2024 Ford Maverick: The Modern Revival of Small Pickup Trucks

The Ford Maverick brings back the small pickup truck market with a modern flair. Unlike the tiny trucks of the 1980s, the Maverick brings the goods.

Compact trucks died out when midsize trucks became more popular. Over the years since that time, midsize and full-size truck grew, making room for the compact truck class. The Maverick is more than just a smaller version of the Ranger or F-150, it’s a unique truck. This small truck brings a unibody build and impressive fuel mileage to make the Ford truck lineup more efficient.

Let’s take a look at what makes the Ford Maverick a great choice for many drivers.

Is there anything new for 2024?

For the 2024 model year, this compact truck brings one important change that many drivers are sure to admire. The 2.0-liter EcoBoost powertrain is now standard across all three trims. This means every Maverick starts with a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that sends 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels. The FWD models have an 8-speed automatic transmission, while the AWD models enjoy a 10-speed automatic that handles the shifting.

The hybrid powertrain is still available across the lineup but is now an optional system. This hybrid powertrain mates a 2.5-liter 4-cyliner engine with an electric moto to return up to 40 mpg of city driving. This hybrid powertrain is only offered in FWD and sends 191 horsepower to the wheels through a CVT.

How much can this truck carry and tow?

Regardless of powertrain, the Ford Maverick carries 1,500 pounds of payload in the bed. The hybrid powertrain can tow up to 2,000 pounds but the EcoBoost engine increases this figure to 4,000 pounds when the optional tow package is part of the mix. Without the tow package, every Maverick is rated to pull 2,000 pounds.

Every Ford Maverick has a crew cab and a 4.5-foot bed. This could be the ideal setup for someone who occasionally handles truck duties.

What will you find at each trim?

Maverick XL

The base model for this small Ford truck is the XL trim. At this level, you’ll enjoy:

• Cloth upholstery
• Manual front seats
• 8-inch infotainment screen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Electric parking brake
• Cruise control
• Locking tailgate
• Automatic LED headlights
• Cargo lamp
• Remote keyless entry
• Rear privacy glass
• Storage bins under the rear seat
• Forward collision warning
• Pedestrian detection
• Automatic emergency braking
• Rearview monitor
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• Trailer sway control
• Tire-pressure monitor
• 4.2-inch productivity screen
• One USB-A and one USB-C port
• Two 12-volt outlets
• Front and rear grab handles
• Tilt/telescoping steering wheel

This base trim has a few options for you to add and enjoy, including:

• Tow Package (requires EcoBoost powertrain)
  • Trailer Brake Control
  • Transmission oil cooler
  • High capacity radiator
  • Upgraded cooling fan
• Co-Pilot 360
  • Lane-departure warning
  • Lane-keeping assist
  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
• Locking rails in the bed
• Full-size spare tire
• Bed extender
• Trailer hitch with a 4-pin connector

Maverick XLT

Moving to the middle trim of the Ford Maverick, we find the XLT model, which builds on the XL with:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Power side mirrors
• Passenger-side storage cubby in the bed
• Power-locking tailgate
• Wiper-activated headlights
• SecuriCode keyless access pad
• Upgraded cloth upholstery
• Rear seat center armrest with cupholders

The XLT trim brings more options packages to the mix by giving you:

• • XLT Luxury Package
    • Power driver’s seat
    • 400-watt inverter
    • Heated seats
    • Heated mirrors
    • Rear USB ports
    • LED box lighting
    • Remote engine starting
    • Trailer hitch
    • Hard drop-in plastic bedliner
  • Tremor Off-Road Package
    • Off-road suspension
    • Trail Control
    • 17-inch wheels wit all-terrain tires
    • Locking 4WD system with locking center differential
    • Heavy-duty transmission cooler
    • Front skid plates
    • Off-road screen for the instrument cluster
    • Dirt setting for the drive modes
    • Unique front bumper
    • Black chrome surrounding the headlights and taillights
    • Orange front tow hooks
    • Orange accents in the grille, side vents, and interior
  • FX4 Package
    • 17-inh wheels with all-terrain tires
    • Front tow hooks
    • Hill descent control
    • Off-road screen
    • Skid plates
    • High-capacity radiator
    • Upgraded cooling fan
    • Mud/Ruts and Sand drive modes

Maverick Lariat

This top Ford Maverick trim has everything you could ask for in this little truck, including:

• • wireless smartphone charging
  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Lane-keep assist
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED signature lighting
  • Body-color door handles and mirror caps
  • Additional in-bed cubby storage
  • 8-speaker B&O audio system
  • 400-watt inverter
  • Heated seats, side mirrors, steering wheel
  • LED box lighting
  • Sync 3 infotainment system
  • Voice-activated navigation
  • SiriusXM satellite radio
  • Trailer hitch
  • Full-size spare tire
  • Proximity key fob
  • Power driver’s seat
  • ActivX upholstery
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Power sliding rear window
  • Acoustic windshield
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Co-Pilot360 Assist Package
    • Contents of the Co-Pilot360 package
    • Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centering
    • Evasive steering assist
    • Rear parking sensors

  The Lariat trim is available with a Tremor package.

  Will you drive the Ford Maverick? This small Ford pickup has a lot to offer.