Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Maverick | 6 | 7 |
| 2025 Maverick | 24 | 12 |
| 2024 Maverick | 74 | 15 |
| 2023 Maverick | 81 | 21 |
| 2022 Maverick | 150 | 28 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train83
- Electrical system78
- Unknown or other52
- Engine37
- Structure27
- Service brakes26
- Back over prevention25
- Steering21
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 24 Maverick vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 8 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 6 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 5 model-year variants; 0 of 3 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 FORD MAVERICK PU/CC HEV AWD | — | 15.5 % |
| 2026 | 2026 FORD MAVERICK HEV PU/CC HEV AWD | — | 15.5 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Ford Maverick HEV PU/CC FWD | ★★★★☆ | 16.9 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Ford Maverick HEV PU/CC FWD | ★★★★☆ | 16.9 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Ford Maverick HEV PU/CC FWD | ★★★★☆ | 16.9 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 5 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 6.6–9.8 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Maverick Lariat Hybrid AWD · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 6.0 | 7.3 | 6.6 |
| 2025 | Maverick AWD · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.6 | 7.8 | 9.4 |
| 2024 | Maverick AWD · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.8 | 8.1 | 9.6 |
| 2023 | Maverick AWD · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.9 | 8.4 | 9.8 |
| 2022 | Maverick AWD · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.7 | 8.1 | 9.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
21 Maverick cars are on the New Zealand register; 67% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In Finland
269 Maverick cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 9 | 213,000 km |
| 2006 | 103 | 241,000 km |
| 2005 | 120 | 249,000 km |
| 2004 | 37 | 265,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
215 Maverick cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 10 | 20 |
| 2003 | 40 | 109 |
| 2002 | 50 | 142 |
| 2001 | 17 | 65 |
| 1999 | 3 | 28 |
| 1998 | 14 | 156 |
| 1997 | 29 | 250 |
| 1996 | 11 | 215 |
| 1995 | 17 | 263 |
| 1994 | 17 | 295 |
| 1993 | 7 | 104 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
207 Maverick cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 55% passed first time, against 57% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 100 | 64% |
| 2002 | 107 | 46% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Maverick | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 23.2% | 16.1% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.8% | 21.2% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Brakes | 12.1% | 13.8% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.7% | 3.2% |
| Visibility | 6.8% | 7.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Steering | 5.3% | 4.1% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
2 new Ford Maverick cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2011, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2011 the largest markets were United Kingdom (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | 1 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
45 campaigns cover the Maverick; the latest 12 are below.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Ford 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 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles. The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
NHTSA recalls