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2026 Affordable Aluminum Maverick

The 2026 Affordable Aluminum Maverick is a pickup truck, rated at 26 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year.

Combined MPG
26
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
$24,000
Recalls
6

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAffordable Aluminum
ModelMaverick
Model year2026
Vehicle classPickup Truck

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG23
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG26
CO₂ tailpipe341 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2400

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Maverick AWD25 MPG combined
Maverick FWD26 MPG combined
Maverick HEV AWD37 MPG combined
Maverick HEV FWD38 MPG combined
Maverick Lariat HEV AWD36 MPG combined
Maverick Lobo AWD24 MPG combined
Maverick Tremor AWD23 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City23 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined26 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Maverick26 MPG
Class average22.6 MPG

About 15% more efficient than the Maverick's class average.

Est. monthly payment
$423/mo
Amount financed
$21,600
Total interest
$3,758
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5-year fuel cost
$7,731

$1,546/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG26
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Frontal crash
Rollover

Recalls (6)

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL25V863000 · 2025-12-12

    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."

    Remedy: 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.

  • STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD25V884000 · 2025-12-18

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.

    Remedy: 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.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL26V104000 · 2026-02-20

    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."

    Remedy: 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.

  • VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY26V157000 · 2026-03-17

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace the glass if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.

  • AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER26V201000 · 2026-03-31

    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."

    Remedy: 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.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT26V340000 · 2026-05-27

    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.

    Remedy: 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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 4, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2026 Affordable Aluminum Maverick?

The 2026 Affordable Aluminum Maverick is EPA-rated at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 32 highway).

Is the 2026 Affordable Aluminum Maverick reliable?

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2026 Affordable Aluminum Maverick. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Affordable Aluminum Maverick?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2026 Affordable Aluminum Maverick costs roughly $1,546 per year to fuel, or about $7,731 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2026 Affordable Aluminum Maverick?

The 2026 Affordable Aluminum Maverick is classified as a pickup truck. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC