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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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.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | pickup | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | pickup | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | pickup | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | 2.0L EcoBoost | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 250 hp | 277 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2023 | pickup | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | pickup | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Frontal crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | nhtsaSafetyRatings | esc | tractionControl | tpms | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Overall rating | Side crash | adaptiveCruiseControl | rearCrossTrafficAlert | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2026 FORD MAVERICK PU/CC N/A AWD | standard | Frontal crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2026 FORD MAVERICK PU/CC N/A AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2024 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | 4 | 5 | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | standard | 4 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | 4 | 5 | — | optional | optional |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Ford Maverick offers good value for used shoppers, but a thorough inspection of the transmission's park pawl system is essential.
2025
The 2025 Ford Maverick offers average reliability, but its value hinges on addressing significant concerns with the braking system and electrical components.
2024
The 2024 Ford Maverick presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial, especially for its powertrain control module.
2023
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
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.
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