Your vehicle report
2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 468
- Received Jan 2022 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines33 complaints · 7.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed31 complaints · 6.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Battery drains and dies when parked25 complaints · 5.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V881000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speedFirst signal: Jan 2024
- Battery drains and dies when parkedFirst signal: Sep 2022
- Wheel bearings fail prematurelyFirst signal: Apr 2025
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 7 crashes, 1 fire, 4 people injured, 0 deaths.
Explore by system
Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 21 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
- Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines
- Brakes make grinding or squealing noise
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up
1 more problem
Electrical & lights
- Battery drains and dies when parked
- Ignition key sticks or will not turn
- Engine won't start or cranks intermittently
1 more problem
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
- Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed
- Coil springs break and puncture tires
- Wheel bearings fail prematurely
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| January 2022 | 1 |
| February 2022 | 2 |
| March 2022 | 1 |
| April 2022 | 2 |
| May 2022 | 0 |
| June 2022 | 12 |
| July 2022 | 15 |
| August 2022 | 19 |
| September 2022 | 16 |
| October 2022 | 21 |
| November 2022 | 11 |
| December 2022 | 10 |
| January 2023 | 21 |
| February 2023 | 9 |
| March 2023 | 8 |
| April 2023 | 11 |
| May 2023 | 8 |
| June 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 30 |
| April 2024 | 48 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 9 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 15 |
| December 2024 | 11 |
| January 2025 | 10 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 9 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| July 2025 | 6 |
| August 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| February 2026 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 4 |
| June 2026 | 1 |
| July 2026 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 2 |
| September 2026 | 7 |
| October 2026 | 2 |
| Total | 468 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 33 | 7.0% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 31 | 6.6% | 27.4× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2024 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.0% |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 25 | 5.3% | 13.6× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2022 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 6.3% |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 20 | 4.3% | – | NHTSA recall #25V881000 |
| Brakes make grinding or squealing noise | 16 | 3.4% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 13 | 2.8% | 1.1× | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 10 | 2.1% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 9 | 1.9% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 9 | 1.9% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 8 | 1.7% | 3.8× | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 8 | 1.7% | – | |
| Transmission shudders during acceleration at low speeds | 8 | 1.7% | – | |
| Coil springs break and puncture tires | 7 | 1.5% | 22.8× | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 7 | 1.5% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 7 | 1.5% | – | |
| Wheel bearings fail prematurely | 7 | 1.5% | 23.7× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Apr 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 4.0% |
| Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates | 6 | 1.3% | 2.9× | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 6 | 1.3% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 5 | 1.1% | – | |
| Door ajar light stays on when closed | 4 | 0.9% | – | |
| Axle breaks while driving, wheel detaches | 4 | 0.9% | 16.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: May 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.5% |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V881000December 18, 202587 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026. This is an expansion of Recalls 24V330 (24S33) and 25V133 (25S16).
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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