2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Engine Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 147 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 16,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine contacted” (9% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Engine contacted: mentioned in 13 of 147 complaints (9%)
  • Went limp mode: mentioned in 10 of 147 complaints (7%)
  • Collision assist: mentioned in 9 of 147 complaints (6%)
  • Reduced power: mentioned in 8 of 147 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do engine problems happen?

Based on 12 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles4 · 33%
10k–25k miles6 · 50%
25k–50k miles2 · 17%
50k–75k miles0 · 0%
75k–100k miles0 · 0%
100k–150k miles0 · 0%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 147 complaints, 2 an injury.

Ford Maverick Hybrid engine complaints by model year

Peak: 2022, with 147 complaints
2022: 14720221472023: 772023772024: 192024192025: 320253

n = 246 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearEngine complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2025 Maverick Hybrid312%—
2024 Maverick Hybrid1918%4,250
2023 Maverick Hybrid7729%12,250
2022 Maverick Hybrid14731%16,500

When owners reported it

Peak: 2024, with 83 complaints
2022: 162022162023: 352023352024: 832024832025: 8202582026: 520265

n = 147 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists engine for the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Engine long block assembly needed replacement. TPMS continues to fail. Axles make vehicle shake when going freeway speeds.

Received Sep 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766429

What component or system failed, and is it available for inspection? The right frame engine mount, differential/rear mount, and upper engine mount were all torn or broken. Both front CV axle shafts also needed replacement. Repaired 8/17/2026 by Miami County Auto, Louisburg, KS (invoice #13092). No…

Received Aug 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11760577

While driving at normal speeds. Car completely stopped working. Dashboard flashed to get to safe area. I could not shift the car neutral. Steering became stiff. The lights and infotainment was still on but the car had no power to accelerate. Had this been on the highway I would have been in a…

Received Jun 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11743262

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrids have engine problems?

No. NHTSA has 147 owner complaints about engine for the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid (31% of the 467 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid engine?

No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.

At what mileage do engine problems start?

The median reported mileage is 16,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about engine problems on the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid?

The most frequent phrase is “engine contacted”, in 13 of 147 complaints, followed by “went limp mode” (10).

Other 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems

See all 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems or engine problems across all Maverick Hybrid years.