2023 Ford Maverick Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,025miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2023 Ford Maverick, 7% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,025 miles. 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.
“Shortly after startup the infotainment screen on my Maverick froze. After shifting into reverse it was unable to display the reverse camera image. I attempted several shifts between Drive, Park, and Reverse and it remained frozen. I attempted a short key cycle, powering the truck down, including opening the drivers door in an attempt to cycle power to the infotainment and upon restart it remained frozen. After arriving at my destination and leaving the power off for 10-15 minutes it returned to normal behavior on the next key cycle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11612721, filed 2024-09“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming through the back windshield. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, the abnormal sound was confirmed. The contact was informed that there was nothing that can be done to remedy the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50.”
NHTSA complaint #11737537, filed 2026-05, 50 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH in hard rain during the day, he was unable to see out the front windshield. The contact stated that the windshield was blacked out. There were no warning lights illuminated. While cleaning the windshield, the contact noticed scratches going vertically and diagonally in the driver's view. Additionally, while sitting in the driver's side front seat, the contact noticed that the dark blue dashboard was reflecting on the windshield, making the windshield appear to be darker. …”
NHTSA complaint #11594414, filed 2024-06, 10,000 miles“Frost INSIDE windshield on 2023 Maverick. No frost on the outside of windshield. Frost not in the 2 other vehicles parked in the same location. Available for inspection, must be cold enough weather. Cannot see to drive, never had a vehicle needing only the inside of the windsheild scrapped. Experienced here 2nd day in a row, as the weather conditions have become cold enough. Not inspected by others. No messages, or warning lights.”
NHTSA complaint #11557182, filed 2023-11Related recalls
- 24V594000Aug 9, 2024Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become…Covers: Ford Maverick 2023–2024, Mustang Mach E 2023–2024, Bronco Sport 2023–2024
Related service bulletins
- 11035461Jul 28, 2026This bulletin supersedes TSB 24-2317. Reason for the update: update the Parts list to clarify the claim quantity of the part number RZ6Z-7840380-A Some of the vehicles listed in…
- 11023200Sep 9, 2025Some 2023-2025 Explorer (rear windows only), Bronco Sport, Escape, and Maverick vehicles equipped with minor feature code B2DAC may exhibit an inoperative passenger front and/or…
- 11021975Aug 14, 2025Various 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit "Please Check Surroundings For Safety" or "Full View Not Available"…
- 11020705Jul 14, 2025Some 2023-2025 Explorer (rear windows only), Bronco Sport, Escape, and Maverick vehicles equipped with minor feature code B2DAC may exhibit an inoperative passenger front and/or…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsBrakes
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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