Ford

Ford Maverick

The 2026 Ford Maverick offers good value for used shoppers, but a thorough inspection of the transmission's park pawl system is essential.

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Model-year guides

2026 Ford Maverick2026 model

Specifications by model year

Compare the stats that matter

Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
202621272311.28.7110.23
202521272311.28.7110.23
202420242111.769.811.2
202320242111.769.811.2
202222292510.698.119.41

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearBody styleCylindersDisplacementFuel typeEngine codeTransmissionDrivetrainHorsepowerTorqueEngine configuration
2026pickup42.0Regular—Automatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive———
2025pickup42.0Regular—Automatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive———
2024pickup42.0Regular2.0L EcoBoostAutomatic 8-spdAll-Wheel Drive250 hp277 lb-ftInline-4
2023pickup42.0Regular—Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)All-Wheel Drive———
2022pickup42.0Regular—Automatic 8-spdAll-Wheel Drive———

Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearpricingTrim
2026——
2025——
2024Trim: LARIATLARIAT
2023——
2022——

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearSeatsbodyAndInteriorKeyless ignitionSeat rows
2026————
2025—Keyless ignition: StandardStandard—
2024—Keyless ignition: StandardStandard—
20235Seat rows: 2—2
2022————

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearFrontal crashRolloverRated vehicleabsnhtsaSafetyRatingsesctractionControltpmsautoBrakeforwardCollisionWarningpedestrianAebblindSpotMonitoringlaneDepartureWarningrearCamerarearAebadaptiveDrivingBeamautoReverseSystemOverall ratingSide crashadaptiveCruiseControlrearCrossTrafficAlertlaneCenteringAssist
2026542026 FORD MAVERICK PU/CC N/A AWDstandardFrontal crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2026 FORD MAVERICK PU/CC N/A AWD—————————————————
2025———standard—standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionalstandardstandardstandardstandard—————
2024542024 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WDstandardOverall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2024 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WDstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionalstandardstandardstandardstandard45standardstandard—
2023542023 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WDstandardOverall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WDstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard——standard—standardstandard45———
2022542022 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WDstandardOverall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WDstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard—optionaloptionalstandard—standardstandard45—optionaloptional

Technology & electrification

Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearinfotainmentevElectrificationBattery typeApple CarPlayAndroid Auto
2026——————
2025—Electrification: hev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-IonhevLithium-Ion/Li-Ion——
2024Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard———StandardStandard
2023—Electrification: hevhev———
2022——————

Model year reports

2026

Newest
Buyer's guide

The 2026 Ford Maverick offers good value for used shoppers, but a thorough inspection of the transmission's park pawl system is essential.

2025

Buyer's guide

The 2025 Ford Maverick offers average reliability, but its value hinges on addressing significant concerns with the braking system and electrical components.

2024

Buyer's guide

The 2024 Ford Maverick presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial, especially for its powertrain control module.

2023

Buyer's guide

Approach the 2023 Ford Maverick with caution; its below-average reliability, marked by a high volume of critical recalls and recurring mechanical issues, makes it a potentially risky used purchase.

2022

Buyer's guide

Approach the 2022 Ford Maverick with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant concerns regarding engine fire risk on HEV/PHEV models.

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Ford Maverick?

Carfocal currently has 5 published Maverick reports, covering 2022 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Ford Maverick offers good value for used shoppers, but a thorough inspection of the transmission's park pawl system is essential.

Published year coverage: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

Is the Ford Maverick reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Ford Maverick. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 ford maverick offers good value for used shoppers, but a thorough inspection of the transmission's park pawl system is essential. and the 2026 ford maverick offers solid value for used-car shoppers, especially given its fuel efficiency and truck utility. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

5 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

What are common problems with the Ford Maverick?

Across Carfocal's published Maverick guides, recurring problem areas include Automatic Transmission, Brake System, and Cooling System. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.

Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Automatic Transmission, Brake System, and Cooling System.

Supporting data
Published guides
5
Years tracked
5
Data sources
NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints