2026 Ford Maverick

Price Range: $28,145 - $41,425

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The 2026 Ford Maverick may not be as capable as a midsize truck and can feel a bit rough around the edges, but that's the point of this low-priced compact truck. We like its city-friendly dimensions, improved handling and far better fuel economy, especially with the hybrid powertrain.Read full review

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Pros

Low starting price on base versions
Loads of available equipment to enhance towing and off-roading capability
Hybrid powertrain returns excellent fuel economy
Quick acceleration from the optional turbocharged engine

Cons

Bumpy ride quality
Some features are hidden in costly option packages
Interior has a low-buck feel to it
Limited range of adjustment for the driver's seat and steering wheel

What's new

EcoBoost engine can now be paired with front-wheel drive
Part of the first Maverick pickup truck generation introduced for 2022

Overview

Written by automotive expert James Riswick

2/20/2026

The 2026 Ford Maverick is the smallest truck in the Blue Oval's lineup, filling the need for those who want the utility of a pickup but are put off by their ever-increasing price and size. The Maverick has a unibody design, which means it has more in common with an Escape small SUV than a F-150. That comes with some benefits, like improved ride quality and a quieter ride overall, but you do sacrifice some capability in the process. It can't tow as much as the next-size-up Ford Ranger, for instance, and its off-road hardware isn't as impressive. As long as you don't plan on pushing your truck to its limits, however, the Maverick offers a compelling value statement. This is bolstered by the Maverick's standard hybrid powertrain, which gets up to an impressive EPA-estimated 38 mpg in combined city/highway driving.

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

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Edmunds spotlight: The right size for you

The Maverick's primary appeal is its size. Full-size and midsize pickup trucks have grown dramatically over the past 20 years, but customer needs really haven't. If you want the utility of a truck for camping trips, hardware store runs and soccer practice, the Maverick will almost certainly do the job. And it will do so at a lower price with better fuel economy.

Competitors to consider

The Ford Maverick has one primary competitor: the Hyundai Santa Cruz. The Santa Cruz has a less traditional design that you may find either appealing or off-putting. It is also not available as a hybrid (yet). But it's feature-rich and offers a more upscale interior than the utilitarian Maverick. And you can't beat Hyundai's impressive 10-year powertrain warranty.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Kurt Niebuhr

Very Good

7.6

out of 10

We drove the 2026 Ford Maverick on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

8/10

How does the Ford Maverick drive? The Maverick's hybrid engine is thrifty but not fast. In our testing, a Maverick hybrid took 8.4 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. We'll take that trade for the improved fuel efficiency. We also tested the sporty Lobo with its 2.0-liter turbo engine, which zipped us to 60 in just 6.6 seconds.

For most Mavericks, steering and handling feel closer to a traditional truck than, say, a crossover-style truck like its Hyundai Santa Cruz rival. The Maverick's stiff ride and numb steering encourage low-speed driving, although the truck's compact size allows for quickly threading traffic or taking a twisty road with more confidence than you would with a midsize or full-size truck. The sportier Lobo, however, benefits from a firm, responsive suspension and a specialized all-wheel-drive system. For on-street handling, the Maverick Lobo is the most fun and rewarding truck you can buy.

The boxy cab and big, square windows offer excellent visibility in every direction, and the integrated blind-spot mirrors are small but useful. Most of the Maverick's advanced driver aids, such as adaptive cruise control or blind-spot warning, are optional or only standard on pricier trim levels.

Comfort

6.4/10

How comfortable is the Ford Maverick? You'll love the Maverick if you like simple interiors. There aren't many frills or buttons, and it's easy to find the controls you need. Getting in and out requires some ducking, but there's decent headroom all around once inside, and the relatively upright driving position is marred only by limited driver's seat and steering wheel adjustments. Nor is there a ton of rear seat legroom or footroom under the front seats. The seat padding is firm and supportive and holds up on long trips. The hard plastic door panels right next to your knees aren't quite as comfortable, though, as you brace against them on curvy or bumpy roads.

There isn't much engine noise on the highway, but it's a bit unrefined at idle and under full-throttle acceleration. The more powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine sounds better. Got small children? Loading a large car seat can be difficult because the top tethers are located behind the folding rear seats. The underseat storage is also accessed by lifting up the entire rear seat bottom, so you'll have to remove any child seats to get underneath. It's a pain.

In-cabin tech

7.8/10

How’s the tech? The Maverick comes standard with a 13.2-inch center touchscreen. Crisp graphics, fast processing, and easy-to-use menus and buttons remain highlights of Ford's advanced interface. The Maverick also comes with wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, plus front and rear USB ports. The standard stereo's volume and output are pretty underwhelming, however.

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Buying Tips for the 2026 Ford Maverick for March

The 2026 Ford Maverick offers great value and flexibility with a range of trims to suit different preferences and budgets.

Buyers are paying around 2% less than the sticker price for the Maverick, with savings ranging from approximately $652 to $875 depending on the trim.
Military members, first responders, and recent college grads can enjoy a $500 discount on the Maverick.
There are plenty of new Mavericks available, with the XLT trim having the most inventory nationwide. This gives you more room to negotiate a better deal.
The Maverick's lease payments for the XLT trim start around $416 per month with $2,916 due at signing.
When buying used, the lowest dealer price for the Maverick is approximately $28,629 for the XL trim. With limited used inventory, contact dealers quickly to secure your vehicle.

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Storage & cargo

9/10

How’s storage and cargo? The Maverick offers a massive number of cubbies and interior storage areas. The doors can accommodate huge water bottles, the rear underseat storage is relatively large, and there are all sorts of useful dividers in the large center console. The Maverick has mastered small-item storage.

Value

6.4/10

Is the Ford Maverick a good value? There's no denying the Maverick's appeal at its entry price, especially if you get the hybrid. Lower Maverick trims lack some driver aids that come standard on other competitors at this price, but it's still one of the better values out there. Higher trim levels add some personality and features but get pricey.

The Maverick offers a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, pretty typical for trucks. But the rival Santa Cruz dominates with a five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Towing & hauling

8/10

How is the towing and hauling? The Maverick's maximum towing and payload capacities are impressive for such a small vehicle: 4,000 pounds and 1,500 pounds, respectively. The Maverick also offers a four-pin and seven-pin connector and an integrated trailer brake controller. The latter is a nice touch that isn't offered on the rival Hyundai Santa Cruz. While the Santa Cruz has higher overall towing capacity, the Maverick is better equipped to tow straight from the factory.

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MPG

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The hybrid Maverick gets a class-leading EPA estimate of 38 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 37 mpg combined with all-wheel drive. That beats most non-hybrid compact sedans. In our real-world street and highway testing, we regularly achieved more than 40 mpg combined.

If fuel efficiency is a top concern, the Maverick's hybrid powertrain is a real advantage over the Santa Cruz, which got 27 mpg on the same evaluation route. The Maverick with the 2.0-liter engine returned 25 mpg in our testing.

X factor

7/10

The Maverick is relatively nondescript. It does its job as a truck and mostly goes unnoticed, unlike its Hyundai Santa Cruz rival, which sparks a conversation everywhere it goes.

The Maverick's optional engine is peppy, and it can be relatively fun to drive, especially in the off-road-ready Tremor trim or sport-styled Lobo. But it also feels a bit cheap, especially when the engine announces itself with its loud, unpleasant groan. Still, we give the Maverick credit for its efficient hybrid engine, no-frills interior and low starting price. Pair that with a functional and easy-to-use bed, and you've got as much truck as most people will ever need.

2026 Ford Maverick trim level differences

The 2026 Ford Maverick is a compact crew-cab pickup available in five trim levels: XL, XLT, Lobo, Lariat and Tremor. The XL, XLT and Lariat come with one of two powertrains. You can pick between a 191-horsepower hybrid powertrain and a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque (Ford calls this the EcoBoost engine). Both engines are available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The EcoBoost is backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the hybrid uses a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The Maverick's Lobo and Tremor trim levels come with the EcoBoost engine only. Compare the 2026 Ford Maverick trim levels in-depth.

Which Maverick trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend the XLT trim level for most Maverick buyers. Its pricing is within the realm of reasonable, and besides its extra standard features, it's available with a number of options you can't get on the base XL.

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4.5

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Owners Say

The overall customer sentiment for the 2026 Ford Maverick seems to be mixed. Many owners are happy with the truck's comfort, excellent fuel mileage, and snug interior design, making it a great choice for both work and everyday use. However, several owners expressed frustration with its technology, finding touch controls confusing and reporting issues with electronic features, like screen freezing and connectivity problems. Some owners also pointed out that the small bed size and interior noise could be better, and quality issues like recalls were mentioned.

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2026 Ford Maverick Features & Specs

Type:

SuperCrew

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$28,145
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	38 MPG
Cost to Drive	$91/month
Seating	5 seats
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	4,000 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2026 Ford Maverick has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 2 recalls.

Recalls

2 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V884000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25SE7
Number of vehicles affected:: 6897
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.
Defect Consequence:: An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed January 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SE7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025.

Recall Number:: 25V863000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25C69
Number of vehicles affected:: 272645
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Defect Consequence:: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed February 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles

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7 Colors
3 Trims
6 Packages
$28,145starting MSRP

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Safety

Key safety features on the Maverick include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	4 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	Not Rated
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	Not Rated
Driver	Not Rated
Passenger	Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	Not Rated
Back Seat	Not Rated
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	16.9%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Marginal
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated	Good
Roof Strength Test	Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Not Tested

FAQ

Is the Ford Maverick a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2026 Maverick both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.6 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2026 Maverick gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 76 reviews) And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Ford Maverick. Learn more

What's new in the 2026 Ford Maverick?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2026 Ford Maverick:

EcoBoost engine can now be paired with front-wheel drive
Part of the first Maverick pickup truck generation introduced for 2022

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Is the Ford Maverick reliable?

To determine whether the Ford Maverick is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Maverick. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Maverick's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2026 Ford Maverick a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2026 Ford Maverick is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2026 Maverick and gave it a 7.6 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2026 Maverick gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 76 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2026 Maverick is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2026 Ford Maverick?

The least-expensive 2026 Ford Maverick is the 2026 Ford Maverick XL 4dr SuperCrew SB (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $28,145.

Other versions include:

XL 4dr SuperCrew SB (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT) which starts at $28,145
XLT 4dr SuperCrew SB (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT) which starts at $30,645
Lobo 4dr SuperCrew AWD SB w/Standard Equipment Group 402A (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7A) which starts at $35,930
Lariat 4dr SuperCrew AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT) which starts at $38,090
Tremor 4dr SuperCrew AWD SB (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $40,645
Lobo 4dr SuperCrew AWD SB w/High Equipment Group 702A (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7A) which starts at $41,425