2023 Ford Maverick Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2023 Ford Maverick, 2% of the 81 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Two problems 1. Auto Start/Stop feature 2. Pre-Collision Assist (1) Auto Start/Stop feature- unpredictable.. 1. My engine turns off at busy intersection for red light with a vehicle coming in fast from behind, I hit gas to move forward . My truck revs hard from starting with foot on gas and darts forward. Almost went into cross traffic. 2. There is a current recall on Maverick batteries. Numerous complaints on the Facebook Ford Maverick of vehicle shutting off for auto-stop, but not starting in traffic conditions due to the battery. …”
NHTSA complaint #11639495, filed 2025-01“This vehicle will reduce or cut throttle application/response relative to how many degrees the steering wheel is turning. When trying to pull out in traffic if you have the wheel turned beyond a set angle the throttle doesn't respond as expected and acceleration is greatly reduced. It will also cut the throttle if you pull out and then turn only to fully accelerate as the wheel is straightened out again. Two very dangerous examples I've experienced are 1: pulling onto a freeway that has a few side roads with perpendicular access. …”
NHTSA complaint #11620702, filed 2024-10Related service bulletins
- 11034857Jul 2, 2026Some 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent vibration and/or crunching noise after a cold start while the engine is running with the vehicle stationary in…
- 11032924May 21, 20262020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick, 2024-2026 Mustang/Ranger/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engine may…
- 11022144Aug 20, 2025Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0455, P0456, P0442…
- 11020053Jun 25, 2025Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator, 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles equipped with a hybrid powertrain may exhibit an…
Fuel system: 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 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 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.
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