Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed.
2025 Ford Maverick: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Ford Maverick gets 23 to 38 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Maverick HEV FWD at 38 mpg; the best regular gas version is the 2025 Maverick AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) at 25 mpg.
How the Maverick ranks in its class
In the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2025, the Maverick ranks 1st of 2 for combined mileage (37 mpg), 1st of 2 for yearly fuel cost ($1,700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 1st of 2 for tailpipe CO2 (240 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 29 mpg, costs $2,325 a year and puts out 330 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 17 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Maverick's best version, 3 other models get the same and 229 get less. The 2025 Maverick's cheapest version costs $1,650 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 16 cost less, 3 the same and 222 more.
All 2 models of the class
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Ford MaverickThis car | 2025 Maverick HEV AWD | 37 | $1,700 | 240 |
| 2 | 2025 Toyota Tacoma | 2025 Tacoma 4WD | 21 | $2,950 | 420 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
$2,400 a year
2025 Maverick AWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L: 22 mpg city, 30 highway, 25 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Maverick version is $2,500 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
25miles per gallon, combined
$0.16fuel cost per mile
600gallons a year
$12,000fuel cost over 5 years
Compare with a rival
The nearest rival in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
2025 Ford Maverick AWD
25
mpg combined$2,400
fuel a year2025 Toyota Tacoma 4WD
21
mpg combined$2,857
fuel a yearThe Maverick costs $457 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Maverick costs $2,285 less to fuel than the Tacoma (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
The Maverick against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Maverick (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Maverick | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota Tacoma | 2025 Tacoma 4WD | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 17 lower | $1,300 more a year | Compare |
Every version of the 2025 Ford Maverick
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Maverick HEV FWDHybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 42 | 35 | 38 | $1,650 | 234 | cheapest |
| 2025 Maverick HEV AWDHybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Part-time 4-wheel | 40 | 34 | 37 | $1,700 | 240 | +$50 |
| 2025 Maverick AWD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic 8-spd | Part-time 4-wheel | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,500 | 355 | +$850 |
| 2025 Maverick Lobo AWD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (S8) | 4-wheel | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,600 | 370 | +$950 |
| 2025 Maverick Tremor AWD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (S8) | 4-wheel | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,700 | 387 | +$1,050 |
The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2025 Maverick HEV FWD (38 mpg, $1,650 a year), costs $850 a year less in fuel than the cheapest-to-run gas version, the 2025 Maverick AWD (25 mpg, $2,500 a year).
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2025 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Maverick; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Maverick HEV FWD puts out 234 grams per mile; across the 5 tested versions the figure runs from 234 to 387.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Maverick HEV FWD: fuel economy score 7 (5 to 7 across versions), greenhouse gas score 7 (5 to 7 across versions).
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Maverick gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26 mpg | 37 mpg | 3 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2023 | 25 mpg | 37 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2024 | 26 mpg | 37 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 25 mpg | 38 mpg | 5 | this page | |
| 2026 | 26 mpg | 38 mpg | 7 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 4 versions were tested then and 5 now; the best figure went from 37 to 38 mpg (up 1).
The 2026 model has 7 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Maverick HEV FWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 38 mpg | 37 mpg | +1 mpg |
| 2025 Maverick HEV AWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 37 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2024 | no match |
| 2025 Maverick AWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 25 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2024 | no match |
| 2025 Maverick Lobo AWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 24 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2024 | no match |
| 2025 Maverick Tremor AWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 23 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2024 | no match |
3 2024 versions have no match in 2025.
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Maverick Early Release PU/CC AWD | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 Ford Maverick Later Release PU/CC AWD | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 8 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 24 complaints, 12 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: MAVERICK EARLY RELEASE, MAVERICK HEV EARLY RELEASE, MAVERICK HEV LATER RELEASE, MAVERICK LATER RELEASE.
Owner complaints, 2025
50 complaints for the 2025 Ford Maverick are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | |
| Engine | 9 | |
| Power Train | 9 | |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
6 of the 50 reports say the car was in a crash, 2 mention a fire and 2 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: MAVERICK EARLY RELEASE, MAVERICK HEV EARLY RELEASE, MAVERICK HEV LATER RELEASE, MAVERICK LATER RELEASE.
Safety recalls
12 recalls are on file for the 2025 Ford Maverick at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: MAVERICK EARLY RELEASE, MAVERICK HEV EARLY RELEASE, MAVERICK HEV LATER RELEASE, MAVERICK LATER RELEASE.
Equipment:Electrical:Engine Block Heater
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, and inspect and replace the electrical cord if necessary, free of charge.
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026.
Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace the glass if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
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.
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.
Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.
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.
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Park Pawl
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.
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.
4 more are listed at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Small Pickup Trucks 4WD for 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Maverick itself is at 37 mpg.
Other Ford models of 2025
More Ford models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2025 Ford Maverick gets the best mileage?
The 2025 Maverick HEV FWD with 38 mpg combined (42 city, 35 highway). Among the regular gas versions it is the 2025 Maverick AWD at 25 mpg.
How much does a 2025 Ford Maverick cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 Ford Maverick costs between $1,650 and $2,700 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Maverick HEV FWD at $1,650; the dearest is the 2025 Maverick Tremor AWD at $2,700. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Maverick get?
2025 Maverick HEV AWD: 37 mpg combined (40 city, 34 highway); 2025 Maverick AWD: 25 mpg combined (22 city, 30 highway); 2025 Maverick Lobo AWD: 24 mpg combined (21 city, 30 highway); 2025 Maverick Tremor AWD: 23 mpg combined (21 city, 27 highway).
Is the hybrid Maverick more efficient than the gas version?
In the agency's tests the best hybrid, the 2025 Maverick HEV FWD, gets 38 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2025 Maverick AWD, gets 25 mpg: 13 mpg more for the hybrid.
How does the 2025 Ford Maverick rank among 2025 Small Pickup Trucks 4WD models?
The 2025 Ford Maverick is 1st of 2 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Ford Maverick at 37 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 29 mpg. In the list, the next one behind is the 2025 Toyota Tacoma at 21 mpg.
Did the Maverick change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 4 tested versions and the 2025 model has 5. The best figure went from 37 to 38 mpg (up 1).
How did the 2025 Ford Maverick do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Ford Maverick Early Release PU/CC AWD: overall 4 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2025 Ford Maverick Later Release PU/CC AWD: overall 4 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 8 variants; the first 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2025 Ford Maverick?
50 complaints for the 2025 Ford Maverick are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (13 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Ford Maverick have recalls?
The agency's database lists 12 recalls for the 2025 Ford Maverick (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2025 Ford Maverick: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Ford Maverick: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Ford Maverick: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Ford Maverick: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Ford Maverick: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.