2023 Ford Maverick Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2023 Ford Maverick, 6% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving 55-60mph, engine dies, power steering is lost, no throttle response, brake system failure messages every 500-1000ft of driving at any speeds. Battery terminal melted, wiring harness needs to be replaced to junction box with upgraded part. Model : 2023 Lariat Maverick Miles: 1030 Colors: Area 51/desert brown Luxury package Rumble strips saved my life.”
NHTSA complaint #11529197, filed 2023-06“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact firmly depressed the brake pedal and was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #11569295, filed 2024-02, 8,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal; however, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact shifted into neutral and coasted to a patch of grass where the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was turned off and after a while and shifted into park and restarted. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11647462, filed 2025-03, 18,000 miles“Brake controller does not activate electric brakes on trailer. maverick is equipped with the 4k tow package. Unable to get satisfactory service from dealer and problem has yet to be resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #11557243, filed 2023-11Related recalls
- 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600…Covers: Ford Maverick 2022–2026, F-150 2021–2026, Lincoln Navigator 2022–2027 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 10243653Sep 28, 2023Some 2023 Escape, Corsair, Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles built on 01-May-2023 and through 22-Sep-2023 may exhibit a squeal and/or grinding noise and/or vibration from the…
- 10238889Jun 22, 2023Certain 2023 Model Year Maverick Vehicles with an Electronic Brake Booster Electronic Brake Booster Replacement In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) may…
- 10228876Dec 16, 2022Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Ford Maverick
19 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Ford Maverick
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology