2022 Ford Maverick Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 20 engine complaints for the 2022 Ford Maverick, 13% of its 150 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 24,104 miles. Two related engine recalls (23V380000, 25V345000) cover 2.5L HEV/PHEV engines that can leak oil or fuel vapor near hot surfaces and catch fire.
- Engine complaints
- 20
- 13% of 150
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 24,104 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden engine fires, in one case the vehicle became fully engulfed within seconds while driving.
- Several describe the engine or truck stalling and shutting off completely at highway speed, sometimes losing power steering and being unable to shift into neutral.
- Some report the vehicle re-stalling repeatedly after a dealer replaced a fuel injector, with the check engine light flashing before each breakdown.
- Multiple complaints mention a powertrain malfunction warning and a wrench symbol appearing, followed by the truck losing motive power and being unable to accelerate.
- One owner reported a persistent burning odor and headaches traced to the engine bay that dealers could not duplicate.
- A separate complaint links an engine fire to rodent damage inside the engine compartment, resulting in repairs to the electrical, emission, and fuel systems.
When 2022 Ford Maverick engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 10, 2022, latest Aug 30, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2022 Ford Maverick
- NHTSA 25V345000May 23, 2025Engine1,809 vehicles
Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.
- NHTSA 23V380000May 26, 2023Engine125,322 vehicles
Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Engine complaints by Maverick model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 202220 (13%)
- 20238 (10%)
- 202410 (14%)
- 20256 (25%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2022 Ford Maverick have?
- NHTSA lists 20 engine-related complaints for the 2022 Maverick, which is 13% of all 150 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Ford Maverick engine?
- Yes. Recall 23V380000 covers 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that can fail and leak oil or fuel vapor. Recall 25V345000, reported in 2025, addresses vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under the earlier recall.
- At what mileage do 2022 Maverick engine problems tend to occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on the 2022 Maverick is 24,104 miles.
- Did the 2022 Maverick engine problems cause any fires or crashes?
- Among the complaints in this area, NHTSA records 3 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury.
- How does the 2022 Maverick compare to other Maverick years for engine complaints?
- The 2022 model has 20 engine complaints (13% share), compared to 8 in 2023 (10%), 10 in 2024 (14%), and 6 in 2025 (25% share, though on fewer total complaints).