2023 Ford Maverick Bed Size

The Ford Maverick compact pickup truck burst onto the truck scene in 2021 as a 2022 model. It quickly became popular for drivers who wanted a small truck with great utility. A few things make the Maverick stand out, one being its standard hybrid powertrain, while another is its bed. Although the bed is small due to the truck’s compact size, Ford maximized its use to make the most of every inch. Therefore, it’s ideal for tackling projects in the Macon area, whether they involve hauling furniture, bikes, or other heavy payloads.

Let’s look at the Maverick’s bed size and explore how to maximize its usage.

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Bed Dimensions

The Ford Maverick’s cargo bed measures 54.4 inches long, about 4.5 feet. It has a cargo volume of 33.3 cubic feet and is 53.3 inches wide, which shortens to 42.6 inches at the wheelbase. If you want to load the bed with gear, it can hold up to 1,500 pounds. Some other measurements to keep in mind include:

• Bed depth: 20.8 inches.
• Tailgate height: 31.7 inches.
• Tailgate width: 50 inches.

So what do all these numbers mean? For reference, the midsize Ford Ranger has a 5-foot or 6-foot bed, and the full-size F-150 has a 5.5-foot or 8-foot bed. The Ford Maverick’s bed dimensions may be smaller than some larger trucks, but its innovation makes up for it.

Bed Features

The bed of the Maverick isn’t your typical pickup truck bed. It boasts Ford’s FLEXBED cargo bed with state-of-the-art features and storage solutions. It comes with a high-quality bedliner and various add-ons that enable you to personalize it according to your requirements. Whether you need power for work or want to haul gear for a weekend of fun, the new Ford Maverick has it.  The features you’ll find include:

• Multi-position tailgate.
• Threaded bed holes.
• Tailgate cleat and bottle opener.
• 12-volt power outlet.
• 110-volt power outlet.
• Eight 2-by-4-inch pockets.
• Two 2-by-6-inch pockets.
• Eight fixed and movable bed tie-downs with D-rings.

The 2023 Ford Maverick cargo bed is customizable, allowing you to tailor it to your hauling needs. You can add storage cubbies for transporting small items, and the tailgate is strong enough to support the weight of almost anything you need to bring from point A to point B.

The Maverick’s tie-down points will take standard nuts and bolts, making it easy to attach brackets you may already have. The dividers allow you to create sections in the bed to keep items organized, and you can even build a multi-level bed with shelves made from two-by-fours.

The flat wheel well tops help create extra space in the bed. Unlike other small pickup trucks, the Maverick has no under-bed trunk; instead, the bed sits down deep to maximize storage space. The flat wheel wells give you a place to rest large items such as sheets of plywood.

The multi-position tailgate adds extra utility to the Maverick’s bed. You can lock it in mid-position to create a flat surface for long items that rest on the wheel wells. This means you can grab your stand-up paddle board for a day out on the water, long pieces of lumber for a project at home, or even a four-wheeler or small furniture and slide them right in.

What Can Fit In The Ford Maverick Truck Bed?

The Ford Maverick bed dimensions are ideal for small projects and light household duties. It’s not a full-size truck and doesn’t have the same utility as a full-size truck, which is just fine, as it has plenty of space for smaller jobs.

If you’re wondering what you can fit in the Maverick’s bed, you can start with plywood. A sheet of plywood weighs 60 pounds, and since the Maverick can hold up to 1,500 pounds, you could haul up to 25 sheets. This is before considering the weight of the driver and any other gear, so if you need to haul this much plywood, you might need to make two trips.

With the tailgate down, the Maverick’s bed will hold 40-by-78-inch pallets, and it can hold a 40-by-48-inch pallet with the gate up. If you have a small folding ladder, it will fit diagonally in the bed with the gate closed or lengthwise if you leave it down.

You can add even more utility to the Maverick’s bed with items from your local hardware store. The grooves and channels built into the bed are the perfect canvas for DIYers who want to create their own rack systems or mounts to fit their items. You can make anything from a fishing rod holder to a mountain bike rack or a carrier for your skis or snowboard.

If you don’t want to build your own accessory rack, you can purchase cargo management systems from Ford. These will haul anything from kayaks to small items. The two in-bed storage cubbies are just the right size for jumper cables, a small air compressor, or even an extra trailer hitch. If you have an item that you don’t want to put in the cabin, you can fit it in these cubbies instead.

The bed’s versatility is made even better with the available power. The Maverick offers 110-volt and 400-watt outlets. This is enough power to plug in small appliances if you’re camping, tools you may need on the job, or lights to see what you’re doing after the sun goes down.

Get Your 2023 Ford Maverick Today

The best way to understand what the small Ford Maverick is capable of is to see it yourself. Stop by our Riverside Ford dealership, and we’ll show you all its features and let you get a good look at the bed. There’s a lot to see and learn about this unique truck, but you’ll love it once you experience what it can do. So please don’t hesitate to give us a call or visit in person. We’ll answer your questions and get you out for a test drive. You can also speak with someone from our finance team to discuss financing options.