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Ford · Compact Pickup truck

2026 Ford Maverick

Hybrid Gas

Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26

Safety Signal

57 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

Recalls1 critical 7

Complaints2 crash · 1 fire reported 16

Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —

Fuel economybest combined, EPA 38 mpg

Starting MSRP12 trims · manufacturer $28,145

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022

The 2026 Ford Maverick is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact pickup truck with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Maverick HEV FWD, is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 16 complaints, most often about the service brakes. Manufacturer pricing runs from $28,145 to $40,645 across 12 trims.

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Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitWhich trim should I buy? → Compare a trim →

Trim	Powertrain	Drive	MSRP	HP	Torque	MPG comb	Seats	Cargo (2nd row)	Wheels
Maverick XL	Hybrid	FWD	$28,145	—	—	38 mpg	5	33.3 cu-ft	17 in
Maverick XL	Hybrid	AWD	$28,145	—	—	—	5	33.3 cu-ft	17 in
Maverick XL	Gas	FWD	$28,145	250 hp	280 lb-ft	—	5	33.3 cu-ft	17 in
Maverick XL	Gas	AWD	$28,145	250 hp	280 lb-ft	—	5	33.3 cu-ft	17 in
Maverick XLT	Hybrid	FWD	$30,645	—	—	38 mpg	5	33.3 cu-ft	17 in
Maverick XLT	Hybrid	AWD	$30,645	—	—	—	5	33.3 cu-ft	17 in
Maverick XLT	Gas	FWD	$30,645	250 hp	280 lb-ft	—	5	33.3 cu-ft	17 in
Maverick XLT	Gas	AWD	$30,645	250 hp	280 lb-ft	—	5	33.3 cu-ft	17 in
Maverick Lobo	Gas	4WD	$35,930	250 hp	280 lb-ft	—	5	33.3 cu-ft	19 in
Maverick Lariat	Hybrid	AWD	$38,090	—	—	—	5	33.3 cu-ft	19 in
Maverick Lariat	Gas	AWD	$38,090	250 hp	280 lb-ft	—	5	33.3 cu-ft	19 in
Maverick Tremor	Gas	4WD	$40,645	250 hp	280 lb-ft	—	5	33.3 cu-ft	17 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
Maverick HEV FWD	Hybrid	FWD	2.5L 4-cyl	42	35	38	$1,750
Maverick HEV AWD	Hybrid	4WD (part-time)	2.5L 4-cyl	40	34	37	$1,800
Maverick Lariat HEV AWD	Hybrid	4WD (part-time)	2.5L 4-cyl	39	32	36	$1,850
Maverick FWD	Gas	FWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	23	32	26	$2,600
Maverick AWD	Gas	4WD (part-time)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	22	30	25	$2,700
Maverick Lobo AWD	Gas	4WD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	21	30	24	$2,800
Maverick Tremor AWD	Gas	4WD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	21	27	23	$2,900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 50078, 50083, 50086, 50077, 50082, 50084, 50085.

New-vehicle warranty

Source: manufacturer press kits, make-level

Basic 3 yr / 36,000 mi Powertrain 5 yr / 60,000 mi Roadside 5 yr

As stated in Ford's press kits for the 2025–2026 model years (8 kits); this model year's own kit states no warranty terms, so the make's are shown. Confirm the term for this car with the dealer.

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Recalls (7)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Structure

26S60

23 vehicles built Apr 13, 2026 – May 27, 2026

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.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Dealer notice PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V550000 reported Aug 25, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Suspension

26S36

Do not drive 4,653 vehicles 85% reported repaired

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.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Dealer notice PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V340000 reported May 27, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Air Bags

26C19

3,170 vehicles 9% reported repaired

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.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V201000 reported Mar 31, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Visibility

26S18

323 vehicles 42% reported repaired

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.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V157000 reported Mar 17, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Exterior Lighting

26C10

4,381,878 vehicles 66% reported repaired

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.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V104000 reported Feb 20, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Structure

25SE7

6,897 vehicles 20% reported repaired

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.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF

NHTSA campaign 25V884000 reported Dec 18, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Power Train

25C69

272,645 vehicles 75% reported repaired

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.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF

NHTSA campaign 25V863000 reported Dec 12, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Maverick

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2026 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Ford publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2026 Ford Maverick, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

16complaints filed

2 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

2.7 per 10,000 built · Ford reported 59,676 Maverick built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2026: 16

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 6

Electrical System 5

Unspecified 4

Visibility/Wiper 3

Forward Collision Avoidance 1

Steering 1

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

Repair visit 1: Hybrid battery - august 24 2026 sensor fault. [Symptom, e.g. warning light on dash.] Repaired by dealer (Shawnee Mission Ford, Shawnee, KS). Repair visit 2: approx. 8,500 miles: sep 5 2026; Dealer diagnosed two problems at the same time: (1) emergency/parking brake sensor fault and (2) internal transmission problem.

Service Brakes Oct 9, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11770211

The contact owns a 2026 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact stated that the failure had occurred because of the manufacturer's capability to access the computer system without the owner’s knowledge.

Electrical System at 520 miles Sep 9, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11763101

Windshield cracks easily. It cracked in a way that might impair vision. I have had large rocks hit my windshields in the past and and it usually ends up as just a round spot. I just bought this truck and a small Rock hit the lower driver side and it immediately cracked across my field of view about a foot across.

Visibility/Wiper Jun 3, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11741900

We were involved in a side impact accident which then sent us into the center divide where we went over 14 barrier posts. None of the air bags deployed at either impact

Air Bags Oct 4, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11768836

Customer Concern – Highway-Speed Vibration There is a noticeable, consistent vibration that begins at approximately 50 MPH and above and becomes most prevalent around 60 MPH. The vibration is present while maintaining a steady speed and does not appear to be related to acceleration or throttle input.

Steering Sep 27, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11767301

The contact owns a 2026 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear sensors failed to function as intended and the vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact stated that it was dark outside and raining during the failure. The contact was not sure if the rear-view camera was operable.

Back Over Prevention at 3,900 miles Sep 24, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11766596

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
PU/CC AWD	not rated	★★★★★	not rated	★★★★☆	16%
PU/CC AWD	not rated	★★★★★	not rated	★★★★☆	16%
PU/CC FWD	not rated	★★★★★	not rated	★★★★☆	17%
PU/CC FWD	not rated	★★★★★	not rated	★★★★☆	17%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 31

Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-06

Kindsas classified by NHTSA 26 service bulletins, 4 over-the-air updates, 1 other

Most often about: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System, Power Train, Structure.

SSM 55221 Service bulletin
2026-10-06 · Power Train
For 20222026 vehicles equipped with a 8F35 transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmission concerns and aids in locating the proper root cause. During diagnosis and testing, details regarding whether the condition is more prevalent when t
TSB 26-2092 V2 Service bulletin
2026-09-22 · Structure — Body
This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sport were also added to the parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel. This may be due to the adhesive separating f
TCU-26.2.12.2.1 Over-the-air update
2026-09-17 · Unknown Or Other
Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail
SSM 55177 Service bulletin
2026-09-16 · Unknown Or Other
Some 2025-2026 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with an 8-inch instrument panel cluster (IPC) display may exhibit a condition where the fuel gauge displays one mark below the full fuel level when the fuel tank is full. This may be due to the software in the IPC. To correct the condition, download and run the "IPC - Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Software Update" application using t
ECG-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca Over-the-air update
2026-09-09 · Electrical System
Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements
SSM 55140 Service bulletin
2026-08-31 · Electrical System
Some 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles built on or before 05-Dec-2025 and 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 04-Sep-2025 may exhibit limited power and display "Stop Safely Now" or "Service Vehicle Soon" stored in the message center after start up with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0A5D, P0A60, P0A63, P0A6F, P0A72, P0A75, and/or P0E52 stored in the inverter system controller (SOBDMC). The F
SSM 55100 Service bulletin
2026-08-22 · Seats
For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is completely detached from the seat cover and W715386-S424 if the clip is still partially attached. It is not necessary to replace the seat cover if only the J-clip is separating from the cov
SSM 55058 Service bulletin
2026-07-31 · Power Train
Some 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles built on or before 05-Dec-2025 and 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 04-Sep-2025 may exhibit limited power and display "Stop Safely Now" or "Service Vehicle Soon" stored in the message center after start up with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0A5D, P0A60, P0A63, P0A6F, P0A72, P0A75, and/or P0E52 stored in the inverter system controller (SOBDMC). The F

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

Code	What it means	Most often filed under	Where it appears
P0A5D	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →	3 bulletins
P0A60	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →	3 bulletins
P0A63	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →	3 bulletins
P0A6F	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →	3 bulletins
P0A72	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →	3 bulletins
P0A75	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →	3 bulletins
P0E52	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →	3 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

Compare the 2026 Maverick with

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Head-to-head	Verdict
2026 Toyota Tacoma · Compact Pickup truck · grade A	Toss-up
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz · Compact Pickup truck · grade B	Santa Cruz +12.8

Maverick by model year

all years, side by side →

Year Safety Recalls Complaints

2026 this page F 7 16 Do not drive 2025 F 12 50 Do not drive 2024 F 16 179 Do not drive 2023 F 22 347 Do not drive 2022 F 29 617 Do not drive

Common questions about the 2026 Maverick

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much does the 2026 Ford Maverick cost?

Manufacturer pricing runs from $28,145 for the Maverick XL FWD to $40,645 for the Maverick Tremor 4WD, across 12 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.

Does the 2026 Ford Maverick have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 7 recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford Maverick, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 26V340000, covering Suspension. There is an active do not drive advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2026 Ford Maverick?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2026 Ford Maverick yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it F (57/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Ford Maverick?

Across the 7 EPA-rated configurations of the 2026 Ford Maverick, the best EPA combined figure is 38 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2026 Ford Maverick?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Ford Maverick, most often about service brakes, electrical system, unspecified. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

Are there service bulletins for the 2026 Ford Maverick?

The manufacturer has filed 31 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2026 Ford Maverick, most often covering electrical system, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system. The most recent is dated 2026-10-06. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

Which 2026 Ford Maverick trim is the best value?

$12,500 separates the cheapest of the 12 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.

Is the 2026 Ford Maverick better than the 2026 Toyota Tacoma?

Too close to call: Toyota Tacoma 80.7 vs Ford Maverick 79.8 with these weights. The Ford Maverick is ahead on space & cargo and fuel & range. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 2.3 and it flips. We publish a full side-by-side of the 2026 Ford Maverick against the 2026 Toyota Tacoma — specifications by family, equipment feature by feature, safety record and ownership costs. You can re-weight what matters to you and the verdict recalculates.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

Data	Held	Source	What it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations	7 configurations	EPA certification records	Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates	none	EPA emission certificates	The EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page.
Recalls	7	NHTSA recall campaigns	A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints	16	NHTSA complaint database	Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings	4 tested	NHTSA NCAP	Only the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins	31	NHTSA manufacturer communications	Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations	none	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation	No defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reports	none	NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01	No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA	none	NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns	We had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment	12 trims	Manufacturer press kit	Transcribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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2026 Ford Maverick

Trims & pricing

Specs & fuel economy

New-vehicle warranty

The cheapest ownership win

Recalls (7)

Structure

Suspension

Air Bags

Visibility

Exterior Lighting

Structure

Power Train

Whether any of this applies to one specific Maverick

Hear about a recall before the letter does

Parts & accessories for the 2026 Ford Maverick

Owner complaints

Most-cited components

In owners' own words

Crash ratings

Service bulletins & campaigns

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Compare the 2026 Maverick with

Maverick by model year

Common questions about the 2026 Maverick

How much does the 2026 Ford Maverick cost?

Does the 2026 Ford Maverick have any recalls?

How safe is the 2026 Ford Maverick?

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Ford Maverick?

What do owners complain about on the 2026 Ford Maverick?

Are there service bulletins for the 2026 Ford Maverick?

Which 2026 Ford Maverick trim is the best value?

Is the 2026 Ford Maverick better than the 2026 Toyota Tacoma?

What we hold, and what an empty row means

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Sources & method