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MotorTrend just handed the 2026 "Truck of the Year" honors to the Ford Maverick, which makes for a great start to the year for this beloved truck. While this compact pickup clearly stands as a winner for Ford, we dare ask the question, "How does it fare against the Ford Ranger?" This breakdown provides you with all the facts you need to choose between these two Ford trucks.

Ford has been the heartbeat of the American pickup for generations, and even with Chevy constantly trying to push the Silverado 1500 into that top spot, the F-150 remains the gold standard for anyone who needs a truck that keeps up with work, play, and everything in between. We looked at both models in this general comparison of the 2026 F-150 and Silverado 1500.

Those long-standing rumors about Ford retiring the Escape finally came to pass. (We thought it would take its final bow in 2025, but it managed to stick around for one more year.) Ford moves its focus away from this veteran nameplate to pour more energy into its upcoming electric lineup, so this is it. If you’re considering a compact SUV, here’s how the final 2026 Ford Escape compares to the 2025 model.

Deciding on a Ford Super Duty pickup sometimes comes down to a choice between the latest specialized gear and a luxury configuration that has already proven its worth. Whether you are looking at the 2025 or the 2026 model, this truck is Ford's ultimate powerhouse. Find out whether the 2026 Super Duty is meaningfully different from the 2025.

Ever since Ford revived the Bronco back in '21, it has consistently blown drivers away with its perfect marriage of legendary off-road capability and classic, old-school aesthetics. As it moves into the 2026 model year, Ford clearly follows the philosophy of not messing with a successful formula. If you are looking for the lowdown on how the 2026 Ford Bronco stacks up against the 2025 lineup, here is the full breakdown of what you need to know.

The massive Ford Expedition pulls a trailer like a champ but stays surprisingly easy to handle. We're looking at the two most recent SUV model years here to see where Ford spent their time and money. Do they differ? Let's find out below!

Ford leans into the Explorer's rep for being a solid all-rounder without tearing up the rulebook, with one exception—adding a brand-new off-road trim. If you want to see how the 2026 SUV lineup stacks up against the big 2025 refresh, here is the full breakdown of what you can expect.

The Ford Maverick is still making a name for itself as one of the best compact pickups you can buy. It even just secured MotorTrend’s "Truck of the Year" award for 2026, which proves Ford hit the mark. Since the 2025 model year got a decent glow-up, '26 is all about making specific tweaks to trims. Here's how features compare on the 2026 vs. the 2025 Maverick.

Ford isn't messing with its winning formula for the 2026 Ranger, keeping things nearly identical to the 2025 model. When a truck already holds its own against heavy hitters like the Colorado and Tacoma, you don't change it just for the sake of changing it. Here is what you need to know about the 2026 and 2025 Ranger differences.

Ford's F-Series launched over fifty years ago and has dominated the pickup market ever since. Fourteen generations later, it remains the flagship vehicle in the automaker's arsenal. Let's examine what changed for the 2026 Ford F-150 compared to 2025.