Total loss of power on the interstate driving 80 mph.

[PhoenixRising]

I have a 22 hybrid maverick with ~ 27,000. I was driving back home from out of town and I had already driven for a good two and a half hours. I was passing an 18 wheeler when suddenly my whole truck turned off. The dash, infotainment screen all black. I tried to turn on the hazards but nothing came on. The steering wheel was stiff and I was pressing the brakes as hard as I could but we were barely slowing down. I coasted across the right lane and into the shoulder/grass and finally came to a stop.

I turned the truck off and on and a whole bunch of warnings and lights popped up. I turned it off again and when I turned it back on it was like everything was back to normal.

I drove the rest of the way home ~ 50 mph. The truck felt awkward when switching from gas to electric and shook a bit when coming to stops. I will be calling the service dept tomorrow.

When I first bought the truck I had to have the clutch damper replaced and it was in the shop for a good month with ~10K miles. Now with this happening I will definitely be trading in this vehicle. I love this thing to death and was honestly thinking about upgrading to a tremor before this. Even if they find the issue and fix it I'm not sure I will ever feel safe driving this after what I just experienced.

Having seen so many of these instances and non-starters due to ludicrously small issues it is clear, to me that the Mavericks can’t be relied upon. *I have been following this forum to help me decide whether to consider a Maverick. There’s no question, in my mind, that Ford exceeded its technological capabilities when producing this vehicle and the F-150 Powerboost. The latter has been plagued with many similar issues.

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[23grayXLT84]

These power loss issues are starting to become more and more common and some have the issue after getting the recall to the recall.

I am starting to think that the electrical architecture is insufficient at handling all the communications between the systems or (for those with issues AFTER dealer does updates) dealers are not following proper procedures and software updates end up with issues.

We might never know, but anyone who stumbles upon this issue should report to NHTSA but problem is that Ford already issued a recall....so as far as they are concerned you have not done it yet.

 

[OleFordGuy]

Well a Tremor is not a Hybrid so there's that.

This sure not a big deal. The OP has a desire for one and that's all that matters.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I had an engine power loss too, to just electric only. Middle of an intersection turning left across oncoming traffic.
Not fun.

the latest is last week, no brakes coming out of my garage. Almost hit my neighbours car. Needs a brake booster.

I love my mav but all the recalls, tsb, and issues - I simply have to get rid of it before warranty is up. (22 hybrid)

Hello, I would like to take a look into the power loss issues that you are experiencing. Could you please send us a message with your VIN and mileage?

 

[NextTruck]

stop posting, you're not helping anybody

A different issue but on June 11, last contact from FOMOCO on the forum.." I will be escalating this case to a Customer Experience Specialist on the escalated truck support team. They will contact you through your preferred contact method within a few business days to assist you. Your case number is xxxxxxxx." Nothing since.

 

[shadow76]

Please advise on change of status.

 

[Scott Asheville]

OP, and anyone else who has experienced this issue, please use this link to report it. I can vouch that the NHTSA is listening, as I was contacted by an NHTSA safety investigator a few months after filing my own report on another issue. I can vouch the process is simple and fast.

Help yourself. Help others. Help the government employees you are paying help you.

https://www.nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem#index

 

[Maverick2023]

I lost power going 35mph tonight. No acceleration. The truck went numb when pressing on gas pedal. Had to turn off and turn back on to drive again. Complete mystery.

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