leaking sunroof, i’ve seen people reporting sunroof seal needed replacement after just few miles.. and those seals are not available anywhere, have to order them from the factory.
Brake light acting strangely, related to tow assist, even after the TSB tow module was updated
Paint bubbling or chipping due to missing primer. Very random
Someone even reported mismatched interior panel, one side was orange while the other side was not.
Side Windows not opening.. parts needed to be replaced. As always, parts will have to be shipped from the factory..
Have had my Maverick XL since January – have loved driving and experienced no issues until it up and died on me. Not a battery problem as that was full. But nothing. Couldn’t even get the park break released. It’s been at the dealership since this morning but I’m wondering if anyone else has had this issue? Couldn’t find mention of it on the forums I’ve looked through.
Yes my Maverick also died no electric component working. The 12V battery was fully charged. It was in the shop for 2 days and they found a bad weld on some electrical component that attached to the frame. Just got back from 2500 mile road trip and the next day no electric again. AAA got it to start and I drove it home. The next morning it was dead. I was tempting to jump it and moved a wire harness and it started up! It’s back in the shop and I’m waiting to find out what going on!!!
Yes my Maverick also died no electric component working. The 12V battery was fully charged. It was in the shop for 2 days and they found a bad weld on some electrical component that attached to the frame. Just got back from 2500 mile road trip and the next day no electric. AAA got it to start and I drove it home. The next morning it was dead. I was tempting to jump it and moved a wire harness and it started up! It’s back in the shop and I’m waiting to find out what going on!!!
Yes my Maverick also died no electric component working. The 12V battery was fully charged. It was in the shop for 2 days and they found a bad weld on some electrical component that attached to the frame.
Yes XLT hybrid 5,000 miles on in my garage dead.everything 3rd time I about ready to look into lemon law even with extended warranty I got to Ed 3 miles to dealer and a 100 dollar diagnostic fee which had they found the problem it would not be setting dead in my garage now!
Yes my Maverick also died no electric working. The 12V battery was fully charged. It was in the shop for 2 days and they found a bad weld on some electrical component that attached to the frame.
After hearing all the issues with the Maverick I’m waiting to purchase a 2024. The first year gremlins usually are fixed by the second model year. I’m playing it safe by waiting until the third year. I despise dealerships and the waiting game to get something repaired
2022 maverick hybrid Problem with the hood cable streach as i was told cable on order
Lots of pros for the Maverick Xlt 2022 hybrid pick up truck for this Canadian with some visible shortcomings. First, there are no fog lamps (very odd) and there is no handle grip bar above the driver’s head to assist in getting in or out whereas, other doors have them. There is no cdrom for cd music as most use their cellular for importing music. The shallow cubby hole empty compartment is a head scratcher as most buyers ponder what to put in it. There are some 3d printer options from Etsy and other websìtes. We put in a small stuffed cute toy in it. The ambient lighting is very low with no changing colors.
It is unknown ìf you can download different desktop screen themes and import them into display mode as you get only a few factory choices. The front seats get very warm quickly (great feature), and hotter than our 2018 former Escape. Love the èxterior colors and the compartment storage under rear seats even with the hybrid battery concealed. The rear seat is quite comfortable with lots of head space too.
We had multiple flip-glop confusing and frustrating text updates on its production and delivery that spanned months that would baffle most buyers but do not blame our salesman. He was far better than others from different former Ford dealers. The visibility is very good in the Maverick and the different driving modes of slippery, eco etc for tires is a safety factor as with fuel economy. They boast 800+ on mileage when you do alot of driving in electriciy hybrid mode and it’s too soon to tabulate as we got it mere weeks ago. Ford needs to do far better with its system information sharing to dealership with a bumpy roller coaster. That fact was echoed by the sales manager and salesperson. We’ve owned five Fords in the past 25 years. Cute pick up truck but their design team needs to do better. To those who purchased this vehicle, happy trails and enjoy the ride and gas savings in tough times. Happy Trails.
I bought a new hybrid maverick from texas a few days ago. All 4 wheels have rust in the same spots. Dealer said they all do. I demanded they fix it, since there is.a bumper to bumper warranty, plus corrosion warranty. They wont. Im taking them to court. If 2 others in texas have the same problem, we can file a class action. If interested, please email me asap. Txmiholdings@gmail.com, A. Khan.
Mr. Khan, Your problem with rust MIGHT be from shipping, as metal from the train wheels have a tendency to create metal dust from friction that falls on and imbeds itself onto any unprotected painted or powder coated surface causing it to look “rusted”. Maybe that’s what you’re seeing?
Have a paint guy look at it, they can fix the problem if this is the case at the dealer, and they should have known about this. Not a Ford guy since my two new lemons anymore, but I once had an entire top of a brand new Ford F150 that was afflicted with this, and I was able to clay-bar and wax most all of it off myself.