2022 Ford Maverick Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 40 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Ford Maverick, 27% of all complaints filed for the year. Owners report sudden loss of power, stalling in neutral, and CV axle vibration, with a median failure mileage of 73,000 miles. Three related recalls address hybrid powertrain control module software.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 40
- 27% of 150
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 73,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly shudders, drops into neutral, and refuses to accept throttle before lurching hard into first gear.
- Transmission fails to engage in Drive or Reverse until the engine is revved to high RPM, similar to a slipping clutch.
- Front CV axles fail prematurely, producing intense vibration or shaking felt through the front end between 30 and 50 mph.
- Powertrain or power malfunction warning light appears while driving, cutting power output down to around 20 mph.
- Vehicle loses all power and shuts down completely while underway, sometimes failing to restart.
- Transmission will not shift into reverse, accompanied by loud, high RPM engine noise; dealer traced it to a broken transmission fluid sensor.
When 2022 Ford Maverick transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 5, 2022, latest Sep 6, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Ford Maverick
- NHTSA 25V158000Mar 14, 2025Transmission & Powertrain48,041 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Risk: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.
- NHTSA 25V133000Feb 28, 2025Transmission & Powertrain207 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: 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 April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.
- NHTSA 24V330000May 10, 2024Transmission & Powertrain9,312 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: 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 May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Maverick model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What transmission problems does the 2022 Ford Maverick have?
- NHTSA records 40 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Maverick, 27% of all complaints filed for that year. Owners describe sudden neutral drop-outs, hard lurching into gear, slipping similar to a failing clutch, and CV axle vibration.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Ford Maverick transmission?
- Yes. Three recalls (25V158000, 25V133000, 24V330000) cover 2022 Maverick transmission and powertrain issues, all involving software problems with the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module that can cause the vehicle to shift into neutral or fail to detect a prior incorrect repair.
- At what mileage do these transmission issues happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 73,000 miles.
- Did these transmission complaints cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 Maverick lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
- How does 2022 compare to other Maverick model years for this problem?
- The 2022 Maverick has 40 Transmission & Powertrain complaints (27% share), higher in count than 2023 (19, 23%), 2024 (18, 25%), and 2025 (6, 25%).