The Ford Maverick compact pickup truck launched as a 2022 model and we’re now hearing the second generation could launch for the 2028 model year. The news comes from AutoForecast Solutions but, as expected, the Blue Oval itself has nothing to say on the matter. The timing of the second-gen Maverick makes sense.
The current model is based on the C2 platform, which entered production for 2018. This front-wheel-drive-based architecture also underpins the Bronco Sport, Escape, and the overseas-only fourth-generation Focus.
This latest report claims the next Maverick will continue to use the C2 platform but we expect it will be updated to some extent. The upcoming Escape EV, however, is expected to receive a dedicated EV platform, thus possibly ruling out (for now) the arrival of a fully electrified Maverick. A Maverick Lightning EV would also require a different platform.