Used Ford Maverick Buying Guide: What to Check First

This is the decision that shapes everything else about your Maverick. Fuel economy, towing, payload, which trims you can order, even whether you can flat-tow it behind an RV — all of it follows from picking the 2.5L hybrid or the 2.0L EcoBoost. We have both sitting on the lot in Gower, so the numbers below come off real window stickers, not a configurator. Should you get the Maverick hybrid or the EcoBoost? Choose the hybrid if fuel economy matters and you tow occasionally or not at all — it is EPA-rated up to 42 MPG city. Choose the 2.0L EcoBoost if you want meaningfully more power, at 250 horsepower against the hybrid's 184 combined, or if you want a Lobo or Tremor, which come only with the EcoBoost. Both tow the same. Both haul nearly the same. The real trade is 13 combined MPG against 66 horsepower, and which side of that matters more depends entirely on how you actually use a truck. The short version: most Maverick buyers should take the hybrid. The people who genuinely should not are the ones who want a Lobo or Tremor, tow near the limit regularly, or spend most of their miles merging onto highways with a loaded bed. How much better is the hybrid on fuel? Substantially. The hybrid with front-wheel drive is EPA-rated at 42 city / 35 highway / 38 combined. The 2.0L EcoBoost with front-wheel drive rates 23 / 32 / 26. Compared like-for-like with all-wheel drive on both, it is 37 combined against 25. Configuration City Highway Combined 2.5L Hybrid FWD 42 35 38 2.5L Hybrid AWD 40 34 37 2.5L Hybrid AWD (Lariat) 39 32 36 2.0L EcoBoost FWD 23 32 26 2.0L EcoBoost AWD 22 30 25 2.0L EcoBoost AWD (Lobo) 21 30 24 2.0L EcoBoost AWD (Tremor) 21 27 23 Verified on our own lot Two 2026 Mavericks currently in Gower, both all-wheel drive: a hybrid Lariat and an EcoBoost XLT. Their window stickers read 36 combined and 25 combined, matching the EPA figures above exactly. We did not pull these numbers off a website. The clearest way to see the gap is the figure the EPA puts on every window sticker: gallons used per 100 miles. The hybrid Lariat's sticker reads 2.8 gallons per 100 miles. The EcoBoost XLT's reads 4.0. At the EPA's standard 15,000 miles a year, that is roughly 180 gallons of fuel — the difference between filling the tank about 31 times a year and about 44 times. Notice the highway numbers narrow considerably. Hybrid front-drive is 35 highway against the EcoBoost's 32 — only three apart. Nearly all the hybrid's advantage lives in city and stop-and-go driving, which is exactly where its electric motor does the most work. If your miles are almost entirely interstate, the hybrid's case gets weaker. How much more powerful is the EcoBoost? The 2.0L EcoBoost is rated at 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. The 2.5L hybrid is rated at 184 horsepower combined. That is a 66 horsepower gap, and it is noticeable when merging, passing, or climbing a grade with a loaded bed. 2.5L Hybrid 2.0L EcoBoost Horsepower 184 combined 250 @ 5,500 rpm Torque Not published as a combined figure 280 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm Transmission Power-split electronic CVT 8-speed automatic (7-speed Quick Shift on Lobo) Drivetrains FWD or AWD FWD, AWD, or Advanced 4WD Fuel tank 13.8 gal 16.5 gal Engine built in Chihuahua, Mexico Dearborn, Michigan Two honest notes on those numbers. The hybrid's 184 is a combined system output — Ford calculates it from the gas engine and the electric motor together at peak battery power, using the SAE J1349 standard plus its own motor dyno testing. It is not a figure you can reach by adding two numbers off a spec sheet. Second, Ford does not publish a combined torque rating for the hybrid. That field is blank on Ford's own specifications. The electric motor alone is rated at 140kW and 236 lb-ft, but there is no published system torque figure, so we are not going to invent one to make the comparison look tidier. If a site quotes you a hybrid torque number, ask where it came from. What the gap feels like: the hybrid is not slow. Its electric motor delivers torque immediately from a stop, so around town it feels quicker than 184 horsepower suggests. The EcoBoost's advantage shows up above about 40 MPH — merging, passing, and towing on grades. Do the hybrid and EcoBoost tow and haul the same? Towing is identical: both are rated at 2,000 lbs standard and up to 4,000 lbs with the available 4K Tow Package. Payload is nearly identical too, at 1,500 lbs for most configurations, dropping to 1,400 lbs for the hybrid with all-wheel drive. Configuration Max payload 2.5L Hybrid FWD 1,500 lbs 2.5L Hybrid AWD 1,400 lbs 2.0L EcoBoost FWD 1,500 lbs 2.0L EcoBoost AWD 1,500 lbs 2.0L EcoBoost, Tremor 1,140 lbs 2.0L EcoBoost, Lobo 1,045 lbs This surprises people, and it is the single most useful thing on this page: the hybrid tows exactly as much as the EcoBoost. If you assumed you needed the gas engine to get the 4,000 lb rating, you do not. The 4K Tow Package is what determines that, not the engine. Two limits worth knowing. The 4K Tow Package requires all-wheel drive, and it is not offered on the Lobo or the Tremor — both of those cap at 2,000 lbs regardless of how they are equipped. So if towing 4,000 lbs is the requirement, you are looking at an XL, XLT, or Lariat with all-wheel drive, in either engine. Which trims can you get each engine on? The 2.5L hybrid is standard on XL, XLT, and Lariat, with the 2.0L EcoBoost available on those same three. The Lobo and Tremor are offered only with the 2.0L EcoBoost. There is no hybrid Lobo and no hybrid Tremor. Trim 2.5L Hybrid 2.0L EcoBoost XL Standard Available XLT Standard Available Lobo Not offered Standard Lariat Standard Available Tremor Not offered Standard If you have your heart set on a Lobo or a Tremor, the engine decision is already made for you. Everywhere else in the lineup you get to choose. What else is different between them? Three things beyond fuel and power: the hybrid can be flat-towed behind an RV with all four wheels down, hybrid-specific components carry longer warranty coverage, and the hybrid uses a smaller fuel tank but still travels farther between fills. Flat-tow capability. A Maverick with the 2.5L hybrid can be towed with all four wheels down behind a properly equipped RV, in either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. This is a hybrid-only capability and it is a decisive factor for RV owners. Warranty on hybrid components. Every Maverick carries 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage. Hybrid-unique components carry 8-year/100,000-mile coverage, which is worth knowing if battery longevity is your concern about going hybrid. Range, despite the smaller tank. The hybrid holds 13.8 gallons against the EcoBoost's 16.5. Multiply each by its combined rating and the hybrid still goes meaningfully farther between stops — roughly 520 miles against 410 for the front-drive versions. Those are calculated figures, not EPA ratings, but the direction is not close. Ground clearance. Marginal, but real: 8.1 inches on the hybrid, 8.0 with the EcoBoost in front-wheel drive, 8.3 with all-wheel drive. Which one should you buy? Take the hybrid unless you have a specific reason not to. It tows the same, hauls almost the same, costs far less to run, and covers most of what a Maverick buyer actually does. The EcoBoost earns its place for buyers who want real power, want a Lobo or Tremor, or tow near the limit regularly. You commute, and the truck is a truck on weekends: hybrid, front-wheel drive. 42 city. You want the hybrid plus winter and gravel confidence: hybrid, all-wheel drive. Still 37 combined. You tow 4,000 lbs: either engine, all-wheel drive, with the 4K Tow Package. You tow near the limit on hills, often: EcoBoost, for the extra power under load. You want a Lobo or a Tremor: EcoBoost. It is the only option. You flat-tow behind an RV: hybrid. Only the hybrid can do it. Your miles are nearly all interstate: worth a real conversation. The highway gap is only three MPG on front-drive models. Search Maverick Inventory Value Your Trade Call 816-409-1975 THE SNEED DIFFERENCE We will read you the window sticker before you drive up Dennis Sneed Ford has been family-owned in Gower, MO for 30 years, about 45 minutes north of the Kansas City metro and 30 minutes south of St. Joseph. Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer in the country — 1,100+ late-model Ford and Lincoln vehicles purchased directly from Ford each year. Ford Credit Partners in Quality — one of roughly 111 dealers nationally recognized for customer satisfaction and loyalty. Every EPA figure on this page was checked against window stickers on Mavericks sitting on our lot, not copied from a spec site. Maverick hybrid vs EcoBoost questions, answered Is the Ford Maverick hybrid or EcoBoost better? It depends on how you drive. The 2.5L hybrid is EPA-rated up to 42 city / 35 highway / 38 combined MPG and is the better choice for commuting and general use. The 2.0L EcoBoost delivers 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque against the hybrid's 184 combined horsepower, making it the better choice for towing near the limit or if you want a Lobo or Tremor, which come only with the EcoBoost. Does the Ford Maverick hybrid tow less than the EcoBoost? No. Both engines are rated at 2,000 lbs standard and up to 4,000 lbs with the available 4K Tow Package, which requires all-wheel drive. The engine does not determine towing capacity on the Maverick; the package does. The Lobo and Tremor cap at 2,000 lbs since the 4K Tow Package is not offered on them. How much horsepower does the 2026 Maverick hybrid have? The 2.5L hybrid is rated at 184 horsepower combined. Ford calculates that figure from the gas engine and electric motor together at peak battery power, using the SAE J1349 standard along with its own electric motor dyno testing. Ford does not publish a combined torque rating for the hybrid; the electric motor alone is rated at 140kW and 236 lb-ft. Which Maverick trims come with the hybrid engine? The 2.5L hybrid is standard on the XL, XLT, and Lariat, with the 2.0L EcoBoost available on those same three trims. The Lobo and Tremor are offered only with the 2.0L EcoBoost, so there is no hybrid Lobo and no hybrid Tremor. Can a Ford Maverick hybrid be flat towed behind an RV? Yes. A Maverick equipped with the 2.5L hybrid engine can be towed with all four wheels down behind a properly equipped RV, in either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. This capability is specific to the hybrid and is not available with the 2.0L EcoBoost. What is the warranty on the Ford Maverick hybrid battery? Hybrid-unique components on the Maverick carry 8-year/100,000-mile coverage. That sits alongside the standard 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage that applies to every Maverick regardless of engine. Keep researching the 2026 Maverick Once the engine is settled, the trim is the next call — our 2026 Maverick trims guide covers all five and the package restrictions that trip people up. The colors guide has all nine with swatches and paint codes, and if you are shopping used, the used Maverick buying guide covers what to check first. The complete 2026 Ford Maverick buyer's guide pulls it all together, and the Ford Maverick at Sneed Ford is the place to start on the model overall. Search Maverick Inventory Contact Sneed Ford Call 816-409-1975 Carey Sneed Dennis Sneed Ford · Gower, MO · 30 Years Family-Owned Carey Sneed represents the second generation at Dennis Sneed Ford, a Ford Credit Partners in Quality dealer and one of the Top 5 Ford remarketing dealers in the country. Meet the Sneed Ford team → Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Specifications verified against Ford's published 2026 Maverick specifications and window stickers on Mavericks in our own inventory. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates and vary by configuration, drivetrain, and driving conditions. Driving range figures are calculated from published tank capacity and combined EPA ratings and are approximate rather than official. Towing and payload figures require proper equipment and vary based on cargo, configuration, accessories, and number of passengers. Confirm the exact equipment and EPA figures on any specific vehicle via its window sticker.

There are Ford dealers a lot closer to Overland Park than Gower, Missouri. So it is fair to ask why Kansas City Maverick shoppers point the car north on US-169 and drive 45 minutes to a town of about 1,500 people. With this particular truck, the answer has less to do with the drive and more to do with the fact that the Maverick is a configuration puzzle, and metro lots tend to stock one or two pieces of it. Why do Kansas City buyers drive to Gower for a Ford Maverick? Roughly 60% of Dennis Sneed Ford's business comes from the Kansas City metro. Maverick buyers make the drive because the truck comes in two engines, three drivetrains, and five trims, and finding the exact combination you want is usually harder than finding a dealer. We factory-order, and a small-town store carries lower overhead than a metro dealership. Consider what "a Maverick" can actually mean. Hybrid or EcoBoost. Front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, or advanced four-wheel drive. XL, XLT, Lobo, Lariat, or Tremor. With or without the 4K Tow Package, which changes towing from 2,000 lbs to 4,000. Two of those trims can only be had with one engine. That is a lot of branches, and the difference between them is not cosmetic. A hybrid front-drive XLT is EPA-rated at 42 city. A Tremor is rated at 21. Those are the same nameplate and they are not remotely the same truck to own. The honest version: most metro lots stock the configurations that sell fastest. If what you want happens to be one of those, buy it there. If it is not, you are either settling or ordering — and ordering is what we do all day. How far is Dennis Sneed Ford from Kansas City? Dennis Sneed Ford is at 1046 S.W. Highway 169, Gower, MO 64454 — about 45 minutes north of the Kansas City metro on US-169, and roughly 30 minutes south of St. Joseph. It is a straight highway run, not a back-roads trip. US-169 runs north out of the metro through Smithville and Plattsburg and lands you in Gower. From the Northland it is closer to half an hour. From the Kansas side it is a longer haul, and plenty of Overland Park and Leawood buyers still make it, usually once, to pick up the Maverick they already configured over the phone. Kansas City Overland Park Liberty Smithville Lees Summit Kearney Excelsior Springs Plattsburg Leavenworth St. Joseph Worth a small note if you are buying the hybrid: at its EPA combined rating, the drive back to the metro uses a bit over a gallon of fuel. This is the one vehicle we sell where the trip home is genuinely cheap. Is it worth driving out of the metro to buy a Maverick? For most Maverick shoppers, yes — because the hard part of buying a Maverick is finding the right configuration, not finding a dealer. If your exact build is not on a lot anywhere, a factory order gets you the truck you actually wanted rather than the closest available compromise. What Maverick shoppers usually want How we handle it A specific engine and drivetrain combination We factory-order to your exact spec, or locate it in inbound inventory To know the real EPA numbers for that build We read the window sticker to you over the phone before you drive up The 4K Tow Package, which needs all-wheel drive We confirm the combination can actually be built before you commit A used Maverick, which are hard to find Our remarketing program brings 1,100+ vehicles a year direct from Ford To not lose a Saturday to a dealership Most of the deal happens by phone before you make the drive What should you do before making the drive from Kansas City? Call 816-409-1975 first. Maverick inventory turns over quickly and configurations vary widely, so confirming what is physically on the lot — and having us read the window sticker to you — means the drive is a pickup rather than a scouting trip. Decide hybrid or EcoBoost first. It shapes everything else. Our hybrid vs EcoBoost comparison covers the trade-offs. Call ahead and confirm the build. Trim, engine, drivetrain, packages, and color, so there are no surprises when you arrive. Get a trade number before you leave. You can start that online and settle it before the drive. Get pre-qualified. It compresses the in-person visit considerably. Ask about ordering. If your exact Maverick is not on the ground, a factory order is usually the better answer than settling for close enough. Search Maverick Inventory Value Your Trade Call 816-409-1975 THE SNEED DIFFERENCE 30 years. Family-owned. The reason the drive works. Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer in the country — 1,100+ late-model Ford and Lincoln vehicles purchased directly from Ford each year. Ford Credit Partners in Quality — one of roughly 111 dealers nationally recognized for the highest customer satisfaction and loyalty. Small-town overhead — a dealership in Gower does not carry a metro dealership's cost structure, and that shows up in how we can deal. Serving Kansas City, St. Joseph, and northwest Missouri for 30 years under the Sneed family name. Kansas City Maverick buyer questions, answered How far is Dennis Sneed Ford from Kansas City? Dennis Sneed Ford is at 1046 S.W. Highway 169, Gower, MO 64454, about 45 minutes north of the Kansas City metro on US-169 and roughly 30 minutes south of St. Joseph. From the Northland the drive is closer to 30 minutes. Call 816-409-1975 for directions or hours. Why do Kansas City buyers shop for a Maverick outside the metro? Mainly configuration. The Maverick comes in two engines, three drivetrains, and five trims, and metro lots tend to stock the fastest-selling combinations rather than the full range. Dennis Sneed Ford factory-orders to spec, and roughly 60% of our business already comes from the Kansas City metro. Can I order a Ford Maverick built to my exact specification? Yes. Because the Maverick is configuration-heavy, with two engines, three drivetrains, five trims, and packages that change towing and equipment, a factory order is often the better route than settling for what happens to be in stock. Call 816-409-1975 to start one, and we will confirm the combination can be built before you commit. Can you tell me a Maverick's exact EPA numbers before I drive up? Yes. EPA ratings on the Maverick range from 42 city for the hybrid with front-wheel drive down to 21 city for the Tremor, so the specific configuration matters enormously. We will read the window sticker of the exact vehicle to you over the phone rather than quoting a lineup-wide figure. Does Dennis Sneed Ford stock used Mavericks? Availability changes constantly, since used Mavericks are hard to find across the market and do not last long. As a Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer nationally we purchase 1,100+ late-model Ford and Lincoln vehicles directly from Ford each year, which gives us a sourcing channel most dealerships our size do not have. Call 816-409-1975 to check current inventory. Keep researching the 2026 Maverick Before you call, it is worth knowing which Maverick you want. Start with the hybrid vs EcoBoost comparison, then the trims guide for all five models and the package restrictions. The colors guide has all nine with swatches and paint codes, and the used Maverick buying guide covers what to check if you are shopping pre-owned. The complete 2026 Ford Maverick buyer's guide pulls it together, and the Ford Maverick at Sneed Ford is the place to start on the model overall. Search Maverick Inventory Contact Sneed Ford Call 816-409-1975 Carey Sneed Dennis Sneed Ford · Gower, MO · 30 Years Family-Owned Carey Sneed represents the second generation at Dennis Sneed Ford, a Ford Credit Partners in Quality dealer and one of the Top 5 Ford remarketing dealers in the country. Meet the Sneed Ford team → Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates verified against Ford's published 2026 Maverick specifications and window stickers on our own inventory, and vary by configuration and driving conditions. Inventory, configurations, and availability change daily. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and starting point. Confirm current inventory and the exact equipment on any specific vehicle by calling 816-409-1975.

Five trims, two engines, three drivetrains, and a lineup that includes both a lowered street truck and a genuine off-roader. The Maverick spreads further across its range than almost any compact vehicle, and picking the wrong end of it is an expensive mistake. Here is what actually separates XL, XLT, Lobo, Lariat, and Tremor. How many trims does the 2026 Ford Maverick come in? The 2026 Ford Maverick comes in five trims: XL, XLT, Lobo, Lariat, and Tremor. XL and XLT are the everyday trims, Lariat is the comfort-and-technology step, Lobo is a lowered street-performance model, and Tremor is the off-road model with raised suspension and skid plates. What makes this lineup unusual is that it does not run in a straight line from cheap to expensive. Lobo and Tremor sit beside each other in capability terms but point in opposite directions — one goes down and the other goes up, literally. Ground clearance runs from 7.4 inches on the Lobo to 9.1 inches on the Tremor, and that 1.7-inch spread is the clearest signal of how differently they are meant to be used. The short version: XL is the honest work truck. XLT is where most people land. Lariat is the comfortable one. Lobo is the fun one. Tremor is the capable one. What is the difference between each 2026 Maverick trim? Trims separate on three things: which powertrain comes standard, how much comfort and technology is included, and whether the suspension is tuned for pavement or dirt. All five share the same 121.1-inch wheelbase, five-passenger cab, and 33.3 cubic foot bed. The Foundation Maverick XL Standard 2.5L hybrid power, a 13.2-inch center display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 17-inch steel wheels with painted covers, cloth bucket seats, and the FLEXBED storage system with six tie-down hooks. Lane-keeping, pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, and a rear view camera are standard. Nothing here feels stripped — the XL simply skips the comfort equipment. Everyday Value Maverick XLT The volume trim and the one most buyers should start with. Adds 17-inch painted aluminum wheels, power tailgate lock, intelligent access with push-button start, wiper-activated LED headlamps, a perimeter alarm, and a standard 2K trailer hitch receiver. The XLT Luxury Package is the one worth knowing about: it brings heated seats, a heated steering wheel, an 8-way power driver seat, heated mirrors, remote start, and Pro Power Onboard. Street Performance Maverick Lobo The one nobody expects on a compact pickup. A 7-speed Quick Shift transmission, advanced four-wheel drive with a twin-clutch rear drive unit, paddle shifters, enhanced brakes, performance-tuned steering, and a suspension with unique springs, shocks, and a lowered ride height. It gets a dedicated Lobo drive mode, 19-inch turbofan-styled black wheels, a black painted roof, LED projector headlamps, and a unique front fascia. Ground clearance drops to 7.4 inches, the lowest in the lineup. Most Comfortable Maverick Lariat The comfort trim. ActiveX-trimmed seats with an 8-way power driver seat, heated seats and a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, a B&O sound system with subwoofer, ambient lighting, an acoustic windshield, and illuminated visors. It also adds a spray-in bedliner, bed tie-down locking rails, LED box lighting, and 19-inch machined aluminum wheels as standard. Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 brings adaptive cruise with stop and go, a 360-degree camera, and Pro Trailer Backup Assist. Off-Road Maverick Tremor Built on Lariat content, then pointed at dirt. Advanced four-wheel drive with a rear drive unit lock, a heavy-duty transmission cooler, off-road tuned suspension with increased ride height, front skid plates, exposed front tow hooks, and 17-inch all-terrain tires on machined tarnished dark wheels with orange pockets. Adds Trail Control with Trail 1-Pedal Drive, an off-road screen in the cluster, a front bumper with improved approach angle, and 9.1 inches of ground clearance. What engine comes on each Maverick trim? The 2.5L hybrid is standard on XL, XLT, and Lariat, with the 2.0L EcoBoost available. The Lobo and Tremor come exclusively with the 2.0L EcoBoost, rated at 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. The Lobo pairs it with a 7-speed Quick Shift transmission; every other EcoBoost Maverick uses an 8-speed automatic. Trim Standard powertrain Ground clearance Max payload XL 2.5L Hybrid (2.0L available) 8.0 to 8.3 in 1,500 lbs XLT 2.5L Hybrid (2.0L available) 8.0 to 8.3 in 1,500 lbs Lobo 2.0L EcoBoost, 7-spd Quick Shift 7.4 in 1,045 lbs Lariat 2.5L Hybrid (2.0L available) 8.0 to 8.3 in 1,500 lbs Tremor 2.0L EcoBoost, 8-spd automatic 9.1 in 1,140 lbs Ground clearance on the hybrid measures 8.1 inches; the 2.0L EcoBoost runs 8.0 inches with front-wheel drive and 8.3 with all-wheel drive. You will see 8.3 quoted as the Maverick's clearance generally — that is the gas all-wheel-drive figure, not a lineup-wide one. Which packages are worth adding? Three matter most. The XLT Luxury Package adds heated seats, a heated steering wheel, a power driver seat, and remote start. The 4K Tow Package raises towing from 2,000 to 4,000 lbs on all-wheel-drive XL, XLT, and Lariat models. The FX4 Off-Road Package adds skid plates, all-terrain tires, hill descent control, and an off-road drive mode to the XLT. 4K Tow Package. Trailer brake controller, Class III 2-inch receiver with 4-pin and 7-pin connectors, upgraded cooling, and a conventional spare. It requires all-wheel drive and is offered on the XL, XLT, and Lariat only — the Lobo and Tremor cap at 2,000 lbs. If there is any chance you will tow, this is the one that changes what the truck can do. XLT Luxury Package. The comfort gap between XLT and Lariat closes considerably with this, and it also brings Pro Power Onboard for running tools off the truck. FX4 Off-Road Package. Available on the XLT, and it requires the Luxury Package. All-terrain tires, exposed tow hooks, hill descent control, performance suspension, skid plates, and an off-road drive mode. A middle path between a standard XLT and a Tremor. Black Appearance Package. 19-inch black wheels, black grille, painted roof, black mirrors, and black interior accents. Offered on XLT and Lariat. Worth knowing: the FX4 package is not available alongside the Black Appearance Package, and it requires the XLT Luxury Package first. Package restrictions on the Maverick are more tangled than on most Fords, so call before you assume a combination can be built. Which 2026 Maverick trim should you buy? For most buyers, the XLT with the Luxury Package. It brings the comfort equipment people actually notice daily without stepping into Lariat, and it keeps the hybrid powertrain and 1,500 lb payload. Choose Tremor if you genuinely leave pavement, and Lobo if you want the truck to be fun rather than practical. Work truck, fleet, or maximum value: XL. Hybrid power and the safety suite are already standard. Most people: XLT, ideally with the Luxury Package. You want it to feel like a nice vehicle: Lariat, for the B&O system, dual-zone climate, and adaptive cruise. You drive gravel and field roads: Tremor, for the 9.1 inches and skid plates. You want to enjoy driving it: Lobo. Accept the 1,045 lb payload and the 7.4-inch clearance. You tow: an all-wheel-drive XL, XLT, or Lariat with the 4K Tow Package. Either engine reaches 4,000 lbs; the Lobo and Tremor do not. Search Maverick Inventory Value Your Trade Call 816-409-1975 THE SNEED DIFFERENCE We will tell you which combinations can actually be built Dennis Sneed Ford has been family-owned in Gower, MO for 30 years, about 45 minutes north of the Kansas City metro and 30 minutes south of St. Joseph. Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer in the country — 1,100+ late-model Ford and Lincoln vehicles purchased directly from Ford each year. Ford Credit Partners in Quality — one of roughly 111 dealers nationally recognized for customer satisfaction and loyalty. We factory-order — tell us the trim, powertrain, and package combination you want and we will confirm whether it can be built before you commit to anything. 2026 Ford Maverick trim questions, answered How many trims does the 2026 Ford Maverick have? Five: XL, XLT, Lobo, Lariat, and Tremor. XL and XLT are the everyday trims, Lariat adds comfort and technology, Lobo is a lowered street-performance model, and Tremor is the off-road model with raised suspension, skid plates, and 9.1 inches of ground clearance. What is the Ford Maverick Lobo? The Lobo is a street-performance Maverick, lowered rather than lifted. It uses a 7-speed Quick Shift transmission, advanced four-wheel drive with a twin-clutch rear drive unit, paddle shifters, enhanced brakes, performance-tuned steering, and a suspension with unique springs, shocks, and reduced ride height. Ground clearance is 7.4 inches, the lowest of any Maverick. What is the difference between the Maverick Lobo and Tremor? They point in opposite directions. The Lobo is lowered for on-road performance with 7.4 inches of ground clearance, a 7-speed Quick Shift transmission, and 19-inch wheels. The Tremor is raised for off-road use with 9.1 inches of clearance, skid plates, all-terrain tires on 17-inch wheels, Trail Control, and an 8-speed automatic. Both use the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. Which Maverick trims come with the hybrid engine? The 2.5L hybrid is standard on the XL, XLT, and Lariat, with the 2.0L EcoBoost available on those trims as an alternative. The Lobo and Tremor are offered only with the 2.0L EcoBoost, which is rated at 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Which Maverick trim can tow the most? The XL, XLT, and Lariat with all-wheel drive and the available 4K Tow Package are rated to tow up to 4,000 lbs, against 2,000 lbs standard. The package requires all-wheel drive and is not offered on the Lobo or Tremor, so both of those cap at 2,000 lbs regardless of equipment. Either engine reaches the 4,000 lb rating. Which Maverick trim has the highest payload? The XL, XLT, and Lariat carry up to 1,500 lbs with front-wheel drive or the 2.0L EcoBoost with all-wheel drive, and 1,400 lbs as a hybrid with all-wheel drive. The Tremor is rated at 1,140 lbs and the Lobo at 1,045 lbs, since both carry additional drivetrain and suspension hardware. Keep researching the 2026 Maverick The other half of this decision is the engine — our hybrid vs EcoBoost comparison covers what each one costs you. Once the trim is settled, the color is the next call — our 2026 Maverick colors guide has all nine with swatches and paint codes. The complete 2026 Ford Maverick buyer's guide covers both powertrains and every EPA rating, and if you are shopping used, our used Maverick buying guide covers what to check before you buy. For the model overall, start at the Ford Maverick at Sneed Ford. Search Maverick Inventory Contact Sneed Ford Call 816-409-1975 Carey Sneed Dennis Sneed Ford · Gower, MO · 30 Years Family-Owned Carey Sneed represents the second generation at Dennis Sneed Ford, a Ford Credit Partners in Quality dealer and one of the Top 5 Ford remarketing dealers in the country. Meet the Sneed Ford team → Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Specifications verified against Ford's published 2026 Maverick specifications and window stickers on our own inventory. Ground clearance, payload, and equipment vary by powertrain, drivetrain, and package. Towing and payload figures require proper equipment and vary based on cargo, configuration, accessories, and number of passengers. Package availability and restrictions change through the model year. Confirm the exact equipment on any specific vehicle via its window sticker.