Ford Maverick Hybrid Two Year Review: Would I Do It Again?

Six recalls, two TSBs and 36,000 miles later we review our long term test 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XL pickup with overview of accessories, real world wear and tear, mpg and what it has been like to live with.

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[beachbumis]

My daughter got her Maverick Hybrid Feb 2022 and we got our EcoBoost Maverick Aug 2022. For the money this is a great little truck!

[Daleyeah]

As a Ford technician, I highly recommend the Maverick Hybrid. My 2025 is on the way :)

Simple engine and transmission that has been in service for almost two decades. Improved battery technology From the original escape hybrids from 20 years ago. The battery itself now costs under $1k.

[geoffwickens]

We have four of these trucks in our fleet and they drive put a hundred to 125 km per day (about 350 miles a week). We have two 2022's and two 2023's. We have about 60, 000 km per truck (about 36, 000 Miles) and we are still getting 6 L per 100 km (39 miles per US gallon). The gas cost has been cut in half compared to the cost of the ICE's we were using before.

[kris_]

I agree with your comments on the interior hard plastics, and the Maverick in general. The cheap plastic bits and bobs offend me a lot less in a vehicle I spent $25, 000 on, versus one that I'd pay $40, 000 for. I intentionally chose an XL because I didn't really care about 95% of the options provided in the up-market models. Like you, I added wheels and tires and a random assortment of other accessories to make my Maverick work best for me. Also, I didn't much like the interior upholstery / color combos offered on the XLT and Lariat; I think the XL interior scheme is the best in that regard.

[Combatpzman]

Covered everything nicely, good job. The software with the latest emissions recall basically ends the issue with grabby brakes with another ABS update included. Performance of the brakes is basically on par with my Camry Hybrid now.

[universaljoint]

My 2022 was written off last September at just over a year old when someone ran a rural road stop sign, spinning me out onto my side in a ditch. I had to climb out through the moon roof.

I loved that little truck and really wanted another. But it was IMPOSSIBLE to find one even remotely like how I had mine built, and even more impossible to get it in the cyber orange.

It was about $10, 000 more expensive to get one USED. And ordering new still involved an unknown wait time. Welcome to Canada. Funny that I was finding tonnes of stock in the US though.

Anyway, I'd have one in my driveway right now if I could have, but between inventory, stock, and used inflation, it just didn't happen.

I miss that truck so much.

[scottstemen]

Thank you for your review. I finally got my Maverick XLT after waiting 16 months last March. I have really enjoyed your informative videos and they have helped me make some decisions on some extra items on mine. I really like the truck. It’s a 2023 and I have put 13, 000 miles on it. Thanks again for your coverage on the Maverick . Great job

[seankadar]

I have to admit I like the retro look you had going better than now. You’re still one of the best.

[srtcsb]

Thanks for all the video coverage. You've been an excellent resource for Maverick info. 😎👍

[dennyporter]

Sam, thanks for all the great Maverick content.. it's the main reason I subscribed to this channel.. My 22 has been plagued with problems.. but I enjoy the 44 mpg average in the 15 months I have owned it.. currently have about 13, 500 miles on it..

[timothyforce]

For any Maverick Hybrid owners out there, Michelin CroosClimate2 tires are awesome on this truck. Not an offroad tire, but for all-around driving and rain/snow, they are great.

[TalismanPHX]

Excellent, brutally honest review of a great hybrid truck. Like all of the modifications that you've made to it, especially the wheels 🛞 and tires. Best source of Maverick info on the Tube. Looks a little cold 🥶 out in the Sonoran desert 🏜. Thanks for the upload 👍

[YvngXO]

I love this guys review. He is openly honest about his opinions lol

[hereigoagain]

Great video! Ford should add an electric motor on the rear axle. Can't believe you replaced those awesome OEM steel wheels. :)

[DesertMav]

I just had my 2023 Maverick Hybrid XLT serviced and they took care of the turn signal recall. I absolutely enjoy the truck and I've had no issues in the 6500 miles I've placed on it. Everything stated in the video was accurate and I also have no issues with recalls, as long as they are fixed.

[davidpetrelli]

Great content! Thanks for your work. I love how people will go on a lot of other reviewers and actually s-talk Ford blah, blah, blah. EVERY auto manufacturer has recalls, issues etc. I bought this truck in Canada for 35k all in. Base xl ecoboost AWD with towing. In this country, that buys you a 10 year old tacoma if you're lucky and a 7-8 year old f-150. People say- 'it's not a truck because the bed is small'. Also BS because I am a house painter and it does everything I need. I had a ranger, F-150 and now this. This truck fulfills a much needed space. Cheap, reliable, good on gas. I've had mine for a year and a half, 60000 kms. One recall, that's it. I'll drive it for 5-7 years and buy something else. The fantasy of driving a car for 500, 000 km or miles is a load of crap. How much are you pouring into that vehicle to keep it going for that long and how boring is it to keep a car for 15 or 20 years?

[annoyedatthis]

Well said when he talked about cheap plastic that was engineered to permit the truck to be a $20k value, so by adding all the options crap onto it, e.g., Lariat, it is still designed to meet the price point.

[Jasona]

I own a '23 Maverick Lariat Hybrid...and love it! No problems at all.

[bawintermage]

Hey McFly, didnt know you were in the Coast Guard!!!😮😅 Thanks for the review.

[hellodrjeckyl]

I really like those wheels. They match the truck and your other visual mods nicely.