2023 Ford MaverickRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

“I own a 2023 Ford Maverick XLT (VIN 3FTTW8E35PRA43482). On September 9, 2025, at 79,837 miles, Ford of Montebello replaced both front halfshafts because of premature wear of the internal components. I paid $1,187.05 out of pocket (work order FOCS308705). Ford itself has acknowledged this exact defect. Customer Satisfaction Program 25N09 (Ford bulletin MC-11023857-0001, September 17, 2025) states that the front halfshafts on certain 2022 Mavericks suffer premature wear of the internal roller track components, causing increased noise and vibration while accelerating, and Ford will replace them free of charge. But the program covers only certain 2022 model year vehicles (built December 1, 2021 through November 23, 2022). My 2023 Maverick has the identical defect and required the identical repair, yet Ford excludes 2023 models from the program and refuses to refund the $1,187.05 I already paid. A worn front halfshaft can fail while driving, causing loss of drive power and affecting control of the vehicle. The same defective part and the same failure mode exist in 2023 Mavericks. I am asking NHTSA to investigate why Ford limited this program to 2022 models and to…”

“My 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid experienced repeated 12V battery discharge and “Deep Sleep” events associated with Recall 24C01 and SSM 53801. The vehicle repeatedly discharged the 12V battery while parked under normal conditions. In January 2026, after approximately two weeks parked in freezing temperatures, the battery experienced a complete discharge and the vehicle required multiple jump-starts to remain operational. Ford dealer records later confirmed that the corrective action associated with SSM 53801 had not been applied prior to the failure event despite prior complaints and service visits. The repeated discharge events resulted in failure of both: the original factory battery, and a replacement AGM battery installed at owner expense. This condition created repeated stranded events and loss of vehicle reliability. I am submitting this complaint because the issue appears directly related to documented parasitic drain conditions already acknowledged by Ford in Recall 24C01 and SSM 53801, and because the failure condition persisted before corrective action was finally applied.”

“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH and making a left turn into an intersection, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power and shut off in the middle of the intersection. During the failure, the power steering and power brakes became inoperable, and the vehicle almost crashed into a utility pole and fire hydrant before stopping. Additionally, a second vehicle almost crashed into the rear of the vehicle after the vehicle lost power. The contact stated that immediately after the failure, the vehicle was restarted and operated normally. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 43,900.”