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2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Engine complaints for the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid, 28% of its 103 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are listed for the Engine component. Median mileage at failure is 4,250 miles.

Engine complaints
29
28% of 103
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
4,250 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine suddenly quits or loses power at highway speed, sometimes requiring the vehicle to coast to the shoulder before it will restart.
  • Vehicle loses acceleration response on the freeway with no warning light or error code, forcing a restart to regain power.
  • Owners report a shudder or lurch from the engine/drivetrain shortly after startup, with the vehicle attempting to move forward unexpectedly at a stop.
  • Metal flakes were found in the engine oil during an early oil change on a new vehicle still in the break-in period.
  • A milky white residue consistent with water intrusion was found on the oil cap and inside the valve cover during a routine oil change.
  • An improperly installed exhaust flange clamp caused an exhaust leak with audible sputtering from the gas engine on this hybrid model.

When 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 23, 2024, latest Sep 4, 2026.

2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month5Jan 2024Jul 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jul 2025Dec 2025
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2024 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Maverick Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2022162 (35%)
  2. 202395 (36%)
  3. 202429 (28%)
  4. 20255 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 29 Engine-related complaints for the 2024 Maverick Hybrid, which is 28% of all 103 complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid engine?
No related recalls are listed for the Engine component on the 2024 Maverick Hybrid in this data.
At what mileage do engine problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2024 Maverick Hybrid is 4,250 miles.
What kind of engine problems do owners describe?
Owners describe sudden loss of power or acceleration while driving, engine shuddering at low speed, metal flakes in oil, water residue in the valve cover, and an exhaust leak from a clamp issue.
How does the 2024 Maverick Hybrid compare to other model years for engine complaints?
Engine complaints made up 28% of total complaints for the 2024 model year, compared to 35% for 2022, 36% for 2023, and 21% for 2025.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.