Powertrain Malfunction/ Reduced Power

[kylos101]

I got this message on day 2 of ownership at mile 38, before leaving my driveway. Restarted the and the wrench icon persisted on the dash.

So, I took the truck to the dealership. It ended up being a P code, it wasn't active, but they saw it in the history. Next time this happens, if it's during business hours, I'll bring it while the code is "live".

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[InkCityClothing]

I was driving home to NC from PA today and just after crossing into WV i got the wrench icon after a hard shift and loss of power on the interstate, in a heavy snow flurry. Luckily after a stop to get some gas, check the oil and antifreeze level the wrench went away. I saw that i had a new message in my Ford pass application and then this is what i saw. Needless to say i was anxious for the rest of the trip home. Doesn’t fill me with a lot of confidence in my maverick for long trips. I’ll take it to the dealer ASAP but it seems that this is a mystery problem and really doesn’t make me feel great about driving my truck on long trips.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I was driving home to NC from PA today and just after crossing into WV i got the wrench icon after a hard shift and loss of power on the interstate, in a heavy snow flurry. Luckily after a stop to get some gas, check the oil and antifreeze level the wrench went away. I saw that i had a new message in my Ford pass application and then this is what i saw. Needless to say i was anxious for the rest of the trip home. Doesn’t fill me with a lot of confidence in my maverick for long trips. I’ll take it to the dealer ASAP but it seems that this is a mystery problem and really doesn’t make me feel great about driving my truck on long trips.

Hi there, Mike. This powertrain concern doesn’t sound like something we want you to experience with your Maverick. Can you send us a DM with your VIN & dealer name/location? I’ll see how I can assist on my end if you are still in need of assistance. To send a private message, just click on our username and select "Start Conversation".

 

[Teammg]

I was driving home to NC from PA today and just after crossing into WV i got the wrench icon after a hard shift and loss of power on the interstate, in a heavy snow flurry. Luckily after a stop to get some gas, check the oil and antifreeze level the wrench went away. I saw that i had a new message in my Ford pass application and then this is what i saw. Needless to say i was anxious for the rest of the trip home. Doesn’t fill me with a lot of confidence in my maverick for long trips. I’ll take it to the dealer ASAP but it seems that this is a mystery problem and really doesn’t make me feel great about driving my truck on long trips.

Any updates from the dealer? The same issue happened this morning with my 2022 lariat eco boost. Currently at the dealer waiting to see what’s happening! Bad part is I’m two hours away from home.

 

[InkCityClothing]

Just as an update, i dropped my Maverick off at the dealer yesterday and they pulled all the codes from the computer and i guess from what I’m told, it’s worse than i thought. There were a lot of codes that needed to be sorted to diagnose the root cause. I’m being told that i can come pick it up today but if a loaner vehicle comes in, i can get one of those so I’m not without a car.

 

[InkCityClothing]

Here’s a new update… today i ran out to do a quick errand on my lunch and it seems the the power control module decided it was a great day to fail and with that… render my brand new-ish maverick. Dead and blocking an intersection. Also, did you know that there is an override to the shift wheel underneath the little tray? I didn’t… but this and the Powertrain malfunction faults from early January seem to be connected… I’ve documented this with Ford’s customer relation team and if the problem keeps happening, I’m hoping that they would make it right and either replace my Maverick or buy it back according to my state’s lemon laws. Time will tell i suppose.

 

[Andy2024]

My 650 miles old 2024 Maverick XLT threw this code in my driveway. Wouldn't let me operate the vehicle. I had the Parking Brake on and it was confused and would not release. Tried removing key and restarting multiple times - same behavior. Took the wife's car (oh boy) and 3h later, it started up fine. FordPass says to get it serviced. The Collision Avoidance is off too. At least they'll have that to look at. I hope I can make the 16m drive to the dealership without a power loss...

 

[TomsFMAV]

Hi there, Mike. This powertrain concern doesn’t sound like something we want you to experience with your Maverick. Can you send us a DM with your VIN & dealer name/location? I’ll see how I can assist on my end if you are still in need of assistance. To send a private message, just click on our username and select "Start Conversation".

Im having a problem with the powertrain module too. Its been at the dealer for a week. I got it back today but it had the same problem so I returned it. They have not been able to fix it. Are you able to help them with this issue? This problem all started about 30 miles after the recall was done on it. They did a reprograming of the powertrain module I think.

 

[TomsFMAV]

My 650 miles old 2024 Maverick XLT threw this code in my driveway. Wouldn't let me operate the vehicle. I had the Parking Brake on and it was confused and would not release. Tried removing key and restarting multiple times - same behavior. Took the wife's car (oh boy) and 3h later, it started up fine. FordPass says to get it serviced. The Collision Avoidance is off too. At least they'll have that to look at. I hope I can make the 16m drive to the dealership without a power loss...

Thats very close to whats happening to mine. Been to the dealer twice. Its still there now. I don't think they know what to do. If you get yours solved please post it so I can pass it on the them. I will do the same if they fix mine.

 

[Andy2024]

I hauled a load of wall block and had to keep under 50 to avoid trailer sway warnings.
Only about 1,000 lbs and kept to 45mph with flashers on after my first sway warning.
I kinda think this is related but we'll see what the Official Diagnostic result is.

 

[InkCityClothing]

Thats very close to whats happening to mine. Been to the dealer twice. Its still there now. I don't think they know what to do. If you get yours solved please post it so I can pass it on the them. I will do the same if they fix mine.

When mine locked up, my dealer that fixed it replaced the power control module on my truck. Since then, things have been okay. Trying to restore trust in my truck again by taking it out on some shorter trips.

 

[Andy2024]

They reset the pre-collision to clear the error but had no idea what to do about the powertrain malfunction. What's the towing policy while under warrantee?

 

[TomsFMAV]

They reset the pre-collision to clear the error but had no idea what to do about the powertrain malfunction. What's the towing policy while under warrantee?

Ford Roadside Assistance is available up to five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
https://www.ford.com/support/category/service-maintenance/roadside-assistance/

 

[TomsFMAV]

When mine locked up, my dealer that fixed it replaced the power control module on my truck. Since then, things have been okay. Trying to restore trust in my truck again by taking it out on some shorter trips.

Did yours also happen right after the recall was done on reprograming the powertrain control module?

 

[InkCityClothing]

Did yours also happen right after the recall was done on reprograming the powertrain control module?

No… mine gave me a service engine soon/Powertrain malfunction, reduced power code driving from PA to NC in early January. My dealer cleared the codes and gave it back to me. 3 weeks later my Maverick started to shift really weird and pulling up to a stop sign at a busy intersection… just died. Had to have it towed to my local dealer and then once they worked on it for 3 days, they replaced the power control module and gave it back to me after testing it throughly.

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