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2023 Ford Maverick

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Maverick.

Transmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2023 Ford Maverick pairs an 8-speed automatic with EPA fuel economy ratings of 22/28/24 mpg city/highway/combined, while its 5.5-quart oil capacity — serviced with 5W-30 or 0W-30 viscosity oil — keeps routine maintenance straightforward. The 2023 model year carries the heaviest complaint burden in the Maverick's 2022–2026 history, tallying 262 owner complaints and 21 recalls, with electrical system issues leading the field. That makes 2023 the peak problem year of the lineup's early run, a distinction that carries real weight for researchers given that complaint volume plummets to just 3 by 2026 — signaling that the platform's most significant issues were concentrated in this early production phase rather than persisting across the model's lifespan.

Model year2025202420232022

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque148.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 48 · 760 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 48 · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225/60R18 100HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length199.6 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height74 in
Wheelbase121.3 in
Curb weight3730 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 28 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Maverick of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.0–7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2023 XLT Tremor (4'6.4" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023XLT Tremor (4'6.4" Bed) 2.0L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.70 sec250 hpAWD
2023XLT Tremor (4'6.4" Bed) 2.0L Turbo I-46.50 sec15.10 sec250 hpAWD
2023Hybrid XLT (4'6.4" Bed) 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh7.70 sec15.90 sec191 hpFWD
2022XLT FX4 (4'6.4" Bed) 2.0L Turbo I-45.90 sec14.50 sec250 hpAWD
2022Lariat (4'6.4" Bed) 2.0L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.80 sec250 hpAWD
2022Lariat FX4 (4'6.4" Bed) 2.0L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.40 sec250 hpAWD
2022Hybrid XLT (4'6.4" Bed) 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh7.60 sec15.90 sec191 hpFWD
2022Hybrid XLT (4'6.4" Bed) 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh7.70 sec15.90 sec191 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 148.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.76 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.45 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.23 qt
Engine OilSAE 5W · SAE 0W
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.4 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugUse new plugs: 21.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugUse new plugs: 21.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts148.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugPTU: Use new gasket: 30.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugDrain: 9.0 ft-lbs; Level: 26.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugDrain: 10.0 ft-lbs; Level: 26.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub81.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug TypeSP-594
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031" in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug TypeSP-530
Spark Plug Gap0.049-0.053" in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
Oil TypeYN-34
Oil Capacity5.10 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque21.0
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.984; Rear: 0.354
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.002; Rear: 0.003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Lubricate with clean engine oil. Step 25 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°30 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°74 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 41.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°5 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°5 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 83.037 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°3.7 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install all bolts finger tight. Step 215 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15.07 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 12,500 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 25,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In the Maverick's generational arc, the 2023 model year represents the peak for consumer complaints, surging to 262 from 144 in the 2022 debut year before dropping significantly to 67 in 2024. While complaints peaked, recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs) steadily declined across the generation, with 2023 recording 21 recalls and 103 TSBs compared to 28 recalls and 149 TSBs in the prior year. The 2023 model's complaint profile is heavily concentrated in the Electrical System (24 complaints) and Power Train (23 complaints), with an additional 16 complaints specifically overlapping the powertrain, electrical system, and engine; however, the data does not specify the root causes of these failures. Safety concerns are present but relatively contained, with 9 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint logged for this target year. Sitting at the apex of the generation's complaint volume implies that the 2023 model bears the brunt of early-generation growing pains despite receiving fewer official recalls than the 2022 model. Given the markedly higher complaint volume compared to the subsequent model year, a used 2023 Maverick requires careful pre-purchase inspection of its electrical and powertrain systems, making it a less favorable choice than a 2024 model if proven reliability is a primary concern.

21
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
103
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
262
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 262 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System24
Power Train23
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine16
Unknown Or Other14
Service Brakes14
Engine13
Structure10
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 21 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V160000Exterior Lighting:Tail LightsReported 10/03/2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick vehicles. A missing electrical circuit may cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when utilizing the vehicle trailer tow electrical… Remedy: Dealers will add an electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer…

23V380000EngineReported 26/05/2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor… Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 103 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 549802026-07-02Fuel/Propulsion SystemSome 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent vibration and/or…
SSM 549392026-06-16Power TrainSome 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles…
SSM 548572026-05-21Fuel/Propulsion System2020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick…
25B512026-05-08EngineCertain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model…
SSM 547972026-05-04Power TrainSome 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 Maverick take?

5.5 qt of Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-Q1SP, XO-5W30-Q1FS; Temperatures below -22°F many use SAE 0W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Maverick have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 21 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Maverick get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.