The Ford Maverick
The Ford Maverick is the truck for people who were never going to buy a truck. Compact enough to park downtown, hybrid power as standard equipment, and a bed that still handles a load of mulch or a weekend at the lumber yard. At Dennis Sneed Ford in Gower, MO, we sell them to Kansas City commuters and northwest Missouri families for the same reason: it does about 90% of what most people actually need a truck to do.
Why buy a Ford Maverick?
The Ford Maverick is a compact pickup with a standard hybrid powertrain, EPA-rated up to 42 MPG in the city. It seats five, holds 33.3 cubic feet in the bed, and tows up to 4,000 lbs when properly equipped. It is the right truck for buyers who want real utility without full-size size or fuel consumption.
Most trucks ask you to accept compromises you never wanted: a footprint that will not fit your garage, and fuel economy that punishes you for a commute. The Maverick takes those off the table. It is a unibody pickup, so it drives more like a crossover than a work truck, and the standard hybrid means the daily driving costs look nothing like a full-size truck's.
What it is not is a replacement for an F-150. If you tow heavy or haul weight regularly, you want a bigger truck and we will tell you so. But for the buyer hauling landscaping supplies twice a month, moving a kid into a dorm, and commuting the rest of the time, the Maverick is often the honest answer.
Shopping the 2026 Ford Maverick?
The 2026 Maverick adds Light Blue and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat to the color palette and brings back front-wheel drive on the 2.0L EcoBoost. Our complete 2026 buyer's guide covers all five trims, both powertrains, and every EPA rating from 42 MPG city down to 21 — because which configuration you order changes the answer more than it does on any other truck.
What trims does the Ford Maverick come in?
The Maverick lineup runs XL, XLT, Lobo, Lariat, and Tremor. XL and XLT are the everyday trims, Lariat is the comfort-and-technology choice, Lobo is a lowered street-performance model, and Tremor is the off-road model with raised suspension and skid plates.
Maverick XL
Standard hybrid power, a 13.2-inch center display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 17-inch wheels, and the FLEXBED storage system. Everything the Maverick is good at is already here.
Maverick XLT
The volume trim. Painted aluminum wheels, power tailgate lock, intelligent access with push-button start, and a standard 2K trailer hitch receiver. The Luxury Package adds heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and Pro Power Onboard.
Maverick Lobo
Lowered rather than lifted. A 7-speed Quick Shift transmission, advanced four-wheel drive with a twin-clutch rear drive unit, paddle shifters, a dedicated Lobo drive mode, and 19-inch turbofan wheels. Ground clearance drops to 7.4 inches, which tells you what it is for.
Maverick Lariat
ActiveX-trimmed seats, power driver seat, heated seats and steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, a B&O sound system, and Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 with adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
Maverick Tremor
Advanced four-wheel drive with a rear drive unit lock, off-road tuned suspension, skid plates, front tow hooks, all-terrain tires, Trail Control with Trail 1-Pedal Drive, and 9.1 inches of ground clearance.
Is the drive to Gower worth it for a Kansas City buyer?
For most Maverick shoppers, yes. Dennis Sneed Ford is about 45 minutes north of Kansas City on US-169, and our small-town overhead plus one of the largest Ford remarketing programs in the country is why so many metro buyers make the drive.
Roughly 60% of our business comes from the Kansas City metro — Liberty, Smithville, Kearney, Overland Park, Lees Summit, and the surrounding suburbs — along with St. Joseph to the north. The Maverick is a configuration-heavy truck, and metro stores tend to stock the popular combinations and little else.
30 years. Family-owned. Ford Credit Partners in Quality.
Dennis Sneed Ford has been a family-owned Ford dealership in Gower, MO for 30 years, and the recognition behind the name is real:
- 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 the highest customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Serving Kansas City, St. Joseph, and northwest Missouri — the majority of our customers drive in from the metro.
Should you buy a new or used Ford Maverick?
Both are worth looking at. Maverick demand has stayed strong since launch, so the gap between a new one built to your spec and a used one is often narrower than buyers expect. Our remarketing program means used Mavericks rotate through more regularly here than at most stores our size.
Shopping a new Maverick?
Browse new Maverick inventory across XL, XLT, Lobo, Lariat, and Tremor configurations. We can also factory-order one built to your exact spec — trim, powertrain, drivetrain, package, color.
Shopping a used Maverick?
As a Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer we purchase over 1,100 late-model Ford and Lincoln vehicles directly from Ford each year, which is why used Mavericks turn up here more often than the segment usually allows. Call and we will tell you honestly whether new or used makes more sense for what you are after.
The complete Ford Maverick research library
Every Maverick research piece we have published, organized by what you are trying to decide.
Current Model Year Guide
- 2026 Ford Maverick buyer's guide — the complete year-specific pillar with every trim, powertrain, and EPA rating
Configuration & Decision Guides
- 2026 Maverick colors — all nine colors with swatches and paint codes, including the new Light Blue
- Maverick Hybrid vs EcoBoost COMING SOON — 42 MPG or 250 horsepower, and what each choice costs you elsewhere
- Maverick trims explained COMING SOON — XL through Tremor, including what the Lobo actually is
Use-Case & Buyer Guides
- Used Ford Maverick buying guide COMING SOON — what to check before you buy, and how our remarketing program stocks them
Why Sneed Ford
- Why Kansas City buyers drive to Gower for their Maverick COMING SOON
Other Maverick Resources
Additional resources covering prior model years and adjacent topics.
Where can I see the Ford Maverick near Kansas City?
At Dennis Sneed Ford in Gower, MO — 1046 S.W. Highway 169, about 45 minutes north of the Kansas City metro and roughly 30 minutes south of St. Joseph via US-169.
Maverick inventory rotates quickly and configurations vary widely, so call 816-409-1975 before you drive up to confirm what is on the lot that day. You can browse inventory online, get a no-obligation trade value before the drive, or get pre-qualified so the in-person visit is quick.
Ford Maverick questions, answered
Is the Ford Maverick a hybrid?
Yes. The Maverick comes with a 2.5L full hybrid powertrain as standard equipment, paired with a power-split electronic CVT and available with front-wheel or all-wheel drive. A 2.0L EcoBoost gas engine rated at 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque is available for buyers who want more power or plan to tow.
How much can the Ford Maverick tow?
The Maverick tows 2,000 lbs as standard and up to 4,000 lbs when equipped with the available 4K Tow Package, which adds a trailer brake controller, a Class III 2-inch receiver with 4-pin and 7-pin connectors, and upgraded cooling. That covers a small camper, a pair of personal watercraft, or a loaded utility trailer.
How big is the Ford Maverick's bed?
The Maverick bed holds 33.3 cubic feet with 54.4 inches of floor length, and includes the FLEXBED storage system with integrated tie-down points. Maximum payload is up to 1,500 lbs depending on configuration.
What is the difference between the Ford Maverick and the Ranger?
The Maverick is a compact unibody pickup built for efficiency and everyday use, with a standard hybrid powertrain and a smaller footprint. The Ranger is a midsize body-on-frame truck built for higher towing and more serious off-road work. If you want fuel economy and easy parking, look at the Maverick; if you tow heavier or need more capability, look at the Ranger.
What trims does the Ford Maverick come in?
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.
Where is Dennis Sneed Ford located?
Dennis Sneed Ford is at 1046 S.W. Highway 169, Gower, MO 64454 — about 45 minutes north of downtown Kansas City and roughly 30 minutes south of St. Joseph via US-169. Call 816-409-1975 for hours and directions.
Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Specifications verified against Ford's published Maverick specifications and window stickers on our own inventory. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates and vary by configuration and driving conditions. Towing and payload figures require proper equipment and vary based on cargo, configuration, accessories, and number of passengers. Feature, trim, and package availability changes through the model year. Confirm the exact equipment and EPA figures on any specific vehicle via its window sticker.