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The 2026 Mustang comes in ten exterior colors, three of them new this year. But on this car the paint is only where it starts — seat belts, brake calipers, stripes, and interior themes are all part of the same decision, and some combinations cannot be ordered together. Here is the whole palette, with swatches and paint codes. What colors does the 2026 Ford Mustang come in? The 2026 Ford Mustang is offered in ten exterior colors: Adriatic Blue Metallic, Avalanche Gray, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Molten Magenta Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat, Oxford White, Race Red, Shadow Black, Vapor Blue Metallic, and Blue Ember Metallic. The first three are new for 2026, and Blue Ember Metallic is exclusive to the Dark Horse Appearance Package. Adriatic Blue Metallic NEW Paint code B2 Avalanche Gray NEW Paint code DR Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat NEW Paint code NL Race Red Paint code PQ Molten Magenta Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Paint code DT Vapor Blue Metallic Paint code K1 Blue Ember Metallic DARK HORSE Paint code E1 Carbonized Gray Metallic Paint code M7 Shadow Black Paint code G1 Oxford White Paint code YZ About these swatches Screen swatches are approximations, not paint matches. Tri-coat and tinted clearcoat finishes in particular shift substantially with light and angle, and no flat color chip can show that. Use these to narrow the list, then come look at the real thing — especially Orange Fury and Molten Magenta, which are the two that photograph least like they look in person. What are the new 2026 Mustang colors? Three colors are new for 2026: Adriatic Blue Metallic, a deep saturated blue; Avalanche Gray, a light neutral gray; and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat, a vivid metallic orange. They join the returning Race Red, Shadow Black, Oxford White, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Vapor Blue Metallic, and Molten Magenta Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. Orange Fury is the one that will divide people, and it is the same tri-coat Ford introduced on the Maverick this year. Adriatic Blue Metallic is the quieter addition and probably the more popular one long term — a deep blue that reads almost black in low light and opens up considerably in sun. What blue colors does the 2026 Mustang come in? Three: Adriatic Blue Metallic, a deep saturated blue that is new for 2026; Vapor Blue Metallic, a lighter silvery blue; and Blue Ember Metallic, which is available only with the Dark Horse Appearance Package. Antimatter Blue and Grabber Blue are not part of the 2026 palette. Blue is where Mustang shoppers get tripped up most, partly because the nameplate has cycled through so many of them. If you have been searching for a specific blue and coming up empty on 2026 inventory, it is worth checking whether that color is still offered at all. Blue What it looks like Availability Adriatic Blue Metallic (B2) Deep and saturated; nearly black in low light New for 2026, across the lineup Vapor Blue Metallic (K1) Lighter, silvery, cooler cast Across the lineup Blue Ember Metallic (E1) Deep blue with warm depth in direct light Dark Horse Appearance Package only On Antimatter Blue and Grabber Blue: both were Mustang colors in recent years and both still turn up on color charts and in search results. Neither is part of the 2026 palette. If you want one, you are shopping used — and we can help you find one. Which 2026 Mustang colors have restrictions? Blue Ember Metallic is the main one — it can only be ordered with the Dark Horse Appearance Package, which also brings a black-painted roof, blue seat accents, Notorious Blue brake calipers, and a distinctive hood graphic. Some color and package combinations also exclude certain stripe and appearance options. The Mustang has more ordering restrictions around color than anything else we sell. Appearance packages, stripe options, seat belt colors, and interior themes all interact, and several combinations simply cannot be built together. Rather than publish a grid that goes stale the first time Ford adjusts production, we will check a specific combination for you while you are on the phone. Call 816-409-1975. Color on a Mustang is not just paint Beyond the exterior, the 2026 Mustang lets you choose seat belt color, brake caliper color, interior theme, and stripe treatment. Seat belts come in Race Red, Black with Red Stripe, International Orange, and Prime Blue on select models, and brake calipers are offered in Black, Red, or Notorious Blue. Seat belts New for 2026, Black with Red Stripe, International Orange, and Prime Blue join the previously available Race Red. A Hyper Lime belt comes with the RTR Package's Lime interior. Availability depends on the interior theme you choose, and a few combinations are excluded. Brake calipers Three colors are available across the lineup — Black, Red, or Notorious Blue — with specific colors tied to particular models and appearance packages. The RTR Appearance Package adds Hyper Lime calipers, which are exclusive to it. Interior themes Six themes: Black Onyx, Space Gray, Carmine Red, Emberglo, Black and Blue, and Black Blue Dinamica. The last two are exclusive to the Dark Horse and the Dark Horse Appearance Package. Carmine Red and Emberglo are offered on Premium models with the appropriate seating material. Stripes and appearance packages Over-the-Top racing stripes are available on fastbacks in several treatments, and hood accent stripes come with the Dark Horse. The Bronze Appearance Package, Mustang Nite Pony Package, and the new FX Package each change wheels, badging, and grille finish. Note that Over-the-Top stripes are not offered on the convertible. Which Mustang color should you choose? Practically: Shadow Black and the darker colors look sharpest clean and show every speck of dust. Oxford White and Avalanche Gray hide road grime best. Tri-coat and tinted clearcoat finishes involve extra layers, which makes body shop color matching more involved after a scrape. You want to be seen: Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat or Race Red. Nothing else in the lineup competes. You want it to age well: Carbonized Gray Metallic or Avalanche Gray. Both hide dust and light swirl marks. You want classic Mustang: Race Red, Oxford White, or Shadow Black. You want something people will ask about: Molten Magenta Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. You keep it garaged and clean: Shadow Black. Nothing looks better washed, and nothing looks worse dirty. You want the rarest one: Blue Ember Metallic, which requires a Dark Horse with the Appearance Package. Search Mustang Inventory Value Your Trade Call 816-409-1975 THE SNEED DIFFERENCE We will tell you what can actually be built together 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 color, interior, stripe, and package combination you want and we will confirm it can be built before you commit. 2026 Ford Mustang color questions, answered What colors does the 2026 Ford Mustang come in? Ten: Adriatic Blue Metallic, Avalanche Gray, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Molten Magenta Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat, Oxford White, Race Red, Shadow Black, Vapor Blue Metallic, and Blue Ember Metallic. Adriatic Blue Metallic, Avalanche Gray, and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat are new for 2026, and Blue Ember Metallic is exclusive to the Dark Horse Appearance Package. What are the new colors on the 2026 Ford Mustang? Three: Adriatic Blue Metallic, a deep saturated blue; Avalanche Gray, a light neutral gray; and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat, a vivid metallic orange. They bring the 2026 palette to ten available colors. Does the 2026 Ford Mustang come in blue? Yes, in three blues. Adriatic Blue Metallic is a deep saturated blue that is new for 2026, Vapor Blue Metallic is lighter and more silvery, and Blue Ember Metallic is available only with the Dark Horse Appearance Package. Antimatter Blue and Grabber Blue are not part of the 2026 palette. What is the paint code for Adriatic Blue Metallic on the Mustang? Adriatic Blue Metallic carries paint code B2 on the 2026 Ford Mustang. Codes for the rest of the palette are DR for Avalanche Gray, M7 for Carbonized Gray Metallic, DT for Molten Magenta Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, NL for Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat, YZ for Oxford White, PQ for Race Red, G1 for Shadow Black, K1 for Vapor Blue Metallic, and E1 for Blue Ember Metallic. The code is printed on the door jamb sticker of any specific vehicle. Can you get Blue Ember Metallic on any Mustang? No. Blue Ember Metallic is exclusive to the Mustang Dark Horse with the Dark Horse Appearance Package, which also includes a black-painted roof, additional blue seat accents, Notorious Blue brake calipers with a Grabber Blue logo, and a distinctive hood graphic. What seat belt colors are available on the 2026 Mustang? Race Red was already available, and Black with Red Stripe, International Orange, and Prime Blue are new for 2026 on select models. A Hyper Lime belt comes with the RTR Package when ordered with the Lime interior. Availability depends on which interior theme you choose, and some combinations are excluded. Keep researching the 2026 Mustang Once the color is settled, the trim and the engine are the next two calls. Our 2026 Mustang trims guide covers all five series and the packages that trip people up, and the EcoBoost vs GT vs Dark Horse comparison breaks down what each engine actually gives you. The complete 2026 Ford Mustang buyer's guide pulls it all together, and the Ford Mustang at Sneed Ford is the place to start on the model overall. Search Mustang 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. Color names and paint codes verified against Ford's published 2026 Mustang information. Swatches shown are approximate screen representations and are not accurate paint matches; metallic, tri-coat, and tinted clearcoat finishes vary considerably with light and viewing angle. Color, stripe, seat belt, caliper, and interior availability varies by series and package and changes through the model year, and some combinations cannot be ordered together. 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Three of the five 2026 Mustang series are offered as a convertible, and two are not. That alone narrows the decision faster than anything else — but the trade between fastback and drop-top goes further than the roof. Trunk space, rear-seat usability, weight, and even which stripes you can order all change. Here is what each one actually costs you. Which 2026 Mustangs are available as a convertible? Three: the Mustang EcoBoost Convertible, the EcoBoost Premium Convertible, and the GT Premium Convertible. There is no GT convertible and no Dark Horse convertible, so getting a V8 with a folding top means stepping up to GT Premium. This is the single most useful thing on this page, and it catches people out constantly. If you have decided you want a V8 and you want the top down, the standard GT is not an option — it is built as a fastback only. GT Premium is the only V8 convertible in the lineup. The Dark Horse is fastback only as well, so the performance flagship and the drop-top are mutually exclusive. Series Fastback Convertible EcoBoost Yes Yes EcoBoost Premium Yes Yes GT Yes No GT Premium Yes Yes Dark Horse Yes No What does the convertible give up to the fastback? Mostly cargo and rear-seat space. The fastback holds 13.5 cubic feet in the trunk against the convertible's 11.4, and offers 82.8 cubic feet of passenger volume against 79.2. Rear shoulder room drops considerably, from 52.2 inches to 44.6. Measurement Fastback Convertible Trunk volume 13.5 cu ft 11.4 cu ft Passenger volume 82.8 cu ft 79.2 cu ft Rear shoulder room 52.2 in 44.6 in Rear hip room 47.4 in 43.7 in Rear headroom 34.8 in 35.7 in Rear legroom 29.0 in 29.2 in Maximum seating 4 4 The counterintuitive one: rear headroom is actually better in the convertible — 35.7 inches against the fastback's 34.8. The fastback's sloping roofline takes more headroom than a folding top does. Rear shoulder room is where the convertible genuinely loses, by nearly eight inches, because the top mechanism eats into the body sides. The rear seat does not fold Worth knowing before you buy: the fastback's rear seat is a split-bench that folds, which lets you pass long items through from the trunk. The convertible's does not. So the 11.4 cubic foot trunk is a hard limit rather than a starting point, and there is no pass-through for anything long. If you regularly carry anything bigger than luggage — golf clubs at an angle, a bike wheel, boxes — that difference matters more than the two cubic feet on paper suggests. Is the convertible heavier? Yes, by roughly 150 to 180 pounds depending on the series. An EcoBoost fastback comes in around 3,588 lbs against about 3,741 for the EcoBoost convertible. A GT Premium fastback runs roughly 3,827 to 3,832 lbs, with the convertible at about 3,991 to 4,012. That weight comes from the structural reinforcement a convertible needs once the roof stops contributing rigidity, plus the top mechanism itself. It is not enough to change the character of the car, but it is real, and it is why convertibles generally feel a touch softer over broken pavement. Exterior dimensions are otherwise identical. Both body styles ride on a 107-inch wheelbase, measure 189.4 inches long and 55 inches tall, and span 75.4 inches wide excluding mirrors. What does the convertible add? Beyond the obvious, the convertible comes with a fully-lined cloth top with electromechanical drive and a single center latch, and on EcoBoost models it adds active noise cancellation as standard. Spoiler delete is standard on the convertible. Fully-lined cloth top with electromechanical operation and a center latch, so it is a one-handle release rather than a two-corner job. Active noise cancellation comes standard on EcoBoost and EcoBoost Premium convertibles, offsetting some of the extra road noise a soft top lets in. Spoiler delete is standard, which suits the shape — the convertible's rear deck reads cleaner without one. Better rear headroom, as covered above. Safety equipment differs slightly The two body styles are protected differently, which follows from the structure. The fastback gets side-curtain airbags covering both rows and side-impact airbags for the first and second rows. The convertible, having no roof rail to mount curtains in, gets driver and passenger head side airbags along with first-row side-impact airbags. Both carry the same full complement of front, knee, and glove-box-integrated airbags. Are there options you cannot get on the convertible? Yes. Over-the-Top racing stripes are not offered on the convertible, and the black painted roof included with the Mustang Nite Pony Package obviously does not apply. Several appearance items are fastback-only, including the unique rear window graphic in the FX Package. Most of the mechanical options carry across. The GT Performance Package is available on the GT Premium convertible, where it substitutes a spoiler delete for the fastback's performance raised rear wing. The RTR Package is fastback-only, but that is an EcoBoost package and the EcoBoost convertible cannot take it regardless. Given how many Mustang options exclude each other, call 816-409-1975 before you settle on a build. We will confirm the combination can actually be ordered. Which one should you buy? Buy the fastback if you use the back seat or the trunk with any regularity, if you want a Dark Horse or a standard GT, or if you want Over-the-Top stripes. Buy the convertible if open-air driving is the point — the cargo and rear-seat compromises are real but modest, and the driving experience is genuinely different. You want a V8 convertible: GT Premium. It is the only one. You want the Dark Horse: fastback, no choice. You carry passengers in back with any regularity: fastback, for the shoulder room. You use the trunk for more than luggage: fastback, mainly because the rear seat folds. You want stripes: fastback. Over-the-Top is not offered on the convertible. The top coming down is the whole reason you are buying: convertible, and do not overthink the 2.1 cubic feet. One honest note for Missouri buyers. A convertible is a seasonal pleasure here — genuinely excellent from April through October and less relevant in January. If the Mustang is your only car, the fastback is the more practical year-round answer. If it is a second car that exists to be enjoyed, that argument matters a lot less. Search Mustang Inventory Value Your Trade Call 816-409-1975 THE SNEED DIFFERENCE We will confirm the build before you commit 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 series, body style, and packages you want and we will confirm the combination can be built. Mustang fastback vs convertible questions, answered Which 2026 Ford Mustangs come as a convertible? Three models: the Mustang EcoBoost Convertible, the EcoBoost Premium Convertible, and the GT Premium Convertible. There is no GT convertible and no Dark Horse convertible, so a V8 with a folding top requires stepping up to GT Premium. How much trunk space does the Mustang convertible lose? The convertible holds 11.4 cubic feet against the fastback's 13.5, a difference of 2.1 cubic feet. More significant for most buyers is that the convertible's rear seat does not fold, while the fastback's split-bench rear seat does, so there is no pass-through for longer items. Is the Mustang convertible heavier than the fastback? Yes, by roughly 150 to 180 pounds depending on the series. An EcoBoost fastback weighs about 3,588 lbs against roughly 3,741 for the EcoBoost convertible, and a GT Premium fastback runs about 3,827 to 3,832 lbs against roughly 3,991 to 4,012 for the convertible. The additional weight comes from structural reinforcement and the top mechanism. Does the Mustang convertible have less headroom? No, it actually has slightly more in the rear — 35.7 inches against the fastback's 34.8, because the fastback's sloping roofline takes more headroom than a folding top does. Where the convertible loses is rear shoulder room, at 44.6 inches against 52.2, since the top mechanism occupies space in the body sides. Can you get racing stripes on a Mustang convertible? Over-the-Top racing stripes are not offered on the convertible; they are a fastback-only option. Several other appearance items are also fastback-specific, including the unique rear window graphic included with the FX Package and the painted black roof in the Mustang Nite Pony Package. Is there a Dark Horse convertible? No. The Mustang Dark Horse is offered as a fastback only. The same applies to the standard GT. The three convertible models for 2026 are the EcoBoost Convertible, the EcoBoost Premium Convertible, and the GT Premium Convertible. Keep researching the 2026 Mustang Once the body style is settled, the engine and trim are the next calls. Our EcoBoost vs GT vs Dark Horse comparison breaks down what each engine gives you, the trims guide covers all five series and the package restrictions, and the colors guide has all ten with swatches and paint codes. The complete 2026 Ford Mustang buyer's guide pulls it together, and the Ford Mustang at Sneed Ford is the place to start on the model overall. Search Mustang 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 Mustang specifications and window stickers on our own inventory. Curb weights vary by series, transmission, and equipment. Body style, package, and option availability changes through the model year, and several options cannot be combined. 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Five series, two body styles, and a package list long enough that two Mustangs wearing the same badge can be genuinely different cars. The trim ladder is the easy part. The packages are where people get lost, and where the interesting hardware lives. Here is what actually separates EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, and Dark Horse. How many trims does the 2026 Ford Mustang come in? The 2026 Ford Mustang comes in five series: EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, and Dark Horse. EcoBoost models use the turbocharged four-cylinder, GT and GT Premium use the 5.0L V8, and the Dark Horse is the performance flagship. All five are offered as a fastback; three are available as a convertible. The ladder is simpler than it looks once you see the pattern. Each nameplate has a standard version and a Premium version, and Premium means comfort and technology rather than performance. An EcoBoost Premium is not faster than an EcoBoost. A GT Premium is not faster than a GT. The engine changes at GT; everything else in the ladder is equipment. The short version: EcoBoost is the daily driver. EcoBoost Premium is the comfortable daily driver. GT is the V8. GT Premium is the comfortable V8 and the only V8 convertible. Dark Horse is the track car you can register. What is the difference between each 2026 Mustang trim? Three things separate them: which engine comes standard, how much comfort and technology is included, and how much performance hardware is fitted. All five share the same 107-inch wheelbase, four-seat cabin, and rear-wheel-drive layout. The Foundation Mustang EcoBoost Not a stripped car. The 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged four with a 10-speed automatic, a 3.15 limited-slip rear axle, electronic line-lock for track use, selectable drive modes, and Track Apps. Inside, a 12.4-inch digital cluster paired with a 13.2-inch touchscreen, dual-zone automatic climate control, and cloth bucket seats. Ford Co-Pilot360 is standard, as is a flat-bottom steering wheel. Rides on 18-inch Shadow Silver cast aluminum wheels. Comfort and Tech Mustang EcoBoost Premium The same car with the equipment people notice daily. ActiveX seating material, heated and cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting with MyColor, approach detection with welcome lighting, premium door trim, a nine-speaker audio system with SiriusXM 360L, and Ford app remote start. The High package adds Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ with adaptive cruise and lane centering, the magnesium-framed panoramic curved display, memory seat and mirrors, and leather-trimmed seats with color accents. The V8 Mustang GT Where the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 arrives, and with it a standard MT82-D4 6-speed manual with rev matching. Adds a 3.55 limited-slip rear axle, larger brake rotors with four-piston fixed calipers, a hood vent, a unique front fascia, high-gloss black grille, dual 3.5-inch exhaust, and 18-inch Ebony Black painted aluminum wheels on 255/45 tires. The High package brings a nine-speaker system, ambient lighting, a power driver seat, and heated seats. V8 Plus Comfort Mustang GT Premium GT hardware with the Premium interior: ActiveX seating, heated and cooled front seats, heated steering wheel, auto-dimming frameless rearview mirror, approach detection, and 19-inch Shadow Silver painted aluminum wheels. The High package adds Co-Pilot360 Assist+, the panoramic curved display, memory settings, and leather-trimmed seats with color accents. This is the only V8 Mustang offered as a convertible, and the only series that can take the new FX Package. Performance Flagship Mustang Dark Horse Built on GT High package content, then re-engineered. A modified Gen-4 5.0L Coyote V8, a 3.55 TORSEN limited-slip rear axle, Brembo six-piston front calipers with larger rotors, active valve performance exhaust with black tips, a dual air intake box and dual throttle body, engine oil, transmission and differential coolers, heavy-duty front springs, standard MagneRide damping, a standard drift brake, and a K-brace. Rolls on staggered 19-inch Tarnished Dark wheels with summer tires. The instrument panel carries a Dark Horse badge with a unique chassis number. Fastback only. Which packages are worth knowing about? Five matter most. The GT Performance Package adds Brembo brakes, a TORSEN differential, and chassis hardware to the GT. The Dark Horse Handling Package adds wider wheels and a track aero kit. The FX, RTR, and Bronze Appearance packages change the car's look and, in the RTR's case, its hardware. GT Performance Package The one that changes how a GT drives. Staggered 19-inch Carbonized Gray wheels on summer tires, Brembo brakes with performance linings, an electric drift brake, front tow hooks, heavy-duty front springs, a K-brace and strut-tower brace, an upsized rear sway bar, a performance raised rear wing, and a TORSEN differential — 3.73 with the manual, 3.55 with the automatic. Also brings unique chassis, steering, ABS, and stability control tuning. Dark Horse Handling Package For a car already set up seriously. Wider staggered 19-inch wheels with 305-series front and 315-series rear tires, adjustable strut top mounts fitted at the plant, magnetic damping, a performance rear spoiler with a Gurney flap, revised chassis tuning, and a performance front aero splitter shipped with the car for installation after purchase. Mustang RTR Package NEW FOR 2026 Exclusive to the EcoBoost fastback, developed with Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s RTR Vehicles, and it is a genuine hardware package rather than an appearance one. Anti-lag turbocharger technology, a 3.55 Torsen limited-slip axle, Brembo brakes, an electric drift brake, Dark Horse rear subframe with stiffer bushings, Dark Horse handling-pack stabilizer bars and adjustable strut top mounts, a 30mm wheel offset, active valve performance exhaust, paddle shifters, and unique stability control with a drift and track alignment. Mustang FX Package NEW FOR 2026 Exclusive to GT Premium, fastback or convertible. Oxford White painted cast aluminum wheels, Oxford White badging front, side and rear, black mirror caps, a high-gloss black grille with Dark Carbonized Gray inserts, black-bezel headlamps, unique white taillamps, and a unique rear window graphic on the fastback. Appearance packages The Bronze Appearance Package brings Sinister Bronze wheels and badges with a bronze-insert grille and spoiler delete. The Mustang Nite Pony Package goes the other way with Ebony Black wheels, black badges and mirror caps, and a painted black roof. The Dark Horse Appearance Package adds a black roof, blue seat accents, Notorious Blue calipers, a unique hood graphic, and unlocks the exclusive Blue Ember Metallic paint. Worth knowing before you configure: most of these packages exclude each other. Bronze Appearance, Nite Pony, RTR, and FX cannot be combined, and several exclude specific wheels, stripes, and paint colors. The Mustang has more ordering restrictions than anything else we sell — call and we will confirm a combination can actually be built before you commit to it. Which 2026 Mustang trim should you buy? For most buyers, EcoBoost Premium or GT. EcoBoost Premium gives you the comfort equipment that matters daily without the V8's running costs. GT is the answer if you want the V8 and the manual, and it is the least expensive way into one. If you want Look at A daily driver with real character EcoBoost or EcoBoost Premium The V8 and a manual gearbox GT The V8 with heated and cooled seats GT Premium A V8 convertible GT Premium, the only one offered Track capability out of the box Dark Horse Serious hardware on a four-cylinder EcoBoost fastback with the RTR Package The RTR Package deserves a second look if you had written off the EcoBoost. It brings Dark Horse suspension components, Brembo brakes, a Torsen differential, and a drift brake to the four-cylinder car. That is a genuinely different proposition from a standard EcoBoost, and it is the only place in the lineup you can get that combination. Search Mustang 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 series, body style, transmission, and package combination you want and we will confirm it before you commit. 2026 Ford Mustang trim questions, answered How many trims does the 2026 Ford Mustang have? Five series: EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, and Dark Horse. EcoBoost models use the 2.3L turbocharged four-cylinder, GT and GT Premium use the 5.0L V8, and the Dark Horse is the performance flagship with a modified 5.0L Coyote V8. All five are offered as a fastback and three are available as a convertible. What is the difference between Mustang GT and GT Premium? Performance hardware is the same; the difference is interior equipment. GT Premium adds ActiveX seating material, heated and cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel, an auto-dimming frameless rearview mirror, approach detection lighting, and 19-inch Shadow Silver painted aluminum wheels. GT Premium is also the only V8 Mustang offered as a convertible, and the only series that can take the FX Package. What does the GT Performance Package add? Staggered 19-inch Carbonized Gray wheels on summer tires, Brembo brakes with performance linings, an electric drift brake, front tow hooks, heavy-duty front springs, a K-brace and strut-tower brace, an upsized rear sway bar, a performance raised rear wing, and a TORSEN differential with a 3.73 axle ratio on the manual or 3.55 on the automatic. It also brings unique chassis, steering, ABS, and stability control tuning. What is the Mustang RTR Package? A performance package exclusive to the 2026 Mustang EcoBoost fastback, developed with RTR Vehicles. It adds anti-lag turbocharger technology, a 3.55 Torsen limited-slip axle, Brembo brakes, an electric drift brake, Dark Horse rear subframe and handling-pack components, a 30mm wheel offset, active valve performance exhaust, and unique stability control with a drift and track alignment. What is the difference between the Mustang GT and Dark Horse? The Dark Horse uses a modified Gen-4 5.0L Coyote V8 instead of the GT's 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, and adds a TORSEN limited-slip axle, Brembo six-piston front calipers, active valve performance exhaust, a dual air intake box and dual throttle body, engine oil, transmission and differential coolers, standard MagneRide damping, a standard drift brake, and unique chassis tuning. It is offered as a fastback only. Can you combine Mustang appearance packages? Generally no. The Bronze Appearance Package, Mustang Nite Pony Package, RTR Package, and FX Package exclude one another, and several also exclude specific wheels, stripe options, and paint colors. Confirm any combination before ordering, since a number of them cannot be built together. Keep researching the 2026 Mustang Once the trim is settled, the engine and the body style are the next two calls. The 2026 Mustang colors guide covers all ten colors with swatches and paint codes, and the complete 2026 Ford Mustang buyer's guide pulls every series, engine, and package together in one place. For the model overall, start at the Ford Mustang at Sneed Ford. Search Mustang 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 Mustang specifications and window stickers on our own inventory. Equipment, package content, and package availability vary by series and equipment group and change through the model year, and many packages cannot be combined. Some editions are produced in limited numbers. Confirm the exact equipment on any specific vehicle via its window sticker. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"How many trims does the 2026 Ford Mustang have?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Five series: EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, and Dark Horse. EcoBoost models use the 2.3L turbocharged four-cylinder, GT and GT Premium use the 5.0L V8, and the Dark Horse is the performance flagship with a modified 5.0L Coyote V8. 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315, 480, or 500 horsepower — and a supercharged 795 if you want the extreme end. The engine decides more about your Mustang than any other choice, including which body style you can order and whether a manual gearbox is on the table. Here is what each one actually gives you, and one detail about the GT that almost nobody mentions. What engines does the 2026 Ford Mustang offer? The 2026 Mustang offers a 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged four rated at 315 horsepower, a 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 rated at 480 or 486 horsepower depending on exhaust, and a modified 5.0L Coyote V8 in the Dark Horse rated at 500 horsepower. A supercharged 5.2L V8 producing 795 horsepower powers the Dark Horse SC. Engine Horsepower Torque Series 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 315 @ 5,500 rpm 350 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 480 @ 7,150 rpm 415 lb-ft @ 4,900 rpm GT, GT Premium 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 with active valve exhaust 486 @ 7,250 rpm 418 lb-ft @ 4,900 rpm GT, GT Premium Modified Gen-4 5.0L Coyote V8 500 @ 7,250 rpm 418 lb-ft @ 4,900 rpm Dark Horse 5.2L supercharged V8 795 @ 7,200 rpm 660 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm Dark Horse SC Read the fine print on every one of these Ford rates all Mustang horsepower and torque figures on 93-octane fuel, and publishes no regular-fuel rating at all. So when a spec site quotes you 315 or 480 or 500 with no asterisk, that is the premium-fuel number. Budget for premium if you are budgeting honestly. Why do some Mustang GTs make 486 horsepower instead of 480? Because of the exhaust. The 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 is rated at 480 horsepower and 415 lb-ft in standard form, and at 486 horsepower and 418 lb-ft when fitted with the available active valve performance exhaust. The exhaust option changes the engine's published rating. This catches people out, and it is worth understanding before you order. An exhaust is normally a sound-and-appearance option. On the 2026 GT it is a power option as well — six horsepower and three lb-ft, plus quad chrome tailpipes and the ability to change the exhaust note by drive mode. It also means a used GT listing quoting 486 horsepower is telling you something about how that specific car was built. If you are cross-shopping two GTs and one lists 480 and the other 486, that is not a typo. Worth knowing: the active valve performance exhaust is standard on the Dark Horse, where it comes with black tips rather than chrome. On a GT it is an option, and it is the only option in the lineup that changes a horsepower rating. How do the Mustang engines compare on the road? The 2.3L EcoBoost makes its 350 lb-ft at just 3,000 rpm, so it feels strong in normal driving. Both V8s make peak torque at 4,900 rpm and peak power above 7,000, so they reward being revved. The Dark Horse's 500 horsepower arrives at 7,250 rpm — higher than most engines will even turn. The numbers understate how differently these behave. The turbocharged four delivers its torque low and flat, which makes it the easiest of the three to drive quickly on a back road without thinking about it. The V8s are the opposite: they want revs, and the last 1,500 rpm is where the character lives. The Dark Horse's engine is not simply a tuned GT motor. It uses a dual air intake box, a dual throttle body, a unique intake manifold, and performance-enhanced calibration, along with engine oil, transmission and differential coolers so it can run hard repeatedly without heat-soaking. Which Mustang engines come with a manual transmission? The 5.0L V8 models. The GT and GT Premium come standard with an MT82-D4 6-speed manual with rev matching, and the Dark Horse comes standard with a TREMEC 6-speed manual. The 2.3L EcoBoost is offered with a 10-speed automatic only, and that automatic is available on the V8 models as an alternative. Engine Standard transmission Available 2.3L EcoBoost 10-speed automatic None 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 MT82-D4 6-speed manual with rev matching 10-speed SelectShift automatic Modified 5.0L Coyote V8 TREMEC 6-speed manual with rev matching 10-speed SelectShift automatic 5.2L supercharged V8 TREMEC 7-speed dual-clutch None If a manual gearbox is non-negotiable, that rules out the EcoBoost entirely and puts you in a V8. It is one of the cleaner decision points in the lineup. Axle ratios follow the transmission The rear axle changes with the transmission and the package, and it is not a detail worth ignoring on a rear-drive car. The EcoBoost runs a 3.15 limited-slip axle, moving to a 3.55 Torsen with the RTR Package. The GT runs 3.55 with the manual and 3.15 with the automatic, and the GT Performance Package brings a TORSEN differential at 3.73 with the manual or 3.55 with the automatic. The Dark Horse runs a 3.73 TORSEN with the manual and a 3.55 TORSEN with the automatic. Every Mustang uses a limited-slip differential. Which Mustang engine should you choose? Choose the 2.3L EcoBoost if the Mustang is a daily driver and you are comfortable with an automatic. Choose the 5.0L V8 in a GT if you want the eight-cylinder sound and a manual gearbox. Choose the Dark Horse if you will actually use the extra hardware, not just the extra 20 horsepower. You drive it every day: 2.3L EcoBoost. 350 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm makes it easy to live with. You want a V8 and a manual: GT or GT Premium. This is the mainstream answer. You want a V8 convertible: GT Premium, the only one offered. You are ordering a GT anyway: seriously consider the active valve performance exhaust. It is the only option that changes the rating. You will do track days: Dark Horse. The coolers, Brembos, and MagneRide matter more than the horsepower does. You want serious hardware without a V8: EcoBoost fastback with the RTR Package. The honest note on the Dark Horse: the gap from a GT is 20 horsepower, which is not what you are paying for. What separates them is the cooling, the brakes, the standard MagneRide, the TORSEN differential, and the chassis tuning. If you are never leaving the street, a GT with the Performance Package covers most of the same ground. Search Mustang 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. We will confirm the exhaust on any GT on the lot, so you know whether you are looking at a 480 or a 486. Mustang engine questions, answered How much horsepower does the 2026 Ford Mustang EcoBoost have? The 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder is rated at 315 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm, as published by Ford on 93-octane fuel. It is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a 3.15 limited-slip rear axle. Why do some 2026 Mustang GTs make 486 horsepower? The 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 is rated at 480 horsepower and 415 lb-ft in standard form, and at 486 horsepower and 418 lb-ft when equipped with the available active valve performance exhaust. The exhaust option changes the engine's published rating, which is unusual and often overlooked when comparing two GTs. What is the difference between the GT and Dark Horse engines? The GT uses the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 rated at 480 horsepower, or 486 with the active valve performance exhaust. The Dark Horse uses a modified Gen-4 5.0L Coyote V8 rated at 500 horsepower with a dual air intake box, dual throttle body, unique intake manifold, performance-enhanced calibration, and engine oil, transmission and differential coolers. Which 2026 Mustang engines offer a manual transmission? Only the V8 models. The GT and GT Premium come standard with an MT82-D4 6-speed manual with rev matching, and the Dark Horse comes standard with a TREMEC 6-speed manual. The 2.3L EcoBoost is offered with a 10-speed automatic only, and the automatic is available as an alternative on the V8 models. Does the 2026 Ford Mustang require premium fuel? Ford publishes all Mustang horsepower and torque ratings on 93-octane fuel and does not publish a regular-fuel figure. The 315, 480, 486, 500, and 795 horsepower ratings across the lineup are all premium-fuel numbers, so premium should be part of your running-cost expectation. What rear axle ratio does the 2026 Mustang use? It varies by engine, transmission, and package. The EcoBoost uses a 3.15 limited-slip axle, or a 3.55 Torsen with the RTR Package. The GT uses 3.55 with the manual and 3.15 with the automatic, with the GT Performance Package bringing a TORSEN differential at 3.73 manual or 3.55 automatic. The Dark Horse uses a 3.73 TORSEN with the manual and 3.55 TORSEN with the automatic. All Mustangs use a limited-slip differential. Keep researching the 2026 Mustang Once the engine is settled, the trim and the color are next. Our 2026 Mustang trims guide covers all five series and the packages that trip people up, and the colors guide has all ten with swatches and paint codes. The complete 2026 Ford Mustang buyer's guide pulls it together, and the Ford Mustang at Sneed Ford is the place to start on the model overall. Search Mustang 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 Mustang specifications and window stickers on our own inventory. Horsepower and torque ratings are as published by Ford on 93-octane fuel. Engine, transmission, axle, and package availability varies by series and changes through the model year. 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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.

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.

Used Mavericks are harder to find than used almost anything else, and they hold their value accordingly. When you do find one, the configuration matters far more than the mileage — two trucks with the same trim badge can differ by powertrain, drivetrain, and tow rating all at once. Here is how to shop one properly. Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer nationally 1,100+ Vehicles a year direct from Ford 2 or 4 Wheel drive options 30 yrs Family-owned in Gower, MO Where do the used Mavericks at Dennis Sneed Ford come from? Most come directly from Ford. Dennis Sneed Ford is a Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer nationally, purchasing 1,100+ late-model Ford and Lincoln vehicles straight from Ford each year. For a vehicle as hard to find used as the Maverick, that sourcing is the difference between having one and waiting for a trade-in to walk through the door. The Maverick has been supply-constrained since it launched, and used examples do not sit on lots. Most dealerships get them one at a time, when somebody trades one in. Remarketing is a different pipeline entirely — off-lease, factory, and program vehicles coming back through Ford and getting placed with dealers who buy at volume. That does not mean we always have one. It means when a used Maverick shows up here, it came through a channel most stores our size do not have access to. Should you buy a new or used Ford Maverick? Be honest with yourself about the math on this one. Maverick demand has been strong since launch and used examples hold value well, so the gap between a two-year-old truck and a new one built to your spec is often narrower than on other vehicles. Sometimes ordering new is the better answer. On most vehicles, used is the obvious value play. The Maverick is one of the exceptions. If you find a used one in the exact configuration you want, take a hard look at it. If you are looking at one that is close but not quite right — wrong drivetrain, no tow package, wrong powertrain for your commute — a factory order may serve you better, and we will say so. Search Used Inventory Search New Maverick Inventory Value Your Trade What should you check on a used Ford Maverick? Check the powertrain, the drivetrain, and whether it has the tow package, before you look at mileage. Those three choices change fuel economy by nearly 20 MPG, change payload by hundreds of pounds, and double or halve what the truck can pull. Trim badge alone tells you almost nothing. What to check Why it matters Hybrid or EcoBoost The single biggest difference in how the truck drives and what it costs to run Front-wheel or all-wheel drive Changes fuel economy, payload, and winter capability Tow package Determines whether it is rated for 2,000 lbs or 4,000 lbs Bed equipment Bedliner, tie-down rails, tonneau, and bed lighting vary widely Pro Power Onboard Bed and cab power outlets, included on some trims and packages only History report We provide free Autocheck and Carfax on our used inventory The tow package is the one people miss most often. Two Mavericks can look identical in a listing and be rated for double the trailer weight apart. Look for the trailer brake controller and the 7-pin connector alongside the 4-pin — that combination is the tell. The five-minute check that saves the trip: call and have us read you the window sticker on the specific truck. It lists the powertrain, drivetrain, packages, and original equipment in one place. On a vehicle this configuration-dependent, that is worth more than any amount of listing-photo study. Which used Maverick trim should you look for? For most buyers, an XLT. It carries the comfort and convenience equipment people notice daily without the price step of the top trims, and it is the volume trim, so used examples turn up more often than XL, Lobo, or Tremor. Best odds of finding one: XLT. It is the volume trim by a wide margin. Maximum fuel economy: a hybrid with front-wheel drive. You tow or haul regularly: look for the EcoBoost with the tow package. You drive gravel or want winter confidence: all-wheel drive, or a Tremor if you find one. You want comfort: Lariat, for the leather-look seats, dual-zone climate, and upgraded audio. One note on trim names: the Maverick lineup has changed since launch, and not every trim offered today existed in earlier model years. Match the badge to the model year in front of you rather than assuming a name means the same thing across the generation, and read the window sticker rather than the listing title. Our 2026 colors guide is a good example of why — several colors are new this year and were never offered on earlier trucks. What is a manufacturer buyback Maverick? A manufacturer buyback is a vehicle originally sold as new, repurchased by Ford because of a warranty concern, repaired by Ford, and released for resale. It may carry a branded title. It is not a salvage or rebuilt-title vehicle, and it was not in an accident, flooded, or declared a total loss by an insurer. Dennis Sneed Ford is one of a limited number of Ford dealers nationally that participates in this program. On a vehicle as hard to find used as the Maverick, it is worth understanding, because it occasionally puts one on the lot that would not otherwise be there. The part most people want to know A manufacturer buyback may carry a branded title. We say that plainly because it is the most important thing to understand before buying one, and it is why these are offered at a discount. We provide a free Autocheck and Carfax on every one so you can see the history yourself. The vehicle comes with the balance of the original factory warranty or a 12-month/12,000-mile warranty, whichever is longer. It is not right for every buyer. If you plan to trade in a few years, factor the branded title into that decision. If you plan to keep the truck, it can be a strong value. Full detail is on our manufacturer buyback program page, and we will walk you through any specific vehicle either way. Where can you see used Mavericks near Kansas City? At Dennis Sneed Ford in Gower, MO — 1046 S.W. Highway 169, about 45 minutes north of the Kansas City metro on US-169 and roughly 30 minutes south of St. Joseph. Call 816-409-1975 to check what is on the lot before you drive up. Roughly 60% of our business comes from the Kansas City metro — Liberty, Smithville, Kearney, Overland Park, Lees Summit, and the surrounding suburbs. Used Maverick availability changes constantly and they do not last, so a phone call beats a guess on this one more than on almost anything else we sell. THE SNEED DIFFERENCE 30 years. Family-owned. Sourced, not accumulated. 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. One of a limited number of Ford manufacturer buyback dealers nationally, with free Autocheck and Carfax provided. We will read you the window sticker on any Maverick on the lot before you spend a Saturday driving up. Used Ford Maverick questions, answered Does Dennis Sneed Ford have used Ford Mavericks for sale? Availability changes constantly, since used Mavericks are hard to find 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. What should I check before buying a used Ford Maverick? Check whether it is the hybrid or the EcoBoost, whether it has front-wheel or all-wheel drive, and whether it has the tow package, before you look at mileage. Those three choices change fuel economy substantially, change payload by hundreds of pounds, and determine whether the truck is rated for 2,000 or 4,000 lbs of towing. Confirm all of it on the window sticker rather than the listing title. Is a used Ford Maverick a good value? It depends on the specific truck. Maverick demand has been strong since launch and used examples hold their value well, so the gap between a used one and a new one built to your specification is often narrower than on other vehicles. If a used Maverick is in the exact configuration you want, it is worth a serious look. If it is close but not right, a factory order may serve you better. How can I tell if a used Maverick has the tow package? Look for a trailer brake controller and a 7-pin connector alongside the 4-pin connector. The 4K Tow Package adds both, along with upgraded cooling and a conventional spare tire, and raises the rating from 2,000 lbs to 4,000 lbs. The window sticker confirms it definitively. What is a manufacturer buyback Ford Maverick? It is a vehicle originally sold as new, repurchased by Ford because of a warranty concern, repaired by Ford, and released for resale. It may carry a branded title. It is not a salvage or rebuilt-title vehicle and was not in an accident, flood damaged, or declared a total loss by an insurance company. It comes with the balance of the original factory warranty or a 12-month/12,000-mile warranty, whichever is longer. 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 hours and directions. Keep researching the Maverick If you are weighing used against new, the 2026 Ford Maverick buyer's guide covers all five trims, both powertrains, and every EPA rating from 42 MPG city down to 21. The trims guide breaks down all five trims and the package restrictions, and the colors guide has all nine colors with swatches and paint codes. For the model overall, start at the Ford Maverick at Sneed Ford. Search Used Inventory Manufacturer Buyback Program 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 referenced are for the current model year and verified against Ford's published Maverick specifications; earlier model years differ in equipment, trim availability, and ratings. Used vehicle equipment, configuration, and availability vary by individual vehicle and change daily. Manufacturer buyback vehicle terms, warranty coverage, and title status vary by vehicle — confirm the specifics of any individual vehicle before purchase. Confirm exact equipment on any vehicle via its window sticker and history report.

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.

The 2026 Ford Maverick comes in nine exterior colors, and two of them are brand new this year. If you have been searching and finding conflicting lists, that is because early 2026 previews named a color that did not make it to production. Here is the actual lineup, with swatches, paint codes, and some honest guidance on which one to live with. What colors does the 2026 Ford Maverick come in? The 2026 Ford Maverick is offered in nine exterior colors: Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Light Blue, Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat, Oxford White, Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Shadow Black, Space White Metallic, and Velocity Blue. Light Blue and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat are new for 2026. Light Blue NEW Paint code CW Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat NEW Paint code NL Velocity Blue Paint code E7 Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat Paint code G4 Carbonized Gray Metallic Paint code M7 Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Paint code RR Shadow Black Paint code G1 Space White Metallic Paint code A3 Oxford White Paint code YZ About these swatches Screen swatches are approximations, not paint matches. Metallic and tri-coat finishes in particular change substantially with light and angle, and no flat color chip can show that. Use these to narrow the list, then come look at the real thing before you commit — especially on Azure Gray and Orange Fury. What are the new 2026 Ford Maverick colors? Two colors are new for 2026: Light Blue, a soft powder-blue solid, and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat, a vivid metallic orange. Some early 2026 previews listed a color called Marsh Gray, but it is not part of the production 2026 Maverick color lineup. Light Blue is the interesting one. It is a genuine light blue rather than a blue-leaning gray, and it is unusual in a segment where most trucks arrive in white, black, or one of four grays. If you have been searching for a light blue or baby blue Maverick and coming up empty on older listings, that is because this is its first year. On Marsh Gray: if you have seen it on a color chart, that chart is out of date. Marsh Gray was named in early previews and did not reach the 2026 production lineup. The nine colors above are what you can actually order. What blue colors does the Ford Maverick come in? The 2026 Maverick offers Light Blue, a soft light powder blue, and Velocity Blue, a brighter medium blue. Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat is a third option worth knowing about — it is officially a gray, but it reads distinctly blue in most light and is frequently listed as a blue vehicle. This is the single most common point of confusion on Maverick colors, and it is worth a minute. Three colors in this lineup can reasonably be described as blue, and only two of them are named that way. Color What it actually looks like Light Blue (CW) Soft, pale, non-metallic. The lightest blue Ford offers here. New for 2026. Velocity Blue (E7) Brighter and more saturated. The blue most people picture on a Ford. Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat (G4) Named a gray, but with a strong blue cast. Listing sites often categorize it as blue. If you are shopping listings and searching for a blue Maverick, search all three. And if you are looking at a used listing that just says "blue," check the paint code on the door jamb sticker rather than trusting the description — that is where Azure Gray gets miscategorized most often. Is every color available on every Maverick trim? No. Color availability varies by trim, and not every one of the nine is offered across XL, XLT, Lobo, Lariat, and Tremor. The Lobo in particular has a narrower palette than the rest of the lineup because of its black roof and unique styling treatment. We are not going to publish a trim-by-trim grid here, because color availability shifts through the model year as Ford adjusts production, and a chart that is right in August can be wrong by November. A grid that looks authoritative and is quietly out of date is worse than no grid at all. What actually works: tell us the color and trim you want and we will confirm whether that combination can be ordered right now, or find it in inbound inventory. Call 816-409-1975 and we will check it while you are on the phone. Which Maverick color should you choose? Practically speaking: light colors hide dust and pollen, which matters on gravel roads in northwest Missouri. Dark colors show everything but look sharpest clean. Metallic and tri-coat finishes cost more to repair after a scrape than solid colors do. You drive gravel roads regularly: Oxford White, Space White Metallic, or Light Blue. Dust does not read on them the way it does on Shadow Black. You want it to look new for years: the grays. Carbonized Gray Metallic in particular hides both dust and light swirl marks better than almost anything else here. You want to be seen: Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat. Nothing else in the segment looks like it. You want the classic look: Velocity Blue or Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. You park outside all summer: lighter colors stay noticeably cooler inside. You want something nobody else has: Light Blue, at least for this model year. One thing worth thinking through if you plan to keep the truck a long time: tri-coat finishes involve an extra layer, which makes body shop color matching more involved after a scrape. That is not a reason to avoid Orange Fury or Azure Gray, but it is worth knowing before you pick. Search Maverick Inventory Value Your Trade Call 816-409-1975 THE SNEED DIFFERENCE We will tell you what is actually orderable 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 — if the color and trim you want is not on the ground, we can order it built to spec. 2026 Ford Maverick color questions, answered What colors does the 2026 Ford Maverick come in? Nine: Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Light Blue, Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat, Oxford White, Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Shadow Black, Space White Metallic, and Velocity Blue. Light Blue and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat are new for the 2026 model year. What are the new colors on the 2026 Ford Maverick? Light Blue, a soft powder-blue solid, and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat, a vivid metallic orange. Both are new for 2026. Marsh Gray appeared in some early 2026 previews but is not part of the production color lineup. Does the Ford Maverick come in blue? Yes, in two blues for 2026: Light Blue, a pale non-metallic powder blue that is new this year, and Velocity Blue, a brighter and more saturated medium blue. Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat is officially a gray but reads strongly blue and is often listed as a blue vehicle, so it is worth including in a search. Is Light Blue available on every Maverick trim? No. Color availability varies by trim across XL, XLT, Lobo, Lariat, and Tremor, and it can shift through the model year as production changes. The Lobo has a narrower palette than the other trims. Call 816-409-1975 and we will confirm whether a specific color and trim combination is orderable right now. What is the paint code for Light Blue on the Ford Maverick? Light Blue carries paint code CW on the 2026 Ford Maverick. Paint codes for the rest of the lineup are G4 for Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat, M7 for Carbonized Gray Metallic, NL for Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat, YZ for Oxford White, RR for Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, G1 for Shadow Black, A3 for Space White Metallic, and E7 for Velocity Blue. The code is printed on the door jamb sticker of any specific vehicle. Which Maverick color hides dirt best? The grays, particularly Carbonized Gray Metallic, hide both road dust and light swirl marks better than the rest of the lineup. Oxford White and Space White Metallic also hide dust well, which matters on gravel roads. Shadow Black looks sharpest when clean but shows dust, pollen, and water spots most readily. Keep researching the 2026 Maverick Once you have the color settled, the bigger decision is the powertrain. Our 2026 Ford Maverick buyer's guide covers all five trims, both engines, and every EPA rating from 42 MPG city down to 21. 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. Color names and paint codes verified against Ford's published 2026 Maverick information. Swatches shown are approximate screen representations and are not accurate paint matches; metallic and tri-coat finishes vary considerably with light and viewing angle. Color availability varies by trim and changes through the model year. Confirm the exact paint code on any specific vehicle via its door jamb sticker.

Quick Answer The Ford Fathom is an all-new midsize electric pickup truck announced by Ford on August 6, 2026, with a starting MSRP of $28,350 plus a $1,595 destination and delivery charge — $29,945 all in, which makes it the least expensive electric vehicle Ford sells. It is the first vehicle built on Ford's new Universal EV Platform at the Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky. Pre-orders are expected to open in early 2027 with customer deliveries later that year. Range, power, and towing figures have not been announced. Call Dennis Sneed Ford in Gower MO at 816-409-1975 to get on our Fathom interest list. Get on Our Fathom List · 816-409-1975 Shop New Ford Trucks Contact Sneed Ford Ford has been teasing an affordable electric pickup for two years, and on August 6, 2026 the truck finally got a name: the Ford Fathom. It is a midsize electric truck aimed at a price point no electric pickup has reached before, and for buyers across the Kansas City metro and St. Joseph who have wanted to go electric without paying luxury-truck money, it is the most interesting Ford announcement in years. Ford has not shown the finished truck yet, and a lot of the specs truck buyers care about are still to come. But there is real information on the table. Here are 5 things you need to know about the Ford Fathom EV, plus an honest list of what Ford has not told us. In this article What is the Ford Fathom? How much does the Ford Fathom cost? How much space is in the Ford Fathom? What technology and features will it have? What does Fathom mean? What Ford has not revealed yet When can you order one? Getting on the list near Kansas City Frequently asked questions 1. What Is the Ford Fathom? The Ford Fathom is an all-electric midsize pickup truck announced on August 6, 2026. It is the first vehicle built on Ford's new Universal EV Platform, and it is expected to arrive as a 2028 model year truck. This is Ford's second all-electric pickup after the F-150 Lightning, and it is a completely different play. The Lightning is a full-size truck built on a full-size truck's bones. The Fathom was designed from a blank sheet as an electric vehicle, on an architecture Ford built specifically to make affordable EVs profitable. That architecture is the Universal EV Platform, and it is the whole story behind the price. Ford designed it from the ground up for electric vehicles rather than adapting a gas platform, which allows for smarter packaging, better use of interior space, and a simplified manufacturing process that assembles the front, center, and rear sections separately before joining them. Ford is building the Fathom at its Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky, backed by roughly $5 billion invested across Louisville and BlueOval Battery Park in Michigan. Ford also broke from its own naming habits here. Instead of an alphanumeric badge, the company chose a real name — more on why in section five. 2. How Much Does the Ford Fathom Cost? The Ford Fathom has a starting MSRP of $28,350 with a standard-range battery. Ford's destination and delivery charge of $1,595 brings the total to $29,945, making the Fathom the least expensive electric vehicle in Ford's lineup. This is the headline, and it is worth sitting with for a second. Electric trucks have been a category for people who could afford a $60,000 to $90,000 vehicle. The Fathom lands under $30,000 all in — right in the neighborhood of a gas-powered Maverick, and well under what most people expect to pay for a new truck of any kind. Ford CEO Jim Farley has called the Universal EV Platform Ford's "Model T moment," noting the $30,000 target is roughly what a Model T cost adjusted for inflation. One important caveat: the $28,350 figure reflects the standard-range battery pack. Ford has not announced pricing for any other battery configuration, trim level, or option package, because it has not announced that those exist yet. Treat the starting price as exactly that — a starting point on a truck that is still more than a year from delivery. 3. How Much Space Is in the Ford Fathom? Ford has not released dimensions for the Fathom, but it is expected to be roughly the size of a Ford Maverick and Ford projects it will offer more passenger volume than a Toyota RAV4, which is rated at 98.9 cubic feet. It seats five and will have both a truck bed and a front trunk. For context on what that comparison means: the RAV4 is one of the best-selling compact SUVs in America precisely because people find it roomy enough for a family. Ford projecting more passenger volume than that, in a vehicle with a pickup bed on the back, is a meaningful claim about how the Universal EV Platform packages space. That is the advantage of designing around a battery instead of around an engine and transmission tunnel. Without a driveline running the length of the vehicle, the cabin floor and the storage layout can be arranged differently. The front trunk is a direct product of the same thing — no engine up front means usable, lockable, weatherproof storage where the engine bay used to be. Exact interior and exterior dimensions, bed length, and frunk volume have not been published. If a specific bed length is a make-or-break for how you use a truck, that is worth waiting on. 4. What Technology and Features Will the Ford Fathom Have? Ford has confirmed a large high-resolution touchscreen with navigation powered by Apple Maps, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Ford Digital Key, Ford app remote control, bidirectional power capability, and next-generation BlueCruise hands-free driving capability. For a truck at this price, that list is unusually complete. A few pieces worth calling out: Bidirectional power. The same capability that lets an F-150 Lightning run tools on a job site or back up a house during an outage. In northwest Missouri, where ice storms take lines down most winters, that is a genuinely practical feature rather than a spec-sheet novelty. Next-generation BlueCruise capability. Ford's hands-free highway driving system. Note the word capability — Ford has indicated the hardware is included, and BlueCruise has historically required a separate subscription to activate. Apple Maps navigation built in. A first for Ford, and a notable shift from the usual embedded-navigation approach. Digital Key and Ford app remote control. Phone-as-key, plus remote start, lock, and charge monitoring. What has not been detailed: charging speeds, charge port standard, battery chemistry beyond the standard-range designation, or which of these features are standard on every version versus available on higher configurations. 5. What Does Fathom Mean? A fathom is the traditional nautical unit for measuring water depth, equal to six feet, originally defined by the span of a person's outstretched arms. Ford chose the name to signal depth of understanding of the buyer and an expansive, welcoming interior. This is the question people are actually typing into Google, so it is worth answering properly. Ford's own explanation is that the name came from wanting to capture a mindset rather than a spec — that real depth comes from deeply understanding how a customer lives, and that the classic measure of open arms suited a truck built around an expansive interior and technology that adapts on the fly. Ford has said the Fathom buyer's motivations look a little different from the traditional truck customer's, which is a fair description of who a sub-$30,000 electric pickup is actually for. This is not a replacement for an F-250 pulling a gooseneck. It is a truck for somebody who wants truck utility without truck running costs. What Ford Has Not Revealed Yet The August 2026 announcement covered the name, price, platform, and a partial feature list. Ford has not released range, horsepower, torque, towing capacity, payload capacity, dimensions, trim levels, or the truck's finished design. We would rather tell you what is missing than fill the gaps with guesses. As of this writing, Ford has not confirmed: Driving range — no EPA-estimated figure has been announced for any battery configuration Power and torque — no horsepower or torque ratings released Towing and payload — no capacities published, and for a lot of truck buyers this is the number that decides it Exterior and interior design — Ford has not shown the finished truck Trim levels, options, and packages Exact dimensions — bed length, cab configuration, and cargo volumes Ford has said full specifications are coming as the Fathom gets closer to launch. We will update this page as official information is released. When Can You Order a Ford Fathom? Ford expects to open pre-orders in early 2027, with customer deliveries beginning later in 2027. That timeline leaves room to plan, and there is a real advantage to raising your hand early. An affordable electric truck with this much attention on it is going to draw a long line the moment ordering opens. Getting on a dealership interest list ahead of that means somebody calls you when ordering information lands instead of you finding out after the first allocation is spoken for. There is no cost and no obligation to being on our list. We take your name, what you are looking for, and how to reach you. Call 816-409-1975 to Join the List Contact Us Online Where Can Kansas City Area Buyers Get on the Fathom List? Dennis Sneed Ford in Gower, MO is taking Fathom interest list requests now at 816-409-1975. We are about 45 minutes north of the Kansas City metro on US-169 and roughly 30 minutes south of St. Joseph. Buyers from Kansas City, Overland Park, Liberty, Smithville, Lees Summit, and Leavenworth already drive past several larger stores to do business with us, and the reason is structural rather than promotional. We are a Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer nationally, purchasing more than 1,100 late-model Ford and Lincoln units a year directly from Ford, and we have been family-owned in Gower for 30 years. Small-town overhead, big-dealer sourcing. The Sneed Difference Why metro buyers make the drive to Gower Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer nationally — 1,100+ late-model Ford and Lincoln units purchased directly from Ford each year Ford Credit Partners in Quality — one of roughly 111 dealers nationally recognized for customer satisfaction and loyalty 30 years family-owned — the Sneed name is on the building and on the deal No-pressure process — a lot of our customers show up after shopping the metro stores first Kansas City, Overland Park, Liberty, Smithville, Lees Summit, Leavenworth, St. Joseph While you wait on the Fathom Shopping a truck you can actually buy today? Our complete 2026 Ford F-150 buyer's guide walks through every trim, engine, and towing configuration with verified specs. Want the year-agnostic overview instead? Start with the Ford F-150 at Sneed Ford. Weighing the drive from the metro? We wrote about why Kansas City truck buyers make the 45-minute trip to Gower. Frequently Asked Questions About the Ford Fathom How much does the Ford Fathom cost? The Ford Fathom has a starting MSRP of $28,350 with a standard-range battery. Adding Ford's $1,595 destination and delivery charge brings the total to $29,945, which makes it the least expensive electric vehicle Ford sells. Pricing for other configurations has not been announced. What is the Ford Fathom's driving range? Ford has not announced an EPA-estimated driving range for the Fathom. The August 6, 2026 announcement covered the name, price, and platform, with full specifications expected closer to launch. When can I order a Ford Fathom? Ford expects pre-orders to open in early 2027, with customer deliveries beginning later in 2027. Dennis Sneed Ford in Gower, MO is taking interest list requests now at 816-409-1975. How big is the Ford Fathom? Ford describes the Fathom as a midsize pickup and it is expected to be roughly the size of a Ford Maverick. Ford projects more passenger volume than a Toyota RAV4, which is rated at 98.9 cubic feet. Exact dimensions and bed length have not been published. How much can the Ford Fathom tow? Ford has not announced towing or payload capacities for the Fathom. If towing capacity is the deciding factor for your next truck, a current F-150 has published, verified numbers today — our 2026 F-150 buyer's guide covers how to configure for maximum tow. Where will the Ford Fathom be built? Ford is building the Fathom at its Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky using a new manufacturing process that assembles the front, center, and rear sections separately before joining them. Is the Ford Fathom bigger than the Maverick? Ford has not released dimensions, so a direct comparison is not possible yet. Reporting around the announcement expects the Fathom to be about the same size as the Maverick, and Ford has described it as a midsize pickup. Can I get on a Ford Fathom list at a dealer near Kansas City? Yes. Dennis Sneed Ford at 1046 S.W. Highway 169 in Gower, MO is roughly 45 minutes north of the Kansas City metro on US-169 and is taking Fathom interest list requests at 816-409-1975. There is no cost or obligation. Get on Our Fathom List · 816-409-1975 Shop New Ford Trucks Contact Sneed Ford Written by Carey Sneed — Dennis Sneed Ford, Gower, MO 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 → Information based on Ford Motor Company's announcement of the Ford Fathom on August 6, 2026. Starting MSRP of $28,350 excludes destination and delivery charges, taxes, title, and fees. Model year, dimensions, and size comparisons are expectations based on available reporting and are not confirmed by Ford. Pricing, specifications, availability, and timing are announced by Ford and are subject to change. Full specifications, range, and design had not been released as of this writing. See your dealer and Ford.com for the most current information.

Shopping a used Bronco is different from shopping most used SUVs. The configuration matters more than the mileage, trim names have moved around across the generation, and where the vehicle came from tells you more than the odometer does. Here is how to shop one properly, and why our used Bronco selection runs deeper than it should for a dealership in a town of 1,500 people. Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer nationally 1,100+ Vehicles a year direct from Ford 2021+ Current Bronco generation 30 yrs Family-owned in Gower, MO Where do the used Broncos at Dennis Sneed Ford come from? Most come directly from Ford. Dennis Sneed Ford is a Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer nationally, purchasing 1,100+ late-model Ford and Lincoln vehicles straight from Ford each year. That is why late-model used Broncos rotate through our lot regularly instead of appearing once in a while, and why the selection spans trims and model years rather than whatever happened to be traded in. Remarketing is how off-lease, factory, and program vehicles come back through Ford and get placed with dealers. Being among the top five in the country for it means our used inventory is sourced rather than accumulated. For a vehicle like the Bronco, where two examples wearing the same badge can be genuinely different trucks, that sourcing depth is the difference between finding the configuration you actually want and settling for the one on the lot. It is also why we regularly have used Raptors, which is not something most stores our size can say. Should you buy a new or used Ford Bronco? Buy used if you want a specific configuration that is no longer offered, or if you are comfortable with a two-to-four-year-old vehicle. Buy new if you want the current model year's updates, full factory warranty, or the ability to factory-order an exact build. The Bronco holds its value well, so the gap is often narrower than buyers expect. The honest version: on a lot of vehicles, used is the obvious value play. The Bronco is not always one of them, because demand has stayed strong since the nameplate returned. Sometimes a new Bronco built to your spec makes more sense than a used one that is close but not right. We would rather walk you through both than push you toward whichever one we happen to have. Search Used Inventory Search New Bronco Inventory Value Your Trade What is a manufacturer buyback Bronco? A manufacturer buyback is a vehicle that was originally sold as new, then repurchased by Ford because of a warranty concern, repaired by Ford, and released for resale. It may carry a branded title. It is not a salvage or rebuilt-title vehicle, and it was not in an accident, flooded, or declared a total loss by an insurer. Dennis Sneed Ford is one of a limited number of Ford dealers nationally that participates in this program, sometimes called the Lemon Law Program. Because so few dealers offer these vehicles, most shoppers have never had one explained to them properly, and a lot of what gets said about them is wrong. The part most people want to know A manufacturer buyback may carry a branded title. We say that plainly because it is the single most important thing to understand before you buy one. It is also why these vehicles are offered at a discount, and why we provide a free Autocheck and Carfax on every one so you can see the history yourself before you decide. What you get in return: the vehicle comes with the balance of the original factory warranty or a 12-month/12,000-mile warranty, whichever is longer. Ford completes the necessary repairs before the vehicle is cleared for resale, and any vehicle that cannot be brought up to standard is not sold to the public at all. It is not the right answer for every buyer. If you plan to trade in three years, factor the branded title into that math. If you plan to keep the vehicle and want more Bronco than you would otherwise be looking at, it can be a very good answer. Full detail is on our manufacturer buyback program page, and we will talk you through the specific vehicle either way. Which used Bronco trim should you look for? For most buyers, Big Bend or Outer Banks. Big Bend is the everyday configuration with the four-cylinder and a manual available; Outer Banks adds the automatic as standard, an available V6, and heated leather-trimmed seats. Step up to Badlands only if you actually run difficult trails. One thing that trips up used Bronco shoppers: the trim lineup has shifted across the generation. Names that appear as standalone trims on earlier model years show up differently on the 2026, and vice versa. Match the badge to the model year in front of you rather than assuming a name means the same thing across every year, and check the window sticker rather than the listing title. If you want Look for The everyday Bronco, manual available Big Bend Comfort, automatic, available V6 Outer Banks Locking differentials and trail hardware Badlands Retro styling Heritage The performance flagship Raptor Our 2026 Bronco trims guide walks through all seven current models in detail, and most of that logic carries backward. If you have narrowed it to the two most cross-shopped trims, the Big Bend vs Outer Banks comparison covers that decision feature by feature. What should you check on a used Bronco? Check the roof type, the tire and off-road package, the transmission, and the engine before anything else. Those four choices change how the vehicle drives, how much it holds, and what it is worth far more than a few thousand miles of odometer difference will. Roof configuration. Soft top, hard top, or dual top. This changes cargo volume, cabin noise, and what it costs to replace later. On the 2026, cargo runs 38.3 / 83.0 cu ft with a soft top and 35.6 / 77.6 with a hard top — a real difference, and one that carries a similar pattern across the generation. Off-road tire package. A Bronco fitted with 35-inch Sasquatch tires rides differently, sits higher, and returns different fuel economy than one without. Confirm what is actually on the vehicle rather than what the trim name implies. Transmission. The Bronco is one of very few new SUVs still sold with a real manual gearbox, so used examples come both ways. Know which one you are looking at before you drive up. Engine. The four-cylinder and the V6 are both good engines with different characters. The V6 carries substantially more torque. Two-door or four-door. They are meaningfully different vehicles in wheelbase, rear seat access, and cargo room. History report. We provide free Autocheck and Carfax on our used inventory, and on manufacturer buyback vehicles specifically. The one that catches people: two Broncos listed at the same trim and similar mileage can differ by roof, tires, transmission, and engine all at once. Call and have us read you the window sticker before you make the drive. It takes five minutes and it is the whole ballgame on this vehicle. Where can you see used Broncos near Kansas City? At Dennis Sneed Ford in Gower, MO — 1046 S.W. Highway 169, about 45 minutes north of the Kansas City metro on US-169 and roughly 30 minutes south of St. Joseph. Call 816-409-1975 to confirm what is on the lot before you drive up. Roughly 60% of our business comes from the Kansas City metro — Liberty, Smithville, Kearney, Overland Park, Lees Summit, and the surrounding suburbs. Used Bronco inventory turns over quickly here, so the selection on any given day is worth a phone call rather than a guess. More on why metro buyers make the drive to Gower. THE SNEED DIFFERENCE 30 years. Family-owned. Sourced, not accumulated. 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. One of a limited number of Ford manufacturer buyback dealers nationally, with free Autocheck and Carfax provided. We will read you the window sticker on any Bronco on the lot, used or new, before you spend a Saturday driving up. Used Ford Bronco questions, answered Does Dennis Sneed Ford have used Ford Broncos for sale? Yes, and typically more than a dealership our size would otherwise carry. As a Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer nationally we purchase 1,100+ late-model Ford and Lincoln vehicles directly from Ford each year, so late-model used Broncos rotate through regularly across trims and model years, including Raptors. Call 816-409-1975 to confirm current inventory. What is a manufacturer buyback Ford Bronco? It is a vehicle originally sold as new, repurchased by Ford because of a warranty concern, repaired by Ford, and released for resale. It may carry a branded title. It is not a salvage or rebuilt-title vehicle and was not in an accident, flood damaged, or declared a total loss by an insurance company. It comes with the balance of the original factory warranty or a 12-month/12,000-mile warranty, whichever is longer. Is a manufacturer buyback Bronco a good idea? It depends on how long you plan to keep it. Because a buyback may carry a branded title, it is offered at a discount, and that discount also follows the vehicle when you go to sell or trade it. If you plan to keep the vehicle, it can be a strong value. If you plan to trade in a few years, factor the branded title into the decision. We provide free Autocheck and Carfax on these vehicles so you can evaluate the specific history yourself. What should I check before buying a used Ford Bronco? Roof type, off-road tire package, transmission, and engine, before mileage. Those four choices change how the vehicle drives, how much cargo it holds, and what it is worth. Two Broncos with the same trim badge and similar mileage can differ on all four, so confirm the actual configuration on the window sticker rather than relying on the listing title. Which used Ford Bronco trim is best? For most buyers, the Big Bend or the Outer Banks. Big Bend is the everyday configuration with the four-cylinder and an available manual transmission; Outer Banks makes the automatic standard, offers the V6, and adds heated leather-trimmed seats. Choose the Badlands if you genuinely run difficult trails, since it adds locking differentials and a disconnecting front stabilizer bar. 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 hours and directions. Keep researching the Bronco If you are weighing a used Bronco against a new one, the 2026 Ford Bronco buyer's guide covers every current trim, engine, and package. The trims guide breaks down all seven models, the Big Bend vs Outer Banks comparison settles the most common decision, and if you are cross-shopping outside the brand, our Bronco vs Jeep Wrangler comparison lays out both sides. For the model overall, start at the Ford Bronco at Sneed Ford. Search Used Inventory Manufacturer Buyback Program 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. Cargo figures shown are for the 2026 four-door Bronco and are verified against Ford's published Bronco specifications and window stickers on our own inventory; earlier model years and two-door configurations differ. Used vehicle equipment, configuration, and availability vary by individual vehicle and change daily. Manufacturer buyback vehicle terms, warranty coverage, and title status vary by vehicle — confirm the specifics of any individual vehicle before purchase. Confirm exact equipment on any vehicle via its window sticker and history report.

Bronco versus Wrangler is the comparison every off-road SUV shopper ends up making. Most pages that tackle it line up two spec sheets and declare a winner, which sounds authoritative and quietly compares a Rubicon on 35-inch tires against a Raptor. This one compares the trims people actually cross-shop, scopes every figure to the model it came from, and gives you the numbers straight. Is the Ford Bronco or Jeep Wrangler better? Neither wins outright. The four-door Wrangler tows more — 5,000 lbs against the Bronco's 3,500 — and carries a slightly larger fuel tank. The Bronco offers more cargo room in every roof configuration and substantially more torque from its available V6. Both are body-on-frame, both have removable doors and roof, and both are gas-only for 2026. They are far closer than brand loyalty suggests. The four-door Bronco measures 189.4 inches long on a 116.1-inch wheelbase; the four-door Wrangler is 188.4 inches on a 118.4-inch wheelbase. Both seat five. Both come standard with four-wheel drive, both offer a manual transmission, and both let you take the top and doors off. The differences that matter are narrower and more specific than the internet argument implies. How do the Bronco and Wrangler engines compare? The Bronco's 2.3L EcoBoost makes 275 hp and 315 lb-ft on regular fuel against the Wrangler's 2.0L Turbo at 270 hp and 295 lb-ft. The gap widens at the V6 level: the Bronco's 2.7L EcoBoost makes 315 hp and 410 lb-ft on regular, while the Wrangler's 3.6L Pentastar makes 285 hp and 260 lb-ft. Engine Horsepower Torque Bronco 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 275 hp regular / 300 hp premium 315 lb-ft regular / 325 lb-ft premium Wrangler 2.0L Turbo I-4 270 hp 295 lb-ft Bronco 2.7L EcoBoost V6 315 hp regular / 330 hp premium 410 lb-ft regular / 415 lb-ft premium Wrangler 3.6L Pentastar V6 285 hp 260 lb-ft The torque figure is the one worth sitting with. On regular fuel, the Bronco's 2.7L V6 makes 410 lb-ft against the Wrangler 3.6L's 260 — a 150 lb-ft difference. Torque is what you feel pulling away from a stop, climbing a grade, or crawling over an obstacle, and that is not a small gap. One note on how to read these fairly. Ford publishes two ratings for each Bronco engine, one on regular fuel and one on premium, and the figures above use the regular-fuel numbers for a like-for-like comparison. Jeep publishes a single rating per engine and states that both the 2.0L Turbo and the 3.6L V6 meet emissions requirements and deliver efficiency on 87-octane regular, while noting the 2.0L achieves optimal performance on 91-octane or higher. Which tows more, the Bronco or the Wrangler? A properly equipped four-door Wrangler is rated to tow up to 5,000 lbs, against up to 3,500 lbs for the Bronco with the Class II Trailer Tow Package. The comparison reverses on two-door models, where the Wrangler is rated at 2,000 lbs and the Bronco holds its 3,500 lb rating. Straight answer on towing The four-door Wrangler carries the higher rating, and it is worth knowing that up front. But if you tow more than 3,500 lbs on any regular basis, neither of these is really built for the job. That is a conversation about a truck like the F-150 or a three-row SUV like the Explorer, and we are happy to help you weigh it. The Bronco is engineered around off-road capability and open-air driving rather than maximum trailer weight. Worth knowing that the advantage is body-style specific. The two-door Wrangler tows 2,000 lbs, so if you want a two-door and you tow, the Bronco is the stronger choice. The Wrangler also carries a slightly larger tank at 21.5 gallons on the four-door versus the Bronco's 20.8. Which has more cargo space? The Bronco, in every configuration. The four-door Wrangler offers 31.7 cu ft behind the second row and 72.4 with it folded. The four-door Bronco offers 35.6 / 77.6 cu ft with the hard top and 38.3 / 83.0 with the soft top. Four-door cargo volume Behind rear seat Rear seat folded Bronco, soft top 38.3 cu ft 83.0 cu ft Bronco, hard top 35.6 cu ft 77.6 cu ft Wrangler, four-door 31.7 cu ft 72.4 cu ft Bronco cargo volume changes with roof type, which is why we list both rather than quoting the bigger number and leaving it there. Even the Bronco's smaller hard-top figure comes in ahead of the Wrangler on both measurements. How does off-road capability compare? Very closely at the trims built for it. The Bronco Badlands runs 10.5 inches of ground clearance against 10.8 inches for the Wrangler Rubicon — a difference of three tenths of an inch. Both offer locking differentials, a disconnecting front stabilizer bar, and dedicated off-road suspension. You will see much larger Wrangler clearance figures quoted, most often 12.9 inches. That number belongs to a Rubicon fitted with the available 35-inch tire package, not to the Wrangler lineup generally. The Bronco has the same kind of figure — 13.1 inches on the Raptor, and 11.5 to 11.6 on any trim with 35-inch Sasquatch tires. Comparing one brand's maximum against another's standard configuration is how most comparison pages go wrong. The honest read: at the capability trims, these two are close enough that ground clearance should not decide it. Drive both. The steering feel, the ride on pavement, and how the tops come off will tell you more than three tenths of an inch will. Which Bronco and Wrangler trims should you actually cross-shop? Match by role, not by badge. The Bronco Big Bend lines up against the Wrangler Sport S, the Outer Banks against the Sahara, and the Badlands against the Rubicon. Comparing a Bronco Raptor to a Wrangler Moab 392 is entertaining but describes almost nobody's actual shopping list. If you are looking at Cross-shop What they share Bronco Big Bend Wrangler Sport S The everyday trim; manual available on both Bronco Outer Banks Wrangler Sahara The comfort-leaning trim; automatic standard Bronco Badlands Wrangler Rubicon Locking differentials and off-road suspension The 2026 Wrangler lineup runs Sport, Sport S, Willys, Sahara, Rubicon, Rubicon X, and Moab 392, with the Sahara and Moab 392 offered only as four-doors. The Bronco lineup runs Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands, Heritage Edition, Stroppe Edition, and Raptor. Seven models each. Can you still get a manual transmission? Both offer one, with different rules. The Bronco's 7-speed manual is standard on the Base, Big Bend, Badlands, and Heritage Edition. The Wrangler's 6-speed manual is available only with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 — choose the 2.0L Turbo and you are in an 8-speed automatic. This matters more than it sounds. On the Wrangler, wanting a manual means committing to the V6, which is the lower-torque engine of the two. On the Bronco, the manual comes attached to the 2.3L across four different trims, including the trail-focused Badlands. Does the 2026 Wrangler still offer a plug-in hybrid? No. The 4xe plug-in hybrid is not part of the 2026 Wrangler lineup, which is gas-only across all seven trims. The Bronco has no plug-in hybrid either, so for 2026 the two are at parity on electrification. If you have been researching the Wrangler for a while you may have seen 4xe figures and assumed it carried into 2026. It did not. Worth knowing before you go looking for one, and worth knowing that some spec pages still list it. Should you buy the Bronco or the Wrangler? The Bronco is the stronger choice if you want more cargo room in any roof configuration, substantially more torque from the available V6, or a manual transmission without stepping down to the lower-torque engine. If towing well above 3,500 lbs is a firm requirement, an F-150 or an Explorer suits that job better than either of these. You tow a camper or a loaded trailer: ask us about an F-150 or an Explorer instead — both are built for it. You want a two-door and you tow: Bronco, by 1,500 lbs. You haul gear, dogs, or kids' equipment: Bronco, by 5 to 11 cu ft depending on roof. You want the strongest engine: Bronco 2.7L V6, at 410 lb-ft on regular fuel. You want a manual: both offer one, but only the Bronco pairs it with more than one trim family. You run difficult trails: Badlands or Rubicon — genuinely close, so drive both. Search Bronco Inventory Value Your Trade Call 816-409-1975 THE SNEED DIFFERENCE We will tell you when the other one is the better fit 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 — we purchase 1,100+ late-model Ford and Lincoln vehicles directly from Ford each year. Ford Credit Partners in Quality — one of roughly 111 dealers nationally recognized for customer satisfaction and loyalty. We will read you the window sticker on any Bronco on the lot, so you are comparing real configurations rather than best-case brochure numbers. Bronco vs Wrangler questions, answered Does the Ford Bronco or Jeep Wrangler tow more? A properly equipped four-door Jeep Wrangler is rated at up to 5,000 lbs, against up to 3,500 lbs for the Ford Bronco with the Class II Trailer Tow Package. The comparison reverses on two-door models, where the Wrangler is rated at 2,000 lbs. If you regularly tow more than 3,500 lbs, a Ford F-150 or Explorer is better suited to that job than either vehicle. Which has more cargo space, the Bronco or the Wrangler? The Ford Bronco. The four-door Wrangler offers 31.7 cu ft behind the second row and 72.4 cu ft with it folded. The four-door Bronco offers 35.6 / 77.6 cu ft with a hard top and 38.3 / 83.0 cu ft with a soft top, so it leads in either roof configuration. Which is more powerful, the Bronco or the Wrangler? The Bronco, at both engine levels. On regular fuel the Bronco's 2.3L EcoBoost makes 275 hp and 315 lb-ft against the Wrangler 2.0L Turbo's 270 hp and 295 lb-ft. The Bronco's 2.7L EcoBoost V6 makes 315 hp and 410 lb-ft on regular fuel, while the Wrangler's 3.6L Pentastar V6 makes 285 hp and 260 lb-ft. Does the Bronco Badlands or Wrangler Rubicon have more ground clearance? The Wrangler Rubicon, by three tenths of an inch: 10.8 inches against 10.5 for the Bronco Badlands. Larger figures quoted for either vehicle, such as 12.9 inches for the Wrangler or 13.1 for the Bronco Raptor, refer to specific trims or optional 35-inch tire packages rather than the lineup generally. Do the Bronco and Wrangler both offer a manual transmission? Yes, with different restrictions. The Bronco's 7-speed manual is standard on the Base, Big Bend, Badlands, and Heritage Edition. The Wrangler's 6-speed manual is available only in combination with the 3.6L Pentastar V6; the 2.0L Turbo is paired exclusively with an 8-speed automatic. Is there a 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid? No. The 4xe plug-in hybrid is not part of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler lineup, which is gas-only. The Ford Bronco does not offer a plug-in hybrid either, so the two are at parity on electrification for the 2026 model year. Keep researching the 2026 Bronco Once you have settled on the Bronco, the next question is which one. Our 2026 Bronco trims guide covers all seven models, and the Big Bend vs Outer Banks comparison settles the most common decision. The full 2026 Ford Bronco buyer's guide has every trim, engine, and package in one place, and if you are shopping from the metro, here is what the drive to Gower buys you. Search Bronco 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. Ford specifications verified against Ford's published Bronco specifications and Ford window stickers on our own inventory. Jeep Wrangler specifications are drawn from Jeep and Stellantis published materials. Bronco figures are for the four-door body style unless noted; Wrangler ground clearance shown is for the Rubicon. Two-door and optional tire-package configurations differ on both vehicles. Feature and package availability changes through the model year. Confirm exact equipment and capacities on any specific vehicle via its window sticker. Dennis Sneed Ford is a Ford dealer and is not affiliated with Jeep or Stellantis.