Read more: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a61791307/2024-ford-maverick-hybrid-reliability-maintenance/ We live in a world where more begets more. We're overtaxed by the man. Treats are sweet, so we overeat. And with the average transaction price for a new vehicle now around $50,000, it's easy to overspend. Bucking the idea that more is better, larger is king, and consumption is necessary is the 10Best-winning Ford Maverick. When the Maverick launched for 2022, it was anything but over the top. With a base price of $21,490, a standard hybrid powertrain driving the front wheels, and eye-popping EPA fuel economy, it became an instant hit. Who would've thought a small, front-drive pickup would be so successful? Apparently not Ford, as demand was so intense out of the gate that the company couldn't build the trucks fast enough. Subscribe to Car and Driver http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoCARandDRIVER 00:00 Intro 00:48 What We Got 01:50 What We Liked 05:18 What We Didn't Like 06:07 Towing 06:50 Winter 07:41 Maintenance 08:30 Wrap-up
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EEEEEEEEE CVT NOT a regular CVT
Because it's NOT a continuous variable valve transmission! it's a eCVT, which is entirely different: it's a planetary gearbox.
My 22 2.0 Maverick was delivered in December of 22 after a 11 month wait and after 37k miles I have had no problems with it. I have used it for lite truck duties like getting mulch, firewood, drywall and moving furniture. The Maverick is also a great daily driver.
This is one Ford we are definitely missing here in Europe, a small unibody pickup - perfection for our small streets and roads, especially the 4wd hybrid version.
The orange thing you called out as a dust magnet has a rubber liner you can remove. Lift up on the phone holder, then run the entire thing through your dishwasher.
Who knew Ford would make a better and more reliable hybrid truck than Toyota.
Mine has been averaging in the low 40s
The early adopters lucked out but the price creep doesn't do it for me personally anymore
I have the 2.0 AWD & X Ice tires, no issues in the snow. My local dealer quoted $148 CDN, to change to cabin air filter. They must be on drugs
The Ford hybrid powertrain is super reliable. Buddy sold his with almost 300k
I have a 2025 hybrid that I have put 43k miles on and the truck is still just as great as it was the day I Bought it. Everything works perfect, no weird noises, no leaks, no slips, brake pads are still close to brand new & gas mileage ranges from 40-60mpg.
Thank you for the review, very nice! The 2k pound tow limit and lack of AWD that you have on your ‘24 were a factor for me as well. It may be fine for others knowing that similarly priced SUVs typically have a 1500 pound tow limit. I bought a ‘25 Maverick Hybrid AWD with 4K tow pkg and I’m happy with the truck. The design was refreshed for 2025 and addressed many of the limitations you mentioned. The refresh also introduced an updated transaxle with higher electric output for better performance. I commute ~ 50 miles a day and I’m getting mpg in the 30s through winter but back up to the 40s with the return of warm weather, a great savings at current gas prices. Competitive with many other fuel efficient vehicles but with the added capability to haul and tow. I’ve been towing a pop-up camper with a GVWR of 1500 pounds and bed loaded without issue except for high rpms and noise during high speed steep hill ascents. I will consider a larger camper in the future. The bed is flexible as you have shown and easy to access. Parking a vehicle this size has not been an issue. I do wish the price didn’t escalate as much as it has, but a fully optioned Maverick is still less than the current average cost of vehicles in the U.S. I prefer to have manual HVAC controls, but the touch screen has been fine so far. It is important do differentiate the eCVT that is planetary gear driven in the hybrid version of this truck that has proven itself as durable in the Ford Escape hybrid. Versus a CVT that is metal belt based in other vehicles, and has at times had a poor reputation. Ultimately each person has to determine if a vehicle meets their needs at a price they can afford. I hope you consider adding a hybrid AWD with 4K tow pkg to your long term test fleet! I’m sure it would be a hit with the staff. 🛻👍
Dear Mr. Lago, thank you for the impartial review. Just wanted to call out the “issue” with the “forever in there crud” in the phone holder… that’s why Ford has made that whole section’s padding removable and washable. Pull it out with your god-given fingers, run some water thru it, dry it (optional…), and place it back in with your same god-given fingers. One less issue in life to lose sleep over… 😅
Pro tip on the phone/crud holder - The liner lifts right off making it super easy to clean. Same for the center console cup holders.
My 2023 Maverick XL routinely gets 50 mpg city and I mostly drive in the city with some expressway time. Highway mileage drops to about 40 mpg. Just splash 2-3 gallons of ethanol free fuel (real gasoline) into your tank at fill up, and you’ll get 655 miles of range and great mileage. Unlike the incomplete review by this well intentioned producer, I tow a 17’ sailboat with its equipment and passengers and the Maverick does a GREAT job at Florida’s boat ramps and at highway speeds. The Maverick XL with the CoPilot 360 addition has everything you need as long as you aren’t stuck in Michigan or Canada. Mine cost $24,840 in 2023 and has a HIGH resale value… an important part of the story this video never mentioned. 😉
This vehicle would be perfect if they offered it's same length and footprint with an access cab and 6' bed. A "small" truck with good mpg's to campershell camp out of would be nice for off the beaten path outdoor enthusiasts. Atleast let customers special order a Maverick designed for bed use instead of seating for 5.
DAMN. Love the color blue
awesome at 20k......grrrr at 30k
Bought a 25 Lobo version with a big discount and loving every second of it. Easy to drive, quick enough acceleration, super useful, good on gas, and cheap to maintain. Originally bought as our new daily to load up the mileage and use for the beach, dog, put things in the back, grocery getter and then planned on upgrading the C8 to a Z06 or something else. After selling the C8 and using this as a daily, the desire for something else is fading. Love not stressing about parking it, hitting something low on i95, high maintenance costs, etc. Less is more.
My 35,000 mile 24 hybrid Lariat Maverick is awesome. I've had 9 sheets of 3/4"X4'X8' plywood & 75 board feet of Walnut, 950 lbs. of wood flooring and 150 6' picket fence boards and the maverick handled just as a truck should be doing truck stuff. My commute is 60% hiway & 40% city and regularly gets 45 MPG and on high traffic days have gotten up to 55 mpg. Pure highway driving at 75 mph I get 34 mpg or so, higher the slower I go. I do have some squeaks in the dash on both sides, little annoying. No issues or repairs needed. I was rear ended (hit and run, cut tire so couldn't chase) and $8K repairs later, truck kept me safe as any vehicle should. Being in the south, no need for AWD. I will buy another on when the time comes. Ford hit a home run with this truck.