Which year to buy
Best bet2024Fewest serious problems: 0.6× usual
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2022More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2027
- Engine: 2.5L Hybrid Engine → 2.0L EcoBoost (XLT)
- Apple CarPlay: Wireless → Not listed (all trims)
- Android Auto: Wired → Not listed (all trims)
- Engine: 2.0L EcoBoost Engine → 2.0L EcoBoost (Lobo, Tremor)
- Speakers: 6 → 8 (Lobo)
- Engine: 2.5L Hybrid Engine → 2.5L Hybrid (XL, Lariat)
- Speakers: 8 → 6 (Lariat)
- Lane keeping: Lane Keep Assist → Lane Centering (Lariat, Tremor)
- Remote start: Key Fob Remote Start → App-Based Remote Start (Lariat, Tremor)
2027 Maverick trims
| Lariat | Lobo | Tremor | XL | XLT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 2.5L Hybrid | 2.0L EcoBoost | 2.0L EcoBoost | 2.5L Hybrid | AWD EcoBoost 2.0L I4 8-Speed Automatic: 2.0L EcoBoost AWD 2.5L I4 Hybrid eCVT, FWD 2.5L I4 Hybrid eCVT: 2.5L Hybrid |
| Transmission | Power-Split Electric CVT | Quick Shift | 8-Speed Automatic | Power-Split Electric CVT | AWD EcoBoost 2.0L I4 8-Speed Automatic: — AWD 2.5L I4 Hybrid eCVT, FWD 2.5L I4 Hybrid eCVT: Power-Split Electric CVT |
| Gears | — | 7 | 8 | — | AWD EcoBoost 2.0L I4 8-Speed Automatic: 8 AWD 2.5L I4 Hybrid eCVT, FWD 2.5L I4 Hybrid eCVT: — |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | High 702A / Standard 402A | Awd | AWD / FWD | AWD EcoBoost 2.0L I4 8-Speed Automatic / AWD 2.5L I4 Hybrid eCVT / FWD 2.5L I4 Hybrid eCVT |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 13.2 in | 13.2 in | 13.2 in | 13.2 in | 13.2 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Android Auto | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Digital gauge cluster | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Audio | — | High 702A: Bang & Olufsen Standard 402A: — | Bang & Olufsen | — | — |
| Speakers | 6 | High 702A: 8 Standard 402A: 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | High 702A: Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go Standard 402A: — | — | — | — |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | High 702A: Lane Centering Standard 402A: — | Lane Centering | — | — |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Optional | Optional |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| 360-degree camera | Surround View Camera | High 702A: Surround View Camera Standard 402A: — | Surround View Camera | — | — |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear | High 702A: Front, Rear Standard 402A: Rear | Front, Rear | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Cloth | Cloth |
| Heated seats | Front | High 702A: Front Standard 402A: — | Front | — | Optional |
| Climate zones | 2 | High 702A: 2 Standard 402A: 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Second row | Bench Seat | Bench Seat | Bench Seat | Bench Seat | Bench Seat |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | — | High 702A: Tilt/Slide Moonroof Standard 402A: — | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 19 in | 19 in | 17 in | 17 in | 17 in |
| Headlights | — | — | — | LED Reflector | — |
Packages and options (86)
| Lariat | Lobo | Tremor | XL | XLT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Tow Package $995 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Black Appearance Package | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bronze Appearance Package | — | — | — | — | — |
| Equipment Group 100A | — | — | — | — | — |
| Equipment Group 101A $3,395 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Equipment Group 300A | — | — | — | — | — |
| Equipment Group 301A | — | — | — | — | — |
| Equipment Group 302A | — | — | — | — | — |
| Equipment Group 500A | — | — | — | — | — |
| Equipment Group 501A $2,395 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Equipment Group 602A | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Ford Co-Pilot360 | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Ford Connectivity Package (One-time purchase – 7 years) $745 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ford Security Package (One-time purchase – 7 years) $595 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lariat Luxury Package $1,595 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| XLT Luxury Package | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| 50-State Emissions | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | — |
| 50-State Emissions System Exemption for Public Service/Emergency Vehicles | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Federal / Non-California Emissions | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| 2K Trailer Hitch Receiver with 4-Pin Connector $150 | Standard | Standard | Standard | — | Standard |
| Aeroskin Hood Deflectors – Smoke $170 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Aeroskin Hood Deflectors – Textured $190 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Bed Cover – Soft Roll Up $600 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bed Divider Kit $385 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bed Extender $370 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bed Mat $140 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bed Tie Down Locking Rails with 2 Locking Brackets $225 | Standard | — | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Bed Tray Liner $180 | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Modular Hard Drop-in Bedliner $385 | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Tough Bed Spray-In Bedliner $525 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Management System Mounted Bed Cross Bars $420 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Commercial Roadside Assist Kit $240 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Front License Plate Bracket | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| GB40 Jump Start Kit with Carry Case $190 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Hard Trifold Tonneau Cover $1,260 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Illuminated Ford Logo Badge $510 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Manual Retractable Bed Cover $2,530 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power Moonroof $995 | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lamps (Non-Configurable) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power-Sliding Rear Window $350 | — | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Protective Film Hood/Fenders $360 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roadside Assistance Kit $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad $250 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Splash Guards $180 | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Tailgate Lock $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tonneau Pickup Box Cover – Hard Rollup $1,280 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Soft Folding Tonneau Pickup Box Cover $600 | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tool Kit $420 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tool Box Swing Case – Driver Side $330 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Tool Box Swing Case – Passenger Side $330 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| TouchLink Truck Bed Lighting by Lumens $480 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Tremor Boxside Decals | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Tremor Boxside Decals Plus Hood and Lower Door Graphics | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Wheel Lock Kit $90 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Window Air Deflector $180 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Yakima Bed Rail Mounted Cross Bars $680 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Floor Liners, Front and Rear (without Carpet Mats) $175 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Floor Liners, Front and Rear $195 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| In-Vehicle Safe – Center Console $420 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| In-Vehicle Safe – Under Rear Seat $530 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Power 8-way Driver Seat | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sun Blinds – Windshield Sunscreen $130 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| SiriusXM with 360L (3-year Plan) $300 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit $60 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 19-inch Machined Painted Aluminum Wheel | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 19-inch Turbofan-styled Black Painted Aluminum Wheel | — | Standard | — | — | — |
| 19-inch Black Painted Aluminum Wheels | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| 17" Carbonized Gray Painted Aluminum Wheel | — | — | — | — | Standard |
| 17-inch Steel Wheel with Sparkle Silver Painted Covers | — | — | — | Standard | — |
| Spare Tire $150 | Optional | Optional | Standard | — | — |
| P225/65 R19 99V A/S BSW Sport Compound Tire $200 | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Glacier Gray Metallic Tri-Coat $995 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Gladwin Green Metallic $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Light Blue Metallic $495 | Optional | — | — | — | Optional |
| Neptune Blue $495 | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat $995 | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Oxford White | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Shadow Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Velocity Blue Metallic $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Navy Pier - Black Onyx ActiveX | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Navy Pier - Black Onyx Cloth | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Navy Pier - Black Onyx / Dark Slate | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Navy Pier / Aspen Gray | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Navy Pier - Smoked Truffle | Optional | — | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Nhtsa vin decode, Oem order guide. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 4WD, FWD | 23–38 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 13 | Service brakes (4) | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 4WD, FWD | 23–38 mpg | 4 of 5 | 12 | 48 | Electrical system (12) | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | AWD, FWD | 21–37 mpg | 4 of 5 | 15 | 175 | Power train (46) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | AWD, FWD | 21–37 mpg | 4 of 5 | 21 | 344 | Power train (133) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 250 hp 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 162 hp | AWD, FWD | 25–37 mpg | 4 of 5 | 28 | 616 | Electrical system (200) | Yes |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingAWD or 4WDHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated steering wheelRemote startSunroof or moonroof
Apple lists CarPlay for: Maverick 2022–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | FORD MAVERICK HEV PU/CC HEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 8 |
| 2026 | FORD MAVERICK HEV PU/CC HEV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 8 |
| 2026 | FORD MAVERICK PU/CC N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 5 |
| 2026 | FORD MAVERICK PU/CC N/A FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 5 |
| 2025 | Ford Maverick Early Release PU/CC AWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 12 | 24 |
| 2025 | Ford Maverick Early Release PU/CC FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 12 | 24 |
| 2025 | Ford Maverick HEV Early Release PU/CC AWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 0 | 24 |
| 2025 | Ford Maverick HEV Early Release PU/CC FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 0 | 24 |
| 2025 | Ford Maverick HEV Later Release PU/CC AWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 0 | 24 |
| 2025 | Ford Maverick HEV Later Release PU/CC FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 0 | 24 |
| 2025 | Ford Maverick Later Release PU/CC AWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 12 | 24 |
| 2025 | Ford Maverick Later Release PU/CC FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 12 | 24 |
| 2024 | Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 15 | 72 |
| 2024 | Ford Maverick PU/CC FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 15 | 72 |
| 2024 | Ford Maverick HEV PU/CC FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 1 | 103 |
| 2023 | Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 21 | 265 |
| 2023 | Ford Maverick PU/CC FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 21 | 265 |
| 2023 | Ford Maverick HEV PU/CC FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Optional | 1 | 79 |
| 2022 | Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 28 | 150 |
| 2022 | Ford Maverick PU/CC FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 28 | 150 |
| 2022 | Ford Maverick HEV PU/CC FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 466 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Maverick AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2026 | Maverick FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2026 | Maverick HEV AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 37 |
| 2026 | Maverick HEV FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 38 |
| 2026 | Maverick Lariat HEV AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 36 |
| 2026 | Maverick Lobo AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2026 | Maverick Tremor AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2025 | Maverick AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2025 | Maverick HEV AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 37 |
| 2025 | Maverick HEV FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 38 |
| 2025 | Maverick Lobo AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2025 | Maverick Tremor AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | Maverick AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2024 | Maverick FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2024 | Maverick HEV FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 37 |
| 2024 | Maverick Tremor AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2023 | Maverick AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | Maverick FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2023 | Maverick HEV FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 37 |
| 2023 | Maverick Tremor AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2022 | Maverick AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | Maverick FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2022 | Maverick HEV FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 37 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.