1977 Ford MaverickProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1977 Ford Maverick, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 20, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1977 Ford Maverick has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1977 Ford Maverick recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1977 vs. every other Maverick year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Maverick median. How we score

'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Maverick owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PURCHASED 4 NEW SUPER RIDE TIRES (P185/75R14 / PLJB9KR605) FROM JUST TIRES @ 3136 SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA ON 4/11/06. ONE UNDULATION APPEARED ON THE SIDEWALL OF EACH TIRE 1-2 MONTHS AFTER INSTALLATION. OVER TIME AN SECOND UNDULATION APPEARED ON THE REAR PASSENGER-SIDE TIRE.…
Complaint 10191290 · May 20, 2007

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