Issue Description: The battery has been consistently failing. The battery has been replaced twice in 2024 already. On both occasions after replacing the battery, the new battery was drained and dead again within 48 hours. The battery totally loses power and has to be jumped off nearly daily, sometimes two and three times per day. The battery drains so low that the doors won't unlock with the key fob, no interior lighting or engine power. Safety - Vehicle constantly won't restart in rural locations with no vehicles around to jumpstart the vehicle. The Ford Service Center has inspected the vehicle on several occasions and placed the vehicle on it's diagnostic tool twice this year, but it never reveals anything that is draining the battery. There are no warning signs. These 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrids simply do not start, and FORD has no solution to these daily repetitive battery drains. Any time the engine is turned off, there is a very high probability that the truck will not restart without locating someone to hook up jumper cables and jumpstart the vehicle. There are hundreds and hundreds of online complaints about this very issue with the draining batteries on the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrids. Yet, Ford refuses to issue a recall on the vehicles or make any efforts to resolve the outstanding issue for customers who have purchased these defective 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Trucks. The customers are simply stuck with defective vehicles that won't start.
2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid: key fob or push-button start problems
7 of the 468 complaints about the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid describe key fob or push-button start problems.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Key fob or push-button start problems by model year
- 20242
- 20231
- 20227
What owners say
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under an unknown recall and the powertrain control module software update, and the key fob failed to communicate with the vehicle and the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the battery wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the recall repair under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V590000 (Electrical System, Power Train). The VIN was included, and the vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Vehicle enters deep sleep and makes it unable to communicate with vehicle. All 12volt operations stop working such as dome lights, remote features, key fob. Sometimes vehicle is battery is dead and must be jump started.
Twice, within a one week period, my hybrid vehicle failed to start. In fact, the key fob failed to unlock vehicle. I changed the battery in one key fob and still wouldn't unlock the vehicle. I had to unlock vehicle manually with the key and vehicle still wouldn't start. Vehicle dash board and all interior lights not working. Both times service was called and vehicle started right up with a jump from a battery pack. No check engine light was displayed either time. I have checked the Ford Maverick owners website and a bad wiring harness appears to be a problem that many hybrid owners have reported that Ford replaced to resolve this problem. I am concerned that this defective wiring harness could be a fire hazard. Also now the vehicle is unreliable and could leave me stranded on the highway or die in heavy traffic or when trying to merge or exit the interstate near my home.
Only had my Ford Maverick for 3 weeks and went to start the truck and it was completely dead. Couldn't even use the key fob. It went into Deep Sleep Mode. Had to have it towed to the dealer. Still waiting on it.
Returning home from vacation. Stopped for lunch. Went back to vehicle and Vehicle was dead. After repeatedly hitting unlock button was able to unlock vehicle. Since I was aware of this potential issue I had a battery booster jump pack in the vehicle...but if you can't unlock the vehicle you are out of luck. Luckily after repeatedly hitting unlock...it eventually unlocked. When I got in I tried to start it but instead got a message saying "No Key Detected". I got my battery pack out and hooked it up...hit boost. Went to start the Mav and instantly it started. When I got ready to go, I could not move the dial from Park to Drive and still was getting the "No Key Detected" message. It took about 2 or 3 minutes for the key to be detected. Drove vehicle to dealership and and am awaiting repairs. Suspect this is a wiring harness issue that have been reported by numerous Maverick owners. Seems like a TSP/Recall is in order! Only have 1,155 miles on this new vehicle.
On 6-1-22, our truck died in the driveway - it wouldn’t lock with the key fob. Ford assistance was called for a tow. Tow truck driver jumped our truck to load it onto the tow truck. Dealership it was towed to confirmed the battery wiring harness issue. We’re still waiting for the part to arrive but we did get a loaner vehicle yesterday (6-23-22).
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick Hybrid vehicles. The 12V positive battery cable terminal may become loose or detach, which can cause a loss of electrical systems (including power steering assist, power brake assist, and exterior lighting) or a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power, power brake assist, power steering assist, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the 12V battery cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S81. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on November 9, 2026.
Recall number 26V724000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid key fob
Is key fob or push-button start problems a common problem on the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid?
7 of 468 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid (1%) mention key fob or push-button start problems. The model year with the most reports is 2022.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid
Loss of power 74Check engine light 64Jerking 29Won't shift 26Collision warning 24Won't start 23Harsh shifting 16Adaptive cruise 13Warning lights 13Shudder 12Stalling 12Engine failure 11Battery drain 7Backup camera 6Brake failure 6Grinding brakes 6Door locks 6Sudden acceleration 6Water leak 5
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