2026 Ford Maverick

MotorTrend 2026 Truck of The Year

The accolades continue to pour in for the Ford Maverick, which MotorTrend named its 2026 Truck of The Year. The award is a testament to the Maverick’s unbeatable value, segment-leading fuel efficiency, and versatile design.

“With nearly half a million sales under the Maverick’s belt, Ford is updating the hardware and software in ways that make it both a better truck and a friskier, more fun commuter,” MotorTrend wrote. “Over two weeks of intensive truck testing, the Ford quickly distinguished itself amid our field of two new and three revised contenders against our six key criteria: performance of intended function, engineering excellence, advancement in design, efficiency, value, and safety.”

The outlet highlighted the spacious Maverick interior as well as helpful trailering features that have made their way into the truck after debuting on the F-150, including Pro Trailer Hitch Assist.

“Back in 2022, when Ford introduced the Maverick, it was an open question whether Americans would accept a truly compact, crossover-based pickup truck. All those sales later, the answer is, ‘Yes, they will, if truck experts design it and build it.’ Now the Maverick lineup has been further refined, improved, and broadened to become even more appealing to even more people.”

Ford Maverick – What’s New For 2026

Model Lineup & Availability

The 2026 Ford Maverick continues to defy expectations and provides customers an unmatched combination of affordability, best-in-class fuel economy, and Built Ford Tough capability. Starting at an MSRP of just $28,145
The 2.0L EcoBoost FWD has been reintroduced to the 2026 lineup.
The 2026 Maverick offers best-in-class fuel economy with its standard hybrid powertrain achieving an EPA-estimated 42 mpg in the city.

Exterior Updates

New exterior paint colors:
- Marsh Gray, Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat
Deletion of two exterior colors:
- Eruption Green
- Desert Sand
This keeps exterior color availability at nine options:
- Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Oxford White
- Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Shadow Black
- Space White Metallic
- Velocity Blue
- Marsh Gray (new for 2026)
- Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat (new for 2026)

Interior Updates

Realigned power-sliding rear window is now optional on XLT, Lobo 402A, Lariat, and Tremor trims
- For the 2025 model year, power-sliding rear window was standard on these trims
- For the 2026 model year, power-sliding rear window is optional on these trims while fixed rear privacy glass is standard
Rear seat armrest with cupholders deleted from XLT trim
- In its place are Ford Integrated Tether System (FITS) kit console cupholders that attach to the rear of the center console; these are standard on XLT
- XL trim did not include a rear seat armrest and, as a result, did not include seat cupholders in the rear seat armrest
- Lariat, Tremor and Lobo all continue to include a rear seat center armrest with integrated cupholders
Deletion of wireless phone charging pad
- For the 2025 model year, this was standard on Lariat and included in Lobo 402A equipment group
- For the 2026 model year, this is not available at all
Deletion of six-way power passenger seat from XLT Luxury Package
- For the 2025 model year, this was included in this package
- For the 2026 model year, this package includes a four-way manual passenger seat

Technology & Connectivity

Every 2026 Maverick comes standard with the Ford Connectivity Package, including a complimentary one-year subscription. An optional seven-year package is available for long-term peace of mind.

Performance & Capability

The 2.0L EcoBoost front-wheel drive (FWD) returns back to the lineup at a $1,000 discount versus the standard Hybrid FWD on XL and XLT trim series.
The 2.0L EcoBoost all-wheel-drive (AWD) is now a no-charge upgrade versus the standard Hybrid FWD, making all-weather capability more affordable than ever.

Wheel Changes

FX4 Package no longer includes unique wheels for XLT trim
- For the 2025 model year, this package included a set of unique 17-inch aluminum wheels as standard, or 17-inch Carbonized Gray painted aluminum wheels as an option
- For the 2026 model year, XLT trims with FX4 Package include standard XLT 17-inch Painted Aluminum wheels; unique FX4 wheels are not available

Tire Inflator & Seal Kit

Tire inflator and seal kit now standard on Hybrid AWD and 2.0L EcoBoost models For the 2025 model year, a conventional spare tire was standard on these trims
For the 2026 model year, spare tire is no longer standard on these trims, but is still standard on the Tremor trim and included in the FX4 Off-Road Package; the spare tire is also available as a standalone option on all other trims

Packages & Options

XLT Luxury package (54L) no longer contains 6-way passenger seat, maintains standard 4-way passenger seat
A conventional spare tire is now offered as a standalone option with increased availability.

Other Notes/Changes

Addition of Ford Connectivity Package
- One-year or seven-year subscription options available on all trims
- Content:
  - Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot
  - Audio and Video Streaming
  - Voice Assistant
  - Entertainment
- For the 2025 model year, this package was not available
- For the 2026 model year, this package is offered on all trims