NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Ford Maverick Hev Later Release
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Ford Maverick Hybrid is a compact unibody pickup that punches well above its class in practicality and fuel efficiency. Aimed at urban and suburban buyers who want truck versatility without full-size bulk, the 2025 model carries Ford's hybrid powertrain as standard equipment. It occupies a nearly segment-defining position as one of the few affordable small pickups in the current US market, attracting first-time truck buyers and downsizers alike.
The 2025 Ford Maverick Hev Later Release earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100, a strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Maverick Hybrid as a clever and well-executed entry in the compact pickup space, praising its car-like driving manners and practical bed in a manageable footprint. Most professional assessments highlight its value proposition and ease of daily use, while noting that cargo and towing capability are appropriately modest compared to larger trucks.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20338
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
21 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.