Broken active grille shutters on 2025 Ford Maverick

[danmalx]

They are very hard to get to.

Do I need to remove things to inspect it??

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[Maverick Master]

My 24 EcoBoost has one missing fin on top and bottom, I’m assuming that’s so it won’t overheat to quick.

Yeah mine are near the bottom and they are broken

My 24 EcoBoost has one missing fin on top and bottom, I’m assuming that’s so it won’t overheat to quick.

Yeah mine are broken unfortunately

They are very hard to get to.

Yeah the ones which broke are in that bottom right opening so more accessible I'm just hoping I can pry one in there

 

[Maverick Master]

Do I need to remove things to inspect it??

Mine broke in that bottom right opening of the bumper so more accessible I'm just hoping i can pry one in there if they can be removed individually

 

[Meeka]

Yeah mine are near the bottom and they are broken

Yeah mine are broken unfortunately

Yeah the ones which broke are in that bottom right opening so more accessible I'm just hoping I can pry one in there

Mine aren’t broken, just weren’t there when I bought it new. One empty spot toward the bottom of rad, and same for the bottom of intercooler(condenser?).

 

[Maverick Master]

Mine aren’t broken, just weren’t there when I bought it new. One empty spot toward the bottom of rad, and same for the bottom of intercooler(condenser?).

2025 ford mavericks are a little different i assume they fixed whatever the reason was for removing the fans but if they don't effect too much I could possibly just remove it and leave it like that???

 

[Pikey87]

I'm curious about how beneficial those shutters actually are. I was so surprised my 23 XL hybrid has them

 

[Packer Bill]

If something did hit your Maverick, you can file a claim with your car insurance company (assuming you comprehensive coverage).

 

[surfstar]

I'd remove the broken one(s) if possible or leave them alone if they're not causing any binding of the other ones.

While I appreciate the efficiency they add, paying to replace them kills the ROI for cost vs gas savings.

 

[Maverick Master]

If something did hit your Maverick, you can file a claim with your car insurance company (assuming you comprehensive coverage).

That's the thing I don't know if anything did and if something did i don't know what if it was an animal or rock. I doubt there is coverage for something like a rock

 

[Packer Bill]

That's the thing I don't know if anything did and if something did i don't know what if it was an animal or rock. I doubt there is coverage for something like a rock

Yes, it should be covered. My late Father-in-law was in the car insurance business for over 30 years so I learned a lot from him. Give your agent a call...it will only cost your time.

 

[RR - All the way]

As I recall for some 22 and 23 models, Ford "fixed" a potential fire risk in a recall by removing 2 or 4 of the blinds. Second from the bottom on each side for sure. So, it seems like you are not really losing a lot if you do not replace it if it is not affecting the others. Search past threads for more info if you want.

 

[Maverick Master]

As I recall for some 22 and 23 models, Ford "fixed" a potential fire risk in a recall by removing 2 or 4 of the blinds. Second from the bottom on each side for sure. So, it seems like you are not really losing a lot if you do not replace it if it is not affecting the others. Search past threads for more info if you want.

Sounds good, hopefully it's easy to remove as its already broken in the middle it's at the dealership right now but if they don't remove it I'll give it a go. Thanks

 

[Darnon]

If something did hit your Maverick, you can file a claim with your car insurance company (assuming you comprehensive coverage).

I wouldn't file an insurance claim for something so relatively inexpensive. A claim, regardless of cost, can be pretty derogatory on your profile for rate increases or risk of being outright dropped at renewal.

 

[TRUCKHEF]

Just go find a junkyard Maverick and pop one out.

 

[CjackG]

If the shutter assembly is the same as earlier Mavericks, there is a Ford procedure with pics of how to remove the shutter blinds in their Recall 22s47 .... see link below. Might be worth a try....

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/recall-22s47-removal-of-active-shutter-vanes.37093/

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