2022 Ford Maverick FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Pickup Trucks 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
30
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
342 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2022 Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.5%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
140
Owner Complaints
27
Recalls
1
Investigations

Recall History27

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems140 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 140 owner complaints for the 2022 Ford Maverick FWD. Top reported issues include electrical system, power train and structure. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
41
Power Train
34
Structure
14
Engine
14
Brakes
10
Air Bags
9
Lighting
8
Steering
5

2022 Ford Maverick FWD problems by category: Electrical System: 41 complaints, Power Train: 34 complaints, Structure: 14 complaints, Engine: 14 complaints, Brakes: 10 complaints, Air Bags: 9 complaints, Lighting: 8 complaints, Steering: 5 complaints.

11
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
7
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 02/16/2026ODI#11718278
I have a 2022 Ford Maverick XL Hybrid and the system that failed is the rear lighting system, specifically the tail lamps, brake lamps, and rear turn signals. This appears to be related to the Body Co…
SuspensionFiled: 01/20/2026ODI#11712273
Clunking in the front end around 20,000 miles. Brought to multiple dealers and they all said no problem found yet clearly hear clunking both sides front going over bumps or steering back and forth qui…
StructureFiled: 06/30/2024ODI#11597824
In October 2023, we took our 2022 Ford Maverick to a local Ford dealership for a front airbag recall. However, after we picked up our Maverick and we got home we noticed a deep scratch across the top…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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