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2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid Problems

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Open NHTSA investigation2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid Intermittent Loss of Braking

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
106filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
15,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2024 Maverick Hybrid most often write about a 12-volt battery that drains while the truck sits, leaving it in sleep or battery-saver mode and sometimes unable to start. A second recurring theme is a sudden loss of drive power or acceleration at speed, sometimes with a message to stop safely, and several complaints link that symptom to the transmission shifting into neutral. Reports span very low mileage into the 40,000-mile range, and dealers frequently say they could not reproduce the problem.

  1. Electrical system

    12-volt battery drains and goes into deep sleep

    • 29 complaints (27%)
    • median 1,475 mi at 1.2 yrs old (3 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2024–2026

    Owners describe the truck sitting for a few days and then failing to start, with the app warning that remote features are disabled to conserve battery. Interior lights may not come on when doors open, the key fob can fail to unlock, and several report the battery was replaced once or repeatedly, sometimes with a higher-capacity battery, after which the drain came back. Dealers reportedly charged or tested the battery, said it passed, and told owners engineering was working on a fix for an intermittent draw. Reported from the first weeks of ownership onward, often on trucks that sit unused for several days, with mileage ranging from a few hundred to about 46,000 miles.

    5 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask whether the 12-volt battery has been replaced and whether any software updates for the battery drain were applied. Check the battery voltage after the truck has sat a few days, and confirm interior lights and remote unlock work normally.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “My 24 Ford Maverick Hybrid goes into deep sleep so it will not start after sitting for a few days,i have to run a battery tender or battery goes below a certain voltage number and it then goes into deep sleep.Been to dealer twice for same problem they charge the battery and they say it past's Ford's test but you don't drive a few days and goes back into sleep mode unable to start or drive vehicle. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11637778, filed 2025-01

    “4 months after purchase my battery slowly went dead until I had to jump it. Taken in to Dealer 3 times before the first battery was replaced. They installed a higher CCA battery and after 2 months there are signs it is slowly being drained. In November when I first brought this in, I was told there is an SSM 53087, stating there is parasitic voltage draw when the truck is off. The fix for 2022 thru 2024 Mavericks will be coming the 1st quarter of 2025. Here we are and no fix. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11652070, filed 2025-04
  2. Engine

    Sudden loss of power or no accelerator response

    • 54 complaints (51%)
    • median 15,000 mi at 1.6 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
    • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2024–2026

    Complaints describe the truck losing motive power at highway or on-ramp speeds, with the pedal feeling dead, and in some cases a stop safely now or powertrain warning appearing. Owners often coast to the shoulder, shut the truck off and restart it, and it drives normally afterward; some say it happened several times. Dealers reportedly found no stored codes, could not duplicate the event, or replaced the battery or updated a control module without resolving it. Reported across a wide mileage range, from a few thousand miles to roughly 46,000, often at highway speeds or under acceleration.

    Recall 25V881000

    What to check: Ask whether any diagnostic codes or powertrain control module updates were recorded, and confirm the truck's VIN is covered by recall 25V881000 and, if so, whether the software remedy has been performed. A test drive that includes highway acceleration is worth doing.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “At approximately 10 pm driving on the interstate at approximately 65 mph, I was attempting to accelerate to 70 mph and my speedometer was decreasing in speed even though I had my foot on the accelerator. I had to pull off to the side of the interstate that has a very narrow shoulder. My car was not able to accelerate. I had to turn it off and turn it back on and then it appeared to work as usual. This has happened twice now. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11673380, filed 2025-07

    “While driving on onramp to the interstate the engine shut down and warning came on pull over now. All power was lost. The APP showed power train fuel control module could not connect. I tried to restart but had no power. On 6/16/2025 I took the vehicle in for repair (could not get appointment). It was returned (could not duplicate problem). On my way home it happened again engine lost power while driving. The vehicle was brought back to Ford. This time it was returned 6/25/2025.”

    NHTSA complaint #11674048, filed 2025-07
  3. Forward collision avoidance

    False collision warnings and abrupt automatic braking

    • 11 complaints (10%)
    • typically at 1.3 yrs old
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2024–2026

    Owners report the forward collision alert triggering with no obstacle ahead, and in some cases the truck braking hard on its own while the driver was already slowing for traffic. Others describe adaptive cruise control failing to recognize stopped traffic or slowing abruptly for a vehicle outside their lane. Dealers reportedly could not reproduce the events, and owners describe the warnings as unpredictable. Reported across low and mid mileage, at town speeds and on the freeway, often in ordinary traffic.

    What to check: Ask whether any forward camera or radar module updates were applied, and keep the collision warning sensitivity setting in mind during a test drive. Note any warning chimes or braking during normal driving.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I was driving at approx. 40 to 45 mph and in the process of braking for slowing traffic and the vehicle slammed on the brakes and left a short skid mark. I was about 50 feet behind the vehicle and braking when this occurred. I was lucky that the car behind did not rear end me. The collision alert did come on the dash at the same time it slammed on the brakes.”

    NHTSA complaint #11754175, filed 2026-08

    “These two failure types for 4 incidents may involve 3 components or 1 or 2 of the ADAS; Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking (Certainly,) and Forward Collision Warning: The first incident was at town speed when a vehicle to the immediate front right slowed to depart the turn land into a driveway, and my vehicle slowed abruptly, although the other was not in my path. A subsequent time, mine abruptly slowed under similar conditions and displayed the red imminent crash warning. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11597231, filed 2024-06
  4. Brakes

    Lurching or rolling with the brake applied

    • 26 complaints (25%)
    • median 18,000 mi at 1.5 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
    • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2024–2026

    Owners describe the truck jerking forward or shuddering while stopped in drive with the brakes held, requiring extra pedal pressure to keep it still. Others report the truck rolling in reverse or in park without the brake being released, sometimes with ABS and parking brake warnings appearing. Dealers reportedly could not reproduce the behavior in some cases. Reported at low mileage, generally within the first few thousand miles, and described by some owners as constant rather than occasional.

    What to check: On a test drive, hold the brake at a stop in drive and note any forward creep or shudder. Ask whether any brake system or parking brake faults have been logged.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “My 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid rolled backward while in park. I push-started the truck and then turned on the A/C to start cooling the cabin. I left the driver’s side door open as I stepped out to begin loading my 8-month-old baby’s stroller. The open door bumped my back, so I quickly jumped back into the vehicle to press the brake. The truck eventually stopped, but not before the door folded out and scraped the entire side of a parked car. I called the police to make a report.”

    NHTSA complaint #11749892, filed 2026-07

    “My wife and I purchased the NEW truck in May 2024. It now has 4970 miles and had our first issue Sept 10th. When we attempted to reverse out of the driveway, with the foot firmly on the brake and the start button engaged, the truck unexpectedly rolled out of the driveway. This alarming incident poses a significant safety risk, as the brake pedal was fully pressed, yet the truck was in motion. I drove back into the spot. Multiple check engine lights came on, and the ABS and parking brake faults were on. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11617042, filed 2024-09
  5. Transmission and drivetrain

    Transmission slips into neutral while driving

    Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints

    Owners report the truck unexpectedly shifting into neutral on its own, sometimes at speed, with a loss of drive that requires stopping and shifting back to drive. Some initially assumed the shifter had been bumped, and one owner tied the behavior to a published recall after it recurred several times. Others describe the truck rolling when left parked, including while unattended. Reported from roughly a few thousand miles up to about 31,000 miles, during normal driving and also while parked.

    Recall 25V881000

    What to check: Check the VIN against recall 25V881000 and ask for written confirmation the hybrid powertrain control module software update was installed. On a test drive, note any unexpected neutral engagement or hesitation when accelerating.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Over the past 1-1/2 years I have experienced my transmission going into neutral and loss of power 4 times. The first time it happened I thought my hand hit the shifter and moved it into neutral. After a few more incidents and seeing the recall, I realized this was the cause of the issue. I noticed the NHTSA website has recall number 25V881000. Today I contacted Ford Motor Company regarding this recall and they do not show it against my 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11731938, filed 2026-04

    “The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that after parking uphill, the contact exited the vehicle and lowered the tailgate to unload the bed; however, the vehicle unexpectedly rolled backward downhill, causing the tailgate to hit a tree and crash into a railing. The vehicle was driven away from the crash site. The insurance company was notified of the failure, and the tailgate was replaced at a collision center. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11764915, filed 2026-09, 15,000 miles

Buying note. Check the VIN for open recalls, particularly the hybrid powertrain software remedy, and ask for service records showing whether battery-drain software updates and any battery replacements were done. A highway test drive and a few days of sitting before purchase will tell you more about the two most common complaints than a short lot test.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 106 consumer complaints for the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid. 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (4), Suspension (4), Body and structure (3), Wheels (3), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Air bags (1), Seat belts (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “My battery will not hold a charge. This will not allow me to remote start or unlock doors. The interior lights don’t come on at night. It happens probably 10 times a month.”

NHTSA complaint #11652219, filed 2025-04

Transmission and drivetrain: “On April 5th, 2025 I was driving about 20-30 mph and braking down a slight hill. When I went to accelerate up the other side of the hill the vehicle would not accelerate while pushing on the throttle. There were no check engine lights or errors while the vehicle would not accelerate. I pulled over to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. Upon restarting the vehicle it appeared to function normally and continued driving for about an hour home. I have not reported the incident to Ford or the dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #11652997, filed 2025-04

Other or unknown: “1. 50% of my braking results in grinding stop where it jumps and doesn’t stop all the way at first, this is even driving at slow speeds of 25 mph. 2. When my truck was set on cruise control approx 70mph and all of a sudden started decelerating on its own and nothing I did made it accelerate. I had to coast/slow brake to pull over, cut the car off and then restart it to begin driving again.”

NHTSA complaint #11762179, filed 2026-09

Engine: “prematurely changed engine oil on New vehicle at 2200 miles, break-in period. I refilled with recommended 5.7 quarts of oil. Removed from the ramp. Level ground dip stick check. Over full. I removed 1.5 quarts, and see metal in Brand new oil. I have video. 2 weeks later I random removed 0.75 quart to inspect the integrity. More metal flakes from engine. Ford did not debur engine components of this vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11597958, filed 2024-07

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,500 and 18,000 miles.

33%0–1044%10–2522%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 15,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

20242025482026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 15 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Maverick Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026102,2100———Too new
2025261,0000——Too new to compareToo new
202410615,0001——Too new to compareToo new
202326715,0001——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new
202246823,6821——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Ford Maverick Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid?

Owners of the 2024 Maverick Hybrid most often write about a 12-volt battery that drains while the truck sits, leaving it in sleep or battery-saver mode and sometimes unable to start. The issues reported most often: 12-volt battery drains and goes into deep sleep; Sudden loss of power or no accelerator response; False collision warnings and abrupt automatic braking.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 106 consumer complaints for the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 35 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 29.

Has the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,000 miles and the middle half falls between 7,500 and 18,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.