The Ford Maverick is a pickup truck built from 2022 to 2026 over 5 generations. Most were assembled in Mexico — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: 4-cyl, Hybrid. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Maverick is
The Ford Maverick is a pickup truck that Ford built from 2022 to 2026 — 5 model years. Our measurements put it at 5 generations, the current one starting in 2022. It has been offered with 4-cyl, Hybrid power. Its closest siblings in the Ford range: F-150, Bronco, Mustang.
Where the Maverick is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 467 Mavericks on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 3FT | 2022-2026 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Ford VIN decide which of these 5 lines your Maverick belongs to. What every character in a Maverick VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Ford Maverick adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Maverick generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Maverick's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Maverick that gives 5 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 455 cm | 262 cm | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 464 cm | 271 cm | - | +9 cm | - |
| 1973 | 474 cm | 271 cm | - | +10 cm | - |
| 1974-1977 | 484 cm | 271 cm | - | +10 cm | - |
| 2022-2026 | 507 cm | 308 cm | 1667 kg | +23 cm | - |
Ford Maverick tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Maverick owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Ford Maverick have? Power & range
The Ford Maverick is offered with 2 powertrains — 2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Ford Maverick, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | FWD | Regular |
| Hybrid | 2.5L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Can a Ford Maverick tow? Towing & payload
As a pickup, the Ford Maverick is built to tow and haul. The exact maximum towing capacity and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain and whether it has the factory tow package.
What sets your Maverick's tow & payload rating:
- Engine — a larger or turbocharged engine tows more than the base unit.
- Drivetrain & axle — 4WD/AWD and the axle ratio shift the rating.
- Tow package — the factory towing package (hitch, wiring, transmission cooler) raises the max.
- Payload & GVWR — GVWR caps the combined load; more passengers and cargo lower how much you can tow.
Exact towing capacity, payload and GVWR are added per engine, drivetrain and trim — decode your VIN above, or check the driver's door-jamb and hitch labels. Curb weight from vehicle specifications.
The Maverick by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Ford Maverick. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Maverick | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 82 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 478 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,235/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 501 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Ford Maverick?
The Maverick is a pickup truck, built from 2022 to 2026 across 5 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl, Hybrid.
Where is the Ford Maverick made?
Across 467 cars in our records the split is: Mexico (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Maverick have?
5 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2022. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car.
What is the Ford Maverick warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Maverick reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Maverick?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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