2023 Ford Maverick
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2023 Ford Maverick.
What to watch for on the 2023 Ford Maverick
Coolant Intrusion into the Cylinders
Some engines from the mid-2010s leak coolant into the cylinders through a cracked block or head gasket area.
Carbon Buildup on Intake Valves
Fuel is injected straight into the cylinder, so nothing washes the intake valves and carbon builds up on them.
Which of these apply to your 2023 Maverick?
Your guide shows which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.
Recalls on the 2023 Ford Maverick
Exterior lighting: tail lights
A missing electrical circuit may cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when utilizing the vehicle trailer tow…
Engine
5L HEV or PHEV engines.
Exterior lighting: bulbs
In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the…
18 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 264 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2023 Ford Maverick at a glance
- Trims
- LariatTremorXLXLT
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo, 2.5L 4-Cylinder Hybrid
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd, CVT
- Drivetrain
- AWD, FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline, Hybrid
- Body style
- Truck
In-depth generation guide
We've written a detailed buyer's guide covering this generation's known issues, engine variants, and what to inspect.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2023 Ford Maverick?
Owners have filed 264 complaints about the 2023 Ford Maverick with NHTSA, most often about the power train. There are 21 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include coolant intrusion into the cylinders and carbon buildup on intake valves. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2023 Ford Maverick reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 21 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2023 Ford Maverick?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2023 Ford Maverick listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.