2023 Ford Maverick — Used Buying Guide
3 years old · used value range $12,899 – $19,514 · max towing 4,000 lb · max payload 1,500 lb
The 2023 Maverick at a glance
The 2023 Ford Maverick is a 3-year-old used pickup that originally listed at approximately $26,000 for a base configuration. After 3 years of ownership-cycle depreciation, fair market value for typical-mileage examples lands between $12,899 and $19,514, with low-mileage clean-title trucks pushing toward the upper bound and higher-mileage or salvage-history trucks anchoring the lower bound.
The Maverick at this model year was built on the Ford light-duty platform and offered in regular, extended, and crew cab body styles. Maximum trailer towing capability for this year is 4,000 lb when properly equipped (typically requires the optional max tow package and the right axle ratio); maximum payload is 1,500 lb in the lightest cab/bed/drivetrain combination.
Available engines for 2023
| Powertrain | 2.5L Hybrid I4 (191 hp combined) |
| Powertrain | 2.0L EcoBoost I4 (250 hp / 277 lb-ft) |
Configuration options
| Cab options | Crew Cab · Extended Cab · Regular Cab |
| Bed options | 5'7" Short · 6'5" Standard · 8'0" Long |
| Available trims | XL, XLT, Lariat, Tremor |
| Max towing capacity | 4,000 lb (properly equipped) |
| Max payload capacity | 1,500 lb |
EPA fuel economy ranges for this model year
| Powertrain class | City mpg | Highway mpg |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline V6 | 17 | 21 |
| Gasoline V8 | 15 | 21 |
| Diesel | 25 | 32 |
Common issues for the 2023 Maverick
- Limited initial supply led to dealer markups; verify final selling price vs MSRP
- Hybrid 12V battery early failures
- Cargo light recall (2022)
Service history matters more on this model year than mileage alone. A 2023 Maverick with documented oil changes, transmission services performed at the recommended interval, and any open recalls completed is worth meaningfully more than an undocumented truck of the same mileage. Ask the seller for the maintenance binder; if it does not exist, ask the local Ford dealership to pull the VIN history before you commit to a price.
2023 Maverick listings on TruckLot
| Trim & Body | Miles | Price | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLT Regular Cab |
42,079 mi | $18,191 | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Lariat Crew Cab |
33,506 mi | $18,357 | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Tremor Regular Cab |
40,126 mi | $15,214 | Aurora, Illinois |
| Lariat Extended Cab |
36,068 mi | $14,222 | Parkersburg, West Virginia |
| XL Crew Cab |
30,389 mi | $18,522 | Bakersfield, California |
| XL Regular Cab |
41,077 mi | $17,364 | Buffalo, New York |
| Tremor Crew Cab |
22,476 mi | $18,522 | Lubbock, Texas |
| XLT Regular Cab |
50,225 mi | $17,530 | Lowell, Massachusetts |
| XL Crew Cab |
49,687 mi | $15,380 | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Lariat Regular Cab |
44,611 mi | $16,041 | Fort Smith, Arkansas |
| Tremor Regular Cab |
40,313 mi | $17,860 | Baltimore, Maryland |
| XL Extended Cab |
29,546 mi | $17,695 | New York, New York |
| Tremor Crew Cab |
37,737 mi | $16,537 | West Valley City, Utah |
Should you buy a 2023 Maverick right now?
The honest answer depends on three variables: how the truck was used, what powertrain it has, and what comparable competitors are listed for in your state. A 2023 Maverick with a manufacturer warranty still in effect or recently expired, the volume powertrain (avoid first-year-of-production engines unless you have done your homework), and a price near the middle of the $12,899–$19,514 range is usually a sound buy.
If you are cross-shopping the same model year against competitors, our comparison guides work through the trade-offs with real numbers. Diesel premium, towing differences, payload differences, and depreciation curves are all spelled out so you can decide whether the $3,000–$8,000 difference between similar trucks is justified for your use case.