I mean last year we had what? 126 recalls? This year we're nearly 2 months in and we've had 3. If people can't see that as a massive improvement, I don't know what to say. 

Agreed, the maverick has had a lot of software recalls, but is generally regarded as the most reliable, or one of the most reliable trucks on sale because the baseline mechanicals are so stout. Giving my truck to a dealership for half a day so they can install a software update is a lot different than needing a transmission replacement. 

The worst was the first gen Edge fuel tank issue.  The mfr had already stopped making them in favor of a new design, so these Edges had to sit and wait for the mfr to retool production which took months if not a year or two.  I still think if Ford can't fix your undriveable vehicle within a month or two they should buy it back at fair market value or what you paid if it's within the first year and give you A plan pricing on a replacement.  Whether it's a parts or labor shortage.

See list above.

So you expect Ford to be perfect, like Toyota?  You'll never see zero recalls on mass market vehicles.  Software errors that can be fixed OTA are way different than engine failures or things that require a dealer visit.      

You have to be kidding.  You are right, completely different, but to the "Fix or repair daily" crowd it is the same. For a Ford guy it is tough to listen to the Toyota ads.."The best new vehicles make the best used vehicle".

A recall is a recall. The vehicle is a system of hardware and software. In the end, the customer is affected, which is all that matters.

I had a fleet Fusion the transmission went out on and it took a dealer two months to fix, because of a parts issue and not enough transmission techs.  It didn’t affect me because I just picked up a different vehicle, but imagine if that was a private owner.  It was quite ridiculous.  

My servicing dealers repair shop "cold-called" me yesterday asking if I had needed any service and that he could arrange for the mobile service to handle it ASAP - I told him I was set for now, but to keep me in mind when the software patch becomes available (25C69) so that they could update it for me.   @ice-capades I have repeatedly tried to use the online portal to schedule services in the past without success, the site shows no available slots for the entire month and I have to end up calling the dealer anyway. I have reported the issue to both Ford and the dealer to no avail. Frustrating. 

Was hoping for his particular repair photos...was already aware of the OP's photos....