Dealer visit checklist
2024 Ford Maverick checklist
Print it or keep it on your phone. Tick each item as you go so nothing gets missed.
Inspect the car
- Check every panel gap and look for mismatched paint (signs of past accident repair)
- Look at the tires: even wear, matching brands, at least 4/32" tread
- Check under the car and engine bay for oil, coolant or other leaks
- Start the engine cold; listen for knocks, ticks or squeals and watch for smoke
- Test every window, lock, seat, light, the A/C, heat and infotainment
- Test drive on city streets and highway: straight braking, smooth shifts, no pulling
- Ask for the service records and a vehicle history report
- Have an independent mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection (about $100–$200)
Known 2024 Ford Maverick problems to check
- Ford's SYNC 4 infotainment can freeze or reboot unexpectedly — a known software issue addressable via dealer OTA updates
- Hybrid battery cooling system has shown occasional thermal management warnings in high-heat climates; monitor coolant levels
- Rear drum brakes on base trims wear faster than expected under frequent load or hilly terrain
- Bed flex and minor rattles reported at highway speeds due to the unibody construction under payload stress
- Owners report occasional hesitation or rough transitions in the hybrid CVT at low speeds, especially in cold weather
Ask: have these recalls been fixed?
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles.
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles.
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles equipped with Connected Touch Radios (CTR).
- CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles.
Negotiate the price
- Know the typical price: about $24,500 for this model year
- Negotiate the out-the-door price, not the monthly payment
- Get the full price with every fee listed in writing before you sign
- Bring your own loan pre-approval so the dealer has a rate to beat
- Say no to add-ons you didn't ask for (paint protection, VIN etching, nitrogen tires)
- Negotiate your trade-in separately, after the car's price is agreed
- Be ready to walk away; another listing is usually a click away