2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid · symptom sheet
Battery dies or the car will not start
- 33owner reports
- 14,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jun 21, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
82 of the 262 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 33 of those describe dead battery.
Tick what matches of 33 reports
Dead battery on other Maverick Hybrid years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2024.
What this problem usually is
These owners walk out to a car that's dead. Some find it drained after sitting only a day or two, some need a jump start every week, and some have had the battery replaced more than once without the problem going away. A good number describe the dealer testing the battery, calling it fine, and sending them home.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (30 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the electrical system covers the 2023 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Maverick Hybrid
Loss of motive power. Closed oct 10, 2025, led to recall 25V-019.
None of these investigations covers the 2023 model year.
When it happens
Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 1 service bulletin or notice for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Some 2022-2025 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start condition due to a 12V battery drain after performing the air conditioning control module (ACCM) software update
What owners wrote
“12-Volt battery gets extremely hot and gives off invisible fumes. Model number is BAGM-H14. Vehicle was towed to dealership for diagnostic evaluation. Also, dashboard shows various warning messages. Battery could not be charged, plus does not maintain charge.”
Filed Jun 19, 2026
“Receive "Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode" daily notification through the Ford APP. The dealership keeps telling me there isn't anything wrong with the battery, as it's test good. Even though the can see (an I've shown them) the notifications. It's being driven as it's my daily driver. It hasn't put me at risk at this time.”
Filed Sep 22, 2025
“The vehicle has less than 12,000 miles. Vehicle repeatedly entered "deep sleep" mode, disabling vehicle remote features and lights inside of vehicle. Took to dealership multiple times. Battery test showed sulfation and can no longer function as designed. Factory 12v battery replaced and software update completed yet still experiencing the same âdeep sleepâ mode.”
Filed Jul 10, 2025 · 12,000 miles
“12 volt battery does not recharge properly. Vehicle is always in deep sleep mode.”
Filed Apr 2, 2025
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 33 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 50 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 35 reports
- Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 35 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 32 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 26 reports