Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating allegations that certain Ford Maverick Hybrid pickup trucks may intermittently lose braking capability. The reported issue may involve the vehicle’s anti-lock braking system and regenerative braking, potentially reducing the driver’s ability to stop safely.
On August 24, 2026, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a Defect Petition DP26007 concerning these alleged braking issues.
The petition followed an owner’s report that the vehicle intermittently lost anti-lock and regenerative braking functions. The owner alleged that the problem persisted through four repair attempts and more than 50 days out of service.
The petition also describes a September 2025 collision in which the owner reported applying the brakes to avoid another vehicle but being unable to stop in time.
The petitioner alleges that Ford improperly excluded the 2024 Maverick Hybrid from related brake-control software recalls. These are allegations in a defect petition, not a final determination that the vehicle contains a safety defect.
These reports are allegations, not proof that Ford violated the law or that all 2024 Maverick Hybrid trucks have defective brakes.
Consumers May Have Experienced:
- Intermittent reduction or loss of braking capability;
- Problems involving anti-lock or regenerative braking functions;
- Longer stopping distances or difficulty stopping when expected.
- Brake-system warning messages or diagnostic fault codes;
- A collision or near miss allegedly associated with loss of braking;
- Repeated dealership visits without a lasting repair;
- Extended periods without the vehicle and related transportation expenses.
Potential Claims May Include:
- Breach of warranty;
- State consumer-protection claims involving alleged nondisclosure of a safety-related defect;
- Claims for reimbursement of qualifying diagnostic, repair, towing, and alternative transportation expenses;
- Product-liability claims if an alleged braking defect caused a collision, personal injury, or property damage.
Signs You May Be Affected:
- Own or previously owned a 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid;
- Experienced intermittent loss of braking or difficulty stopping as expected;
- Received brake-system warnings or had diagnostic trouble codes recorded;
- Were told that the anti-lock braking system or regenerative braking system was malfunctioning;
- Returned to a dealership multiple times for the same braking complaint;
- Experienced a collision or near miss that you believe was caused by reduced braking capability;
- Have repair invoices, service records, diagnostic reports, or incident documentation relating to the problem.
If you experienced braking problems, repeated unsuccessful repairs, or a collision involving a Ford Maverick Hybrid, Migliaccio & Rathod LLP would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.