How to Jump Start a Ford Maverick

1. Pull back the red rubber boot and clamp the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
4. Make the final negative (-) connection to the ground point on the disabled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and fuel injection system.
5. Start the booster vehicle and keep engine speed between 2000 and 3000 RPM, then start the disabled vehicle.
6. Run both engines for three more minutes, then remove the cables in the reverse order of connection.

• On the FHEV, the last negative (-) connection goes to an exposed metal part of the engine or a ground connection point if available.
• Do not switch the headlamps on when disconnecting the cables; the peak voltage could blow the bulbs.
• If you use a jump pack or booster box, follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Source: 2026 Ford Maverick owner's manual, PDF pages 328, 329, 330. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.