2024 Ford Maverick Review

About the Ford Maverick

Designed to meet the needs of an entirely new breed of truck buyer, the dynamic Ford Maverick is equal parts innovator and trendsetter. As the first compact hybrid pickup truck ever produced in the United States, the Maverick boasts an EPA-estimated rating of 40 MPG city**. Better still, its compact size provides effortless maneuverability, a low reach-in height for the bed, and still delivers spacious seating for up to 5 passengers. Further boosting its capabilities is the standard 250-horsepower 2.0L EcoBoost paired with a responsive 8-speed automatic transmission and an intelligent all-wheel drive system. When equipped with the optional tow package, the Maverick has the ability to tow up to a remarkable 4,000 pounds. Engineered with an emphasis on DIY enthusiasts, the innovative FLEXBED™ lets you customize a number of cargo-carrying solutions right in the bed of the Maverick. Step inside the cabin and you'll find an array of standard connectivity features designed to keep you informed and entertained. Combined with an exceptionally low starting price, the Ford Maverick paves the way for the next generation of truck buyers.

"Ford is betting big on going small. Maverick is cheap and a hybrid; that's noteworthy on spec, but there's more to it than that. Hybrids have established themselves as frugal vehicles to own, but they're often more expensive to buy up front, at least compared to their equivalents. Maverick, being in a class of one, has no such contemporaries." — Autoblog

"In short, if the Maverick lives up to its potential, it will be the Ford truck I would recommend my dad get if he does buy one. It packs a nice balance of adventure- and homeowner-focused capability into a package you can more easily parallel park on the street or slide into a cramped garage. That everyday practicality balanced with weekend aspiration makes for an appealing and accessible option." — Popular Mechanics

What’s New for 2024

The 2024 model year brings several key changes to the compact Ford Maverick pickup. The engine availability has been reversed with the previously optional 2.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine now being included as standard. The popular hybrid powertrain is still available as the new optional engine choice for the Maverick. Exterior colors have been adjusted as well with Azure Gray and Terrain arriving as new options for 2024. Area 51, Avalanche Gray, Alto Blue, and Cyber Orange have been discontinued. Certain options within available option packages have been adjusted as well.

Practical Performance

Unlike any other pickup truck, the Ford Maverick offers an unparalleled combination of capability and efficiency. In its most efficient form, the Maverick is powered by an advanced 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain producing 191 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque mated to a continuously variable transmission driving the front wheels. In addition to a standard 2,000-pound towing capacity, the Maverick offers an unparalleled 40 MPG city and 500 miles of range on a single tank of gas (EPA estimates). Need more muscle? Step up to the standard 2.0-liter EcoBoost® gas engine delivering 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque with an 8-speed automatic transmission. You can enhance the capability of the Maverick even further with an available all-wheel drive system along with an optional 4K Tow Package that doubles the conventional towing capacity to 4,000 pounds.

FLEXBED™ Versatility

Elevating functionality to new heights, the Ford Maverick is engineered with an innovative FLEXBED™. Providing limitless solutions for customizing and securing cargo based on your own unique needs, this truck bed features stamped slots sized to hold 2x4s or 2x6s. You'll have the freedom to create segmented storage, elevated floors, bike/kayak racks, and more. Other cargo management solutions inside the bed include two tie-downs, four D-rings, and built-in threaded holes in the sides. Rather than compromising the factory wiring for your electrical needs, the Maverick comes standard with built-in 12-volt electrical power pre wired to an easily removable cover on either side of the back of the bed. This 4.5-foot bed has a standard payload capacity of 1,500 pounds, equivalent to roughly 37 bags of 40-pound mulch. With the multi-position tailgate lowered, you'll have room for up to 18 sheets of 4x8-foot three-quarter-inch plywood without needing to angle the panels.