This 2025 model shows concerning reliability, primarily driven by 6 recallsโabove the FORD averageโcentered on the electrical system.
Key Factor:elevated electrical system issues
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Safety Alert
Safety Alert: This model has a higher recall frequency (6) than the average FORD vehicle (2.8). Owners should prioritize checking these components.
6 recalls for this vehicle2.8 avg. recalls per vehicle (brand)
๐Why This Matters
Understanding recall history helps predict future ownership costs. Each unaddressed issue represents potential repair expenses.
Insurance companies review vehicle reliability data when setting premiums. Models with elevated recall rates often see adjusted pricing.
Given this model year's elevated concern level, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Focus Area:general reliability
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Expert Analysis
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Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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Primary Risk Area:Various
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Vs Brand: Worse than avg (2.8)
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Summary:
Safety & Reliability Score
38/100
Score Breakdown
Recall Impact-48
Complaint Impact-4.5
Investigation Impact-10
Technical Specifications
Key specifications for the 2025 FORD Maverick
Model Year2025
MakeFORD
ModelMaverick
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle
Safety History Timeline
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Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Jan25
NEWProduction
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan25
ISSUEFirst Report
Sep25
RECALLRecall Issued
Dec25
RECALLRecall Issued
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No Consumer Complaints Reported
Great news! There are currently no consumer complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 FORD Maverick. This is a positive indicator of owner satisfaction.
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Primary Risk Areas
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAIR BAGSELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)ENGINEPOWER TRAINSTRUCTURE
Official Safety Recalls (6)
Campaign: 25V343000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and 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.
Consequence
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 11, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. The parts are anticipated to be available the fourth quarter of 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.
Campaign: 25V350000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:STATUS INDICATOR LAMP/LIGHT
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Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick vehicles. The air bag indicator light on the dashboard may be loose or dislodged, and not visible to occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
The air bag indicator light may fail to warn occupants of a deactivated air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install air bag indicator light retaining clips, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C17.
Campaign: 25V787000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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Summary
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.
Consequence
Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 17, 2025.
Campaign: 25V828000
ENGINE
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Summary
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.
Consequence
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025.
Campaign: 25V863000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
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Summary
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."
Consequence
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed February 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.
Campaign: 25V884000
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
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Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.
Consequence
An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed January 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SE7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025.
NHTSA Investigations
2 investigations
Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2025 Maverick.
INV-2025-1000๐ข Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Maverick performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 23,946
INV-2025-1001๐ข Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Maverick performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 37,091
Consumer Complaints
0 complaints
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No consumer complaints recorded for this vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any recalls for the 2025 FORD Maverick?
Yes, the 2025 FORD Maverick has 6 recorded recalls from NHTSA. These recalls cover various components including ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:STATUS INDICATOR LAMP/LIGHT, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).
Is the 2025 FORD Maverick safe to drive?
The 2025 FORD Maverick has 6 recalls. If you own this vehicle, check with your dealer to ensure all recall repairs have been completed. Most recalls have free remedies available.
Where can I check if my 2025 FORD Maverick has open recalls?
You can check for open recalls by visiting NHTSA.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or by contacting your local FORD dealer.
๐Year-over-Year Context
๐Improving Trend
Compared to earlier years, the 2025 model shows improving reliability trends, largely due to manufacturing refinements addressing 2024 issues. Recall frequency decreased 54%.
๐ฏRisk Areas & Recommended Actions
Based on recall data, these components require verification:
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Electrical system
Issue: presents fire risk under certain conditions
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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm electrical system recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.
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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all electrical system recalls are completed before purchase.
Campaign:25V343000
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Air bags
Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk
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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm air bags recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.
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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all air bags recalls are completed before purchase.
Campaign:25V350000
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Electronic stability control (esc)
Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk
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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm electronic stability control (esc) recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.
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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all electronic stability control (esc) recalls are completed before purchase.
Campaign:25V787000
๐กVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your FORD dealer to verify recall completion status.
๐งญWhat This Means for You
Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.
If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.
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If You Own This Vehicle
Verify all 6 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your FORD dealer.
If any recalls are open, schedule service immediatelyโrecall repairs are always free.
Consider setting up VIN-specific alerts to receive notification of future recalls.
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If You're Buying Used
Request full service history and documentation of all recall completions.
Consider whether adjacent model years (2024 or 2026) show better safety metrics.
Budget for thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on known problem areas.