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, an 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.