The refreshed 2025 Ford Maverick debuted just a couple of weeks ago, ushering in a host of changes for the popular compact pickup. Those include a new front end design, coupled with a larger infotainment screen, the return of the hybrid powertrain as the standard choice, and the addition of a hybrid all-wheel drive option for the very first time, to name just a few. Now, Ford Authority has learned that the 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid is utilizing a new transmission, too.
According to Dawn McKenzie, Ford Trucks communications manager, the 2025 Ford Maverick features the latest Ford hybrid transmission – the HF55. The HF55 gearbox  has a higher torque capacity than the HF45, which was previously used in the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid, as well as the Ford Escape Hybrid. As Ford Authority previously reported, the latest master contract agreement between Ford and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union reveals that production of the HF45 is slated to end at some point in the future, meaning that it will presumably be replaced by the HF55 altogether.
Regardless, the HF55 isn’t the only new transmission present in the 2025 Ford Maverick lineup either. In fact, as Ford Authority reported earlier this month, the brand new, sporty, Lobo variant utilizes the discontinued Ford Edge ST’s seven-speed transmission, in fact. Additionally, the 2025 Ford Maverick lineup has ditched front-wheel drive for models equipped with the the turbocharged 2.0L I-4 EcoBoost, as well as the Lariat trim entirely. Otherwise, the 2025 Ford Maverick lineup, as a whole, is significantly more expensive than the 2024 model, as Ford Authority recently reported.
The 2025 Ford Maverick does get more standard equipment than its predecessor, including a digital instrument gauge cluster and a larger, 13.2-inch screen running SYNC 4. The Tremor has also become its own trim level based on the Lariat, whereas before, it was offered as the optional Tremor Off-Road Package, which could be added to the XLT or Lariat. Production of the 2025 Ford Maverick at the Hermosillo Assembly plant in Mexico is currently slated to begin on November 11th, 2024, though as is always the case, that date is subject to change.
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The front end design is a step backward. Very poor. Otherwise the truck is good.
Older folks don’t like it as much, the younger folks do. There’s quite a difference between the new trims, most of the Media shows the Lobo which is a very aggressive grille.
I’ve yet to talk to one person who likes the new front end, young or old.
Looks fine to me. Do I count as your first?
More plastic on the inside of the engine replacing metal components, these cars are no bargain as they promised. Your looking at over 30k for not even a loaded car plus the $1850 delivery on the top of that. There’s an old adage: of you buy the best the first time you only cry once. Moral: dollar for dollar from purchase to resale there’s just one answer! Toyota, Toyota, Toyota.
Bob, you are Japanese?
Toyota Tacoma is having major transmission issues, even the manual gearboxes are failing. Engine issues in all of the Tundra trucks, Haven’t seen any major issues with this Maverick truck.
Toyota ain’t what it used to be. Look up Tacoma frame rust issues. I thought that stuff went away in the 70’s, they still struggle with it.
I find the Ford v. Toyota arguing kind of hilarious in this comment section considering Ford’s hybrid systems have been based on a Toyota patent licensing agreement since 2004 for their Atkinson cycle engines and eCVTs.
Yeah, the article is talking about the transmission having more torque capacity. Doesnt say what for. Need more information. Is it a plug in? If so, why? Nobody wants to plug in and there’s no reason for it if it has an engine. All you need is an alternator or generator and a few electronics. People need to ask why are plug in hybrids being pushed at all? The manufacturers and the tyrants running things, circumventing capitalism, supply and and demand, need to go back to school and be re-educated on how it works. We are customers, ot consumers. We want quality and customer service. They need to manufacture, sell and support what the customer wants and needs. Stop trying to save the planet from nothing and oppressing people into buying garbage at inflated prices for greedy elites who really don’t care about the quality of life of the people who trying to live their lives and make a living. This EV push is insane. The world is insane. And these articles clearly show how out of touch the parasites are with their hosts. Make something good and make it as affordable as possible. Also, have them made in the USA and provide some jobs. You aren’t going to save the world pushing EVs that aren’t practice, feasible, and are catching chemicals fires everywhere causing way more pollution than a normal, quality, efficient ICE car. Stop forcing things. Just let it happen. If its a good thing, then people will know and buy it. If its good, you don’t need to force it and gaslight the world. If its not good, we will also know it and will wait it out. We have to. Wzke up.
I’m keeping my 2017 F150 4X4 XLT FX4 302A Pkg with the 5.0L till hell freezes over.