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2026 Ford Maverick

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.

Ford Maverick
Pictured: 2025 Ford Maverick XLT, front 4.15.25. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
Body styles
4dr Pickup AWD, 4dr Pickup FWD, Fhev 4dr Pickup
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
38 combined · 42 city / 35 hwy
Length
199.6 in
Curb weight
3,563–3,730 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
7 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 38 MPG combined — 44% better than the average 2026 small pickup truck (26.4 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • "Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2026 Ford Maverick is a small pickup truck offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive, part-time 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 200 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,730 lb (4dr Pickup AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 38 MPG combined (42 city / 35 highway), 44% better than the 2026 small pickup truck average of 26.4 MPG, for an estimated $1,750 a year in fuel.

It has 7 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.

What changed for 2026

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2025 Maverick — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 Maverick →

Trims, performance & features

Engine–2.0L 4-cyl
Engine–2.5L 4-cyl hybrid
DriveAWD/4WD · FWD

Trims

XLTLariatXL

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard
Forward collision warningStandard
Blind-spot monitoringOptional
Rear automatic brakingStandard
Lane departure warningOptional
Lane keeping assistOptional
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard
LED headlightsYes

Built in: Hermosillo, Sonora

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2026 Maverick configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr Pickup AWD199.6 in72.4 in74 in121.3 in63.4 / 63 in3,730 lb58/42
4dr Pickup FWD199.6 in72.4 in74 in121.3 in63.4 / 63 in3,563 lb60/40
Fhev 4dr Pickup199.6 in72.4 in74 in121.3 in63.4 / 63 in3,675 lb59/41

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Maverick HEV FWD Hybrid2.5L 4-cylAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive42 / 35 / 38+44%$1,750234
Maverick HEV AWD Hybrid2.5L 4-cylAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive40 / 34 / 37+49%$1,800241
Maverick Lariat HEV AWD Hybrid2.5L 4-cylAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive39 / 32 / 36+45%$1,850248
Maverick FWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdFront-Wheel Drive23 / 32 / 26-2%$2,600341
Maverick AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 250%$2,700355
Maverick Lobo AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive21 / 30 / 24-4%$2,800370
Maverick Tremor AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive21 / 27 / 23-8%$2,900386
7/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
7/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $3,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
26.4 MPG2026 Small Pickup Trucks 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Ford Maverick.

Recalls (7)

Safety advisory: 1 recall for this model year carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Check your VIN now.
Structure › Body · Aug 25, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V550000 · 23 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters were mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 26, 2026.
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint · May 27, 2026 Do not drive

NHTSA campaign 26V340000 · 4,653 vehicles

Problem
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 front wheel knuckle.
Risk
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger · Mar 31, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V201000 · 3,170 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C19. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · Mar 17, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V157000 · 323 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
Risk
A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace the glass if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026.
Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights · Feb 20, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard · Dec 18, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V884000 · 6,897 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.
Risk
An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 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.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Park Pawl · Dec 12, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V863000 · 272,645 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2026 Ford Maverick is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

16Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
2Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
3,900 miTypical mileage at failure
Service Brakes6
Electrical System5
Unknown Or Other4
Visibility/Wiper3
Back Over Prevention1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Power Train1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
26/05: 126/06: 326/07: 226/08: 226/09: 526/10: 326/0526/0626/0726/0826/0926/10max 5

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Other Maverick years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2025 Maverick38199.6 inNot rated1250
2024 Maverick37199.6 in★★★★★16179
2023 Maverick37199.6 in★★★★★22347
2022 Maverick37199.6 in★★★★★29618

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →