2026 Ford Maverick® Model Information in Barrington, IL

Built with versatile design and dynamic performance options, the 2026 Ford Maverick® is ready to take your daily drive to new heights of fun and functionality. Get out and experience all that your busy lifestyle has in store for you with either a hybrid or gas engine, modern connectivity and safety tech, and a flexible exterior design that’s perfect for everyday projects. To help you learn more about what the Maverick has to offer, the team at Wickstrom Ford created the following model review highlighting the key features, specs, colors, and options.

Once you have finished your online research, get behind the wheel of your favorite Maverick from our new inventory in Barrington, IL. Let us know you’re coming by scheduling a test drive, or simply stop by our showroom during our normal business hours.

Your dedicated Wickstrom Ford representative will be happy to walk you through all the key features of the Maverick, and they will be your guide through each step of the shopping process. It’s just one of the ways we’re committed to creating an exceptional shopping experience for you — The Wickstrom Way.

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2026 Ford Maverick driving in forest

2026 Ford Maverick Exterior Design

You will find the 2026 Ford Maverick exterior is designed to be equal parts stylish and practical. The XL trim sets the standard with a FLEXBED® storage system, six bed tie-downs, and standard LED headlamps. As you step up the trim ladder, additional exterior features range from unique 17- and 19-inch wheel designs to passenger-side bed cubby storage and a Tough Bed® spray-in bedliner, as well as an optional power moonroof.

What are the standard and available Ford Maverick exterior features?

Standard (XL):

  • 17-in. steel wheels with Sparkle Silver covers
  • Black grille, door handles, and mirror covers
  • LED reflector headlamps with Autolamp
  • Manual-folding exterior mirrors
  • Six bed tie-downs
  • Two standard pre-wired 12V electrical leads
  • FLEXBED storage system

Available in higher trims and optional packages:

  • 19-in. wheels
  • Heated, power-adjustable exterior mirrors
  • 2K trailer hitch receiver with four-pin connector
  • Intelligent Access
  • Black roof
  • LED projector headlamps, signature accent lighting, and taillamps
  • Acoustic windshield
  • LED box lighting
  • Ten cargo bed tie-downs
  • Bed tie-down locking rails with two locking brackets
  • Passenger-side bed cubby storage
  • Tough Bed spray-in bedliner
  • Power tailgate lock
  • All-terrain tires
  • Exposed front tow hooks
  • Skid plates
  • Power moonroof 

2026 Ford Maverick Interior Design & Technology

The cabin of the 2026 Ford Maverick is equipped for modern convenience. In the XL trim, standard interior design features include cloth seating and a folding rear bench seat with flip-up cushions and rear under-seat storage bins. Standard Maverick XL technologies include a SYNC® 4 infotainment system with a 13.2-inch center infotainment display and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

Advanced Maverick trim levels add ActiveX® seat upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and a heated steering wheel. Technology in higher-level trims includes Pro Power Onboard™ 400-watt (W) power capabilities, remote start, and an eight-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®.

What are the standard and available Maverick interior features?

Standard (XL):

  • Cloth seat upholstery
  • Six-way manual driver’s seat
  • Four-way manual front passenger’s seat
  • Full bench rear folding seat with flip-up seat cushion
  • Rear under-seat storage bins
  • Rotary gear shift dial
  • Single-zone manual climate control

Available in higher trims and optional packages:

  • Unique cloth or ActiveX seat upholstery 
  • Eight-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar
  • Six-way manual front passenger’s seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated, soft vinyl-wrapped steering wheel
  • Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
  • Push-button start
  • Dual-zone automatic temperature control
  • Ambient lighting
  • All-weather floor mats

What are the standard and available Maverick technology features?

Standard (XL):

  • 8-in. cluster display
  • SYNC 4 infotainment system with enhanced voice recognition
  • 13.2-in. center infotainment display
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Six speakers
  • Two front USB ports
  • Front and rear 12V power points

Available in higher trims and optional packages:

  • Pro Power Onboard - 400W
  • Dual rear USB ports
  • Remote start system
  • HD Radio™
  • B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with eight speakers
2026 Ford Maverick side view parked by colorful wall
2026 Ford Maverick interior front dashboard and steering wheel

2026 Ford Maverick Engine & Performance

Choose between two different powertrains with the 2026 Ford Maverick. The standard engine is a 2.5L hybrid, which offers up to 42 city MPG when paired with front-wheel drive (FWD). For increased power, the 2.0L EcoBoost® inline four-cylinder (I4) engine provides 250 horsepower.

The EcoBoost is standard with an advanced four-wheel drive (4WD) torque-vectoring-capable system on both unique performance-oriented Maverick trims — the Lobo™ and Tremor®. Unique performance features with the Lobo include track-only Lobo mode, performance-tuned brakes, performance-tuned steering, and a lowered suspension. The Tremor is built for off-roading with an off-road drive mode, raised off-road-tuned suspension, electronic-locking rear differential, and all-terrain tires.

Both Ford Maverick engines provide a maximum towing capacity of 4,000 pounds with the optional 4K Tow Package equipped, as well as a maximum payload capacity of 1,500 pounds.

What are the Ford Maverick engines and performance specs?

Engine2.5L hybrid2.0L EcoBoost I4
HorsepowerN/A250 HP
TorqueN/A280 lb.-ft.
MPG (City/Hwy)42 / 3523 / 32
Max. Towing Capacity4,000 lbs.4,000 lbs.
Max. Payload Capacity1,500 lbs.1,500 lbs.
TransmissionPower split electronic CVTEight-speed automatic / seven-speed quick shift
DrivetrainFWD / AWDFWD / AWD / advanced 4WD

2026 Ford Maverick Capacity & Seating

Created with a spacious SuperCrew® cab with seating for five, the 2026 Ford Maverick offers both passenger comfort and cargo versatility. Rear legroom varies slightly based on the powertrain, with 35.9 inches of rear legroom in Maverick hybrid models and 36.9 inches in gas models. Every Maverick is built with a 54.4-inch truck bed that can hold 33.3 cubic feet of cargo.

What are the Ford Maverick capacity and seating specs?

PowertrainHybridGas
CabSuperCrewSuperCrew
SeatingFiveFive
Headroom (Front/Rear)40.2 / 39.6 in.40.2 / 39.6 in.
Legroom (Front/Rear)42.8 / 35.9 in.42.8 / 36.9 in.
Cargo Box Length54.4 in.54.4 in.
Cargo Box Volume33.3 cu.-ft.33.3 cu.-ft.
2026 Ford Maverick towing a trailer
2026 Ford Maverick interior front with driver

2026 Ford Maverick Safety Options

The 2026 Ford Maverick includes a wide range of standard and available safety features for today’s driving, towing, and off-roading situations. The Maverick XL includes Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking, a lane keeping system, and a rearview camera. Building on this standard, upper-level Maverick trims add BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and a 360-degree camera. To support towing in the Maverick, upper-level trims also add features like Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™ and Pro Trailer Backup Assist™.

What are the standard and available Maverick safety features?

Standard (XL):

  • Auto high beams
  • Pre-Collision Assist with automatic emergency braking
  • Lane keeping system
  • Rearview camera
  • Post-collision braking
  • SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system
  • Anti-theft engine immobilizer

Available in higher trims:

  • BLIS with cross-traffic alert
  • Evasive steering assist
  • Intersection assist
  • Automatic emergency braking oncoming
  • Rear parking sensors
  • 360-degree camera
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Blind spot assist
  • Lane keeping system with road edge detection
  • Reverse brake assist
  • Pro Trailer Hitch Assist
  • Pro Trailer Backup Assist
  • Trail Control™ with Trail One-Pedal Drive

2026 Ford Maverick Available Colors

Monotone

  • Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat
  • Shadow Black
  • Oxford White
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Light Blue
  • Velocity Blue
  • Space White Metallic
  • Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
  • Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

Two-tone with black roof

  • Carbonized Gray / Black Roof
  • Velocity Blue / Black Roof
  • Space White Metallic / Black Roof
  • Light Blue / Black Roof
  • Oxford White / Black Roof
  • Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Black Roof
  • Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat / Black Roof
  • Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat / Black Roof

2026 Ford Maverick Available Trims

  • XL $27,145*
  • XLT $29,645*
  • Lobo $35,930*
  • Lariat® $35,870*
  • Tremor $40,645*
*Starting MSRP

Learn More About the Ford Maverick

Take the next step in your research journey with help from the team at Wickstrom Ford. Our team compiled the standard features included with each trim option for your convenience in our Maverick trims guide. For personalized answers to your specific questions about the Maverick, connect with your dedicated member of the Wickstrom Ford team. We’re available online or by calling (847) 381-8850.

Of course, there’s no better way to learn more about the Maverick than to drive one. Find your favorite Maverick trim from our new inventory and set up a test drive appointment, or stop by our Ford dealership in Barrington, IL, to see yours during our open hours.

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