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Ford Maverick
MotorTrend named the Ford Maverick its 2026 Truck of the Year, saying that as a compact truck, the Maverick could appeal to drivers who think most pickups are just too big, or that their crossover SUV might be better with a bed. J.D. Power says the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a permanent-magnet electric motor delivering 191 horsepower, with the EPA estimating the Maverick Hybrid AWD at 37 mpg combined, and that after Ford gave the Maverick a significant update in 2025 with fresh styling and an upgraded interior, changes for 2026 are minimal. Car and Driver agrees changes are only minor since the styling refresh happened just the year before, and says for those who don't need something the size of an F-150, the 2026 Ford Maverick is an affordable, practical alternative.
MotorTrend's 2026 Truck of the Year
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) named the Ford Maverick its 2026 Truck of the Year, saying as a compact truck, the Maverick could appeal to drivers who think most pickups are just too big, or that their crossover SUV might be better with a bed.
Hybrid power and fuel economy
J.D. Power (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a permanent-magnet electric motor delivering 191 horsepower, with the EPA estimating the Maverick Hybrid AWD at 37 mpg combined, and that after Ford gave the Maverick a significant update in 2025 with fresh styling and an upgraded interior, changes for the 2026 model year are minimal.
An affordable alternative to the F-150
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says since the Maverick was given a styling refresh just the year before, there are only minor changes for 2026, and that for those who don't need something the size of an F-150, the 2026 Ford Maverick is an affordable, practical alternative.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Ford Maverick Hybrid have?
J.D. Power (opens in a new tab) says 191 hp.
Did the Ford Maverick win MotorTrend's Truck of the Year?
Yes — MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) named it the 2026 Truck of the Year.
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The 2025 Ford Maverick is built around 2.5L hybrid or 2.0L EcoBoost turbo, rated at 191–250 horsepower across its compact pickup body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2025 U.S. lineup has 5 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe most the 2025 Ford Maverick is published to tow is up to 4,000 lb.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2025 Maverick.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2025 Ford Maverick
The 2025 Maverick's hybrid powertrain gets AWD for the first time, while Lobo and Tremor make the 2.0L EcoBoost standard with four-wheel drive. A 13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen is now standard across every trim.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Ford Maverick model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Ford Maverick | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Ford Maverick.
The Ford Maverick is a compact car manufactured and marketed by Ford for model years 1970–1977 in the United States, originally as a two-door sedan employing a rear-wheel drive platform original to the 1960 Falcon—and subsequently as a four-door sedan on the same platform. The Maverick replaced the Falcon in most of the world, but Australia kept selling and developing the Falcon.
Source: Ford Maverick (1970–1977) (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Ford Maverick at a glance
- Production
- 1969–1977 (North America), 1973–1979 (Brazil), 1970–1977 (Venezuela)
- Class
- Compact
- Body style
- 2-door sedan, 4-door sedan
- Layout
- FR layout
- Transmission
- Ford C4 transmission in automatic models
- Wheelbase
- 103 in (2-door), 109.9 in (4-door)
- Length
- 179.4 in (2-door) (1970–1972), 187 in (2-door) (1974–1977), 193.9 in (4-door)
- Width
- 70.5 in
- Height
- 53.5 in (2-door), 53.4 in (4-door)
- Curb weight
- 2909 lb (2-door), 3011 lb (sedan)
- Predecessor
- Ford Falcon (North America)
- Successor
- Ford Fairmont
- Related models
- Ford Granada (North America), Lincoln Versailles, Mercury Comet, Mercury Monarch
- Designer
- Eugene Bordinat
- Also called
- Ford Falcon Maverick, (Mexico)
NHTSA rated the 2024 Ford Maverick overall 4 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (26 campaigns across the latest model years)
- August 2026, Structure:Body. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability. Consequence: Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
- May 2026, Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the… Consequence: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- April 2026, Equipment:Electrical:Engine Block Heater. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater… Consequence: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Owners filed 72 complaints with NHTSA for the 2024 Ford Maverick, most often about power train (18), unknown or other (14), electrical system (13).
Year by year
The Ford Maverick across 5 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 23–38 | $1,700–$2,800 | 7 | 7 | ||
| 2025 Ford Maverick | 23–38 | $1,650–$2,700 | 5 | 12 | 4 stars | |
| 2024 Ford Maverick | 21–37 | $1,700–$2,950 | 4 | 15 | 69 | 4 stars |
| 2023 Ford Maverick | 21–37 | $1,700–$2,950 | 4 | 21 | 263 | 4 stars |
| 2022 Ford Maverick | 25–37 | $1,700–$2,500 | 3 | 28 | 149 | 4 stars |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Ford Maverick, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 5 to 7 | Labels: Maverick FWD, Maverick Lariat HEV AWD | ||
| 2024 to 2025 | 4 to 5 | 29.0 to 30.5 | Labels: Maverick HEV AWD, Maverick Lobo AWD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI; Transmissions: Automatic (S8); Drives: 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Labels: Maverick FWD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Drives: All-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 to 2023 | 3 to 4 | 31.0 to 29.0 | Labels: Maverick Tremor AWD |
Buying used
What the Ford Maverick recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | power train (automatic transmission); structure (interior panels); electrical system (integrated trailer brake control); 4 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
| 2025 | 12 | electrical system; air bags (sensor); electronic stability control (esc); 8 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
| 2024 | 15 | exterior lighting (turn signal); fuel system, gasoline (storage); equipment (other); 8 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
| 2023 | 21 | exterior lighting (tail lights); engine; exterior lighting (turn signal); 10 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
| 2022 | 28 | seat belts (rear/other); fuel system, gasoline (storage); electrical system (integrated trailer brake control); 14 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
Recalls that told owners to stop driving or park outside
- 2022, campaign 26V-340 (May 2026): suspension (front). A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023, campaign 26V-340 (May 2026): suspension (front). A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024, campaign 26V-340 (May 2026): suspension (front). A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025, campaign 26V-340 (May 2026): suspension (front). A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026, campaign 26V-340 (May 2026): suspension (front). A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 152 | 31% | 2023 (94) |
| electrical system | 133 | 27% | 2023 (78) |
| engine | 94 | 19% | 2023 (70) |
| unknown or other | 73 | 15% | 2023 (36) |
| service brakes | 49 | 10% | 2023 (30) |
| vehicle speed control | 28 | 6% | 2023 (28) |
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Ford Maverick trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL | AWD | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 191 | 155 | 3,838 | 4,000 | 37 | $29,990 |
| XLT | AWD | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 191 | 155 | 3,838 | 4,000 | 37 | $32,490 |
| Lobo | 4WD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (EcoBoost) | 250 | 280 | 3,814 | 2,000 | 24 | $37,775 |
| Lariat | AWD | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 191 | 155 | 3,838 | 4,000 | 36 | $39,935 |
| Tremor | 4WD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (EcoBoost) | 250 | 280 | 3,890 | 2,000 | 23 | $42,490 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Ford Maverick model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (EcoBoost) | 191–250 | 3,814–3,890 | 2,000–4,000 | 13.8–16.5 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (EcoBoost) | 191–250 | 3,563–3,674 | 2,000–4,000 | 13.8–16.5 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 191 | 3,525 | 2,000 | 16.5 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 162 | 3,636 | 2,000 | 13.8 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 162 | 3,674 | 2,000 | 15 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Ford Maverick.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | – | – | – | CR2032 |
| 2025 | – | – | – | – | CR2032 |
| 2024 | 0W-30 | – | – | – | CR2032 |
| 2023 | – | – | – | – | CR2032 |
| 2022 | – | – | – | – | CR2032 |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Ford Maverick: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2022 Ford Maverick : 28 recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system and exterior lighting.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | not available | structure, powertrain, electrical system, visibility/wipers |
| 2025 | 12 | not available | electrical system, airbags, stability control, engine |
| 2024 | 15 | 69 | exterior lighting, equipment, powertrain, backup camera |
| 2023 | 21 | 263 | exterior lighting, electrical system, powertrain, engine |
| 2022 | 28 | 149 | electrical system, exterior lighting, powertrain, engine |
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Ford Maverick model years 2025, 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Ford Maverick?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2022 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Ford Maverick model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2022 Ford Maverick has 28 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system, exterior lighting, powertrain. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03What are common recall-related problems on the Ford Maverick by model year?
2026: structure, powertrain, electrical system, visibility/wipers. 2025: electrical system, airbags, stability control, engine. 2024: exterior lighting, equipment, powertrain, backup camera. 2023: exterior lighting, electrical system, powertrain, engine. 2022: electrical system, exterior lighting, powertrain, engine.
Q04Why do some Ford Maverick model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Ford Maverick model years 2025, 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine and cooling, Buying, records and recalls, Brakes, tires and steering.
2022 Ford Maverick owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Transmission and drivetrain and Engine and cooling.
Compared with
Models this Ford Maverick is most often compared with.
Nearest Ford models
Other Ford models.
Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2025 Maverick come in?
The 2025 Ford Maverick (compact pickup) comes in 5 trims: XL, XLT, Lariat, Lobo, Tremor.
Q02What are the 2025 Maverick trims?
The 2025 Ford Maverick trims are XL, XLT, Lariat, Lobo, Tremor, listed from the entry XL up to the top Tremor.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 Maverick use?
The 2025 Ford Maverick is built around 2.5L hybrid or 2.0L EcoBoost turbo, rated at 191–250 horsepower across its compact pickup body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2025 Maverick have?
The 2025 Ford Maverick is rated at 191–250 horsepower (2.5L hybrid or 2.0L EcoBoost turbo).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 Maverick?
The 2025 Ford Maverick is offered with FWD / AWD / 4WD.