2022 Ford Maverick: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 26, 2026 · Transmission · FL

I am filing a formal safety defect complaint regarding a severe catastrophic transmission failure on my 2022 Ford Maverick ( 2.0L EcoBoost 8f35 8 speed transmission ) that poses an immediate safety hazard to occupants and sharing traffic. Upon inspection a heavy volume of metal shavings flakes were discovered also the code PO73D unable to engage in neutral came up. The safety risk of this specific failure is extreme because the vehicle is physically unable to respond to a neutral command the driver cannot clear or cut engine power to the drive wheels during an emergency mechanical malfunction or a potential unintended acceleration event. Furthermore because the metal debris the truck exhibits severe erratic shifting behavior and a persistent risk of sudden high speed wheel lockup drivetrain binding or stalling inactive traffic. Ford motor company is fully aware of this component failure despite my vehicle exhibiting the exact failure mode the exact code PO73D and metal debris found has refused financial responsibility I urge the federal safety agency to upgrade this known issue to a mandatory safety recall

Filed Aug 26, 2025 · Driver assistance, Engine · LA

I was at a stoplight, when the light turned green I went to press the gas and the whole car lost power and died. The car stalled and would not turn over again. The vehicle had power but would not start the engine. All the alerts were flashing on the dash and the car would not go into neutral, so I was stuck in the middle of the roadway. I followed the procedures to activate the manual override and place the car into neutral and the vehicle would still not move. The electrical brake would not allow the vehicle to move. We tried repeatedly to put the car into neutral to move out of an active roadway and would be able to push the vehicle about an inch before the electrical break would kick in again. The vehicle would not start regardless of what was attempted. We even disconnected the battery in hopes of either getting the vehicle into neutral (which did not work either) or restarting whatever was wrong with the electrical system and be able to start the truck. Nothing worked and the vehicle had to be hoisted by pulley onto a flat bed tow truck. Then required to be "shaken" off of the truck when it arrived at the Ford dealership.

Filed Mar 12, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · 36,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated while her husband was driving at approximately 35 MPH approaching a light with the Auto STOP/START feature engaged, the vehicle shut off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact replaced the battery. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V019000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer; where it was determined that the battery was not acknowledging the software. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer indicated that there was a loosened bearing and missing screws. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start 60 percent of the time. While the contact was driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled approaching a stop. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 16, 2024 · Engine · 50,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while stopped at an intersection, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the hazard light was inoperable. There was no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was restarted and operated as needed. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 12, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · CA

I was driving on the freeway driving eastbound on 152 and I switch to the fast lane to pass a vehicle and the throttle stopped working, the truck lost speed and the truck turned off, a message popped on the screen saying that I needed to put it in park. I put it in park put the hazards on and attempt to restart it and it would crank but wouldn’t start. I did this until the allowed amount of times reached its limit. I attempted to put the gear in neutral but the knob was stuck. The truck was at a slight angle as I was going uphill and couldn’t get it to move. I find the release lever to make it neutral and it didn’t work but now that lever got stuck all this is going on while the traffic is at is heaviest. The truck stalled until 2 hrs later when a tow truck came to pick it up. I got dropped off at a safe location and the truck turned on and would shift into gear but it sounded bad. Info screen says something about not being able to park and the key is stuck on the truck still.