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Ford Hybrid Models in Canada: Which One Fits Your Driving?

Writer: Kerry Irven
Kerry Irven
Oct 5
9 min read

Updated: 2 days ago

A white Ford Maverick pickup and a navy blue Ford F-150 crew-cab pickup parked on a gravel pull-off beside a country road, with round hay bales, a stone farmhouse, a weathered grey barn and autumn maples behind.

If you want a Ford hybrid, the honest answer is a short list. On Ford's current Canadian model pages, two Fords list a hybrid, both of them pickups, and no page lists a plug-in hybrid.


The 2026 Ford Maverick carries a full hybrid as its standard engine on three trims. The 2026 F-150 lists its PowerBoost full hybrid as an optional engine on five trims.


So the question that matters for a Lanark County driver is not just which Ford, but which drive. Is all-wheel or four-wheel drive listed with the hybrid you are looking at, and is it standard or optional?


Key Takeaways


  • Two current Fords list a hybrid: the 2026 Maverick and the 2026 F-150. None of Ford's current pages lists a plug-in hybrid.


  • The Maverick's 2.5-litre full hybrid is the standard engine on the XL, XLT and Lariat, and Ford says all-wheel drive is optional with it. Confirm the drivetrain on the individual truck.


  • The F-150's 3.5-litre PowerBoost full hybrid is optional on the STX, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum, and Ford's 2026 materials list it as a 4x4 SuperCrew. Confirm the powertrain on the individual truck.


  • The Ranger, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Expedition, Mustang and Super Duty pages do not list a hybrid. The Mustang Mach-E is all-electric.


  • Choose by the exact vehicle, not the nameplate. Read the engine and drive type on its window sticker or build sheet, and ask our team to confirm them.


Which Ford Hybrid Models Are Listed in Canada?


Two current Fords list a hybrid: the 2026 Maverick and the 2026 F-150. Ford calls both engines a PowerBoost full hybrid.


None of Ford's current pages lists a plug-in hybrid. The pages for the Ranger, the SUVs, the Mustang and the Super Duty do not list a hybrid either.


In the table, "Not listed" means Ford's page for that model does not list that powertrain. Model years are as Ford lists them.


Model and Year

Hybrid

Plug-In Hybrid

Other Power Listed

2026 Maverick

Standard on XL, XLT and Lariat; not listed on Lobo or Tremor

Not listed

EcoBoost: optional on XL, XLT and Lariat; the only engine listed on Lobo and Tremor

2026 F-150

Optional on STX, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum; not listed on XL, Tremor or Raptor

Not listed

Gas and EcoBoost engines, by trim

2026 Ranger

Not listed

Not listed

EcoBoost

2026 Bronco

Not listed

Not listed

EcoBoost

2026 Bronco Sport

Not listed

Not listed

EcoBoost

2027 Explorer

Not listed

Not listed

EcoBoost

2027 Expedition

Not listed

Not listed

EcoBoost

2026 Mustang

Not listed

Not listed

Gas and EcoBoost

2026 Mustang Mach-E

Not listed

Not listed

All-electric

2027 Super Duty

Not listed

Not listed

Gas and diesel


Confirm the powertrain and drivetrain on the individual vehicle before you buy.


How a full hybrid works, and how it differs from a plug-in, is covered in our hybrid versus plug-in hybrid guide. This one sticks to which Fords list a hybrid and which drive comes with it.


The Maverick Hybrid: Standard Engine, Optional All-Wheel Drive


The 2026 Maverick's 2.5-litre full hybrid is the standard engine on the XL, XLT and Lariat. On the XL and XLT, Ford lists front-wheel drive with the hybrid, and all-wheel drive as available.


Ford's own answer on drive is plain: "All-wheel drive is standard with the 2.0L EcoBoost® engine and is optional with the 2.5L hybrid powertrain."


On the Lariat, Ford's specifications list all-wheel drive. Confirm the drivetrain on the individual truck.


The Lobo and Tremor are listed with the 2.0-litre EcoBoost and four-wheel drive. Ford does not list the hybrid on either.


Driving Highway 7 into Kanata most weekdays, with a gravel lane at the end of it? Then the question for any Maverick hybrid is simple: is this one front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?


A woman in a navy coat carrying a blue travel mug and a grey shoulder bag walks across a gravel driveway past a black Ford Maverick pickup parked by a stone farmhouse, with a woodpile, a rail fence and autumn maples in morning light.

The F-150 Hybrid: An Optional Engine on Five Trims


Ford lists the 2026 F-150's 3.5-litre PowerBoost full hybrid as an available engine on the STX, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum. Ford does not list the hybrid on the XL, Tremor or Raptor.


Ford's 2026 materials list the F-150 hybrid as a 4x4 SuperCrew. Confirm the powertrain and drivetrain on the individual truck.


So the F-150 hybrid is a trim decision before it is an engine decision.


Running a crew between job sites around Lanark County? Ask which trim the truck is, then read its cab and drive on the window sticker.


Which of those five trims fits your work is its own question, and our F-150 trims guide walks through it.


A woman in a white hard hat carrying a blue tool case and a bearded man carrying lumber on his shoulder walk across the gravel beside a grey Ford F-150 crew-cab pickup on a house building site, with a concrete foundation, timber wall framing, stacked lumber and a mini excavator behind.

What Are the Fuel Consumption Ratings for Each Ford Hybrid?


Natural Resources Canada's 2026 combined ratings are 6.2 L/100 km for the Maverick Hybrid, 6.4 L/100 km for the Maverick Hybrid AWD, 6.6 L/100 km for the Maverick Lariat Hybrid AWD and 10.7 L/100 km for the F-150 Hybrid 4X4. It cautions: "Your vehicle's fuel consumption will vary from its published fuel consumption ratings, depending on how, where and when you drive."


It adds: "Published ratings are a useful tool for comparing vehicles before you buy. But keep in mind that they're based on standard tests and may not accurately predict the fuel consumption you will get on the road."


These are two very different trucks, so compare ratings within one model, not across the two.


Driving Highway 7 to Ottawa and back most days? Then the rating to read is the one for the configuration you would actually drive, front-wheel or all-wheel drive.


A woman with grey hair and a blue scarf holds a fuel nozzle in the open filler of a white Ford F-150 crew-cab pickup at a gas pump under a canopy, with hay bales and autumn trees across the road.

Do the Ranger, Bronco, Explorer and Other Fords Come as a Hybrid?


Ford's pages for the 2026 Ranger, 2026 Bronco, 2026 Bronco Sport, 2027 Explorer and 2027 Expedition list EcoBoost engines and do not list a hybrid.


The 2026 Mustang's page does not list one either, and the 2026 Mustang Mach-E is all-electric, not a hybrid.


So if a Ford hybrid SUV is what you had in mind, none of Ford's current SUV pages lists one. That is the plain answer, and we would rather you hear it from us.


The Escape is a different story. Ford's Escape page reads: "While the Escape has reached the end of its journey, its spirit of innovation lives on in our dynamic vehicle lineup."


If an Escape hybrid is the one you had your eye on, our Escape hybrid or plug-in guide covers that choice.


How to Choose: Read the Exact Vehicle, Not the Nameplate


Choose by the drive and powertrain on the exact vehicle, not by the nameplate. A Maverick can be a front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive hybrid, or an EcoBoost with all-wheel or four-wheel drive, depending on trim and options.


An F-150 can carry one of several engines, and Ford lists the hybrid on five of its trims.


  • Start with your week. How far do you drive, on what kind of road, and what rides in the box?


  • Decide the drive. Front-wheel, all-wheel or four-wheel drive: settle that before you pick a trim.


  • Read the window sticker or build sheet. The engine and drive type printed there describe that vehicle; the nameplate does not.


  • Confirm it with us. Tell our team how and where you drive, and we will help you match it to the exact vehicle.


Before choosing, compare how you drive week to week against the engine and drive type printed for the exact vehicle on its window sticker or build sheet. Equipment varies by trim and configuration.


The honest drawbacks, plainly: if you want a hybrid SUV or a plug-in, Ford's current pages do not list one.


If four-wheel drive is the must-have in a Maverick, Ford lists it on the Lobo and Tremor with the 2.0-litre EcoBoost. With the hybrid, Ford lists all-wheel drive, not four-wheel drive.


And if you want the F-150 hybrid on an XL, Tremor or Raptor, Ford does not list it there.


Ask our team to check the VIN and confirm any open campaigns before you buy.


You can browse our hybrid vehicles page any time, then bring your questions in.


A woman in a navy blazer holding a blue folder points to the window sticker on a silver Ford Maverick pickup as a man in a grey quilted jacket reads it with her, on a vehicle lot with rows of parked pickups and autumn trees behind.

Your Trade, Your Financing and Ordering the Right Build


If you are moving into a hybrid from the vehicle you already own, start with it. Value your trade online, then bring it in to Carleton Place Ford.


We take trades of any make, whether it is paid off or not. We put our appraisal of your trade in writing.


We buy vehicles outright, so an appraisal does not commit you to buying from us. With your permission, we get the payout from your lender and show it beside our appraisal.


If you owe more than the vehicle is worth, the shortfall may be added to the amount financed, increasing the amount borrowed and potentially the total cost of borrowing. Financing is subject to lender approval (O.A.C.).


Apply for financing before you come in if you wish. With your consent, we can review options with participating lenders.


Approval, rate, term and payment depend on the applicant, lender and vehicle, and a credit-bureau inquiry may be required.


Bring a driver's licence and proof of income if requested; lender requirements vary.


If Ford's order bank, dealer allocation and your preferred configuration are available, we can review the build and help you submit an order. Availability, order acceptance, timing and pricing are subject to Ford and dealer confirmation.


Or look through our new Ford inventory with the drive and powertrain you have settled on in mind.


Once it is yours, book it in for service with us. You can come to us for parts and accessories, and for open Ford recall campaigns applicable to your vehicle, subject to parts availability and appointment scheduling.


A man in a charcoal suit points with a blue pen at a printed sheet held by a woman seated beside a young man at a round white table, with a set of keys on the table and pickups parked outside the tall windows.

Frequently Asked Questions


What Ford Hybrid Models Are There in Canada?


On Ford's current Canadian model pages, two Fords list a hybrid. The 2026 Maverick's 2.5-litre full hybrid is the standard engine on the XL, XLT and Lariat, and the 2026 F-150's 3.5-litre PowerBoost full hybrid is optional on the STX, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum.


Is There a Ford Plug-In Hybrid in Canada?


No current Canadian Ford model page lists a plug-in hybrid. The two Fords that list a hybrid, the 2026 Maverick and the 2026 F-150, list a full hybrid, and the 2026 Mustang Mach-E is all-electric.


If an Escape plug-in hybrid is the one you had in mind, Ford's Escape page says the Escape "has reached the end of its journey."


Is the Maverick Hybrid Available With All-Wheel Drive?


Yes. Ford says all-wheel drive "is optional with the 2.5L hybrid powertrain" on the 2026 Maverick, and its specifications list all-wheel drive on the Lariat.


On the XL and XLT, Ford lists front-wheel drive with the hybrid and all-wheel drive as available. Confirm the drivetrain on the individual truck.


Is the Ford F-150 Hybrid Four-Wheel Drive?


Ford's 2026 materials list the F-150 hybrid as a 4x4 SuperCrew. The hybrid is an optional engine on the STX, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum, and Ford does not list it on the XL, Tremor or Raptor.


Confirm the powertrain and drivetrain on the individual truck.


Is There a Ford Hybrid SUV in Canada?


None of Ford's current Canadian SUV pages, for the 2026 Bronco Sport, 2026 Bronco, 2027 Explorer and 2027 Expedition, lists a hybrid. The 2026 Mustang Mach-E is all-electric, not a hybrid.


Ford's Escape page says the Escape "has reached the end of its journey."


Does the Ford Ranger Come as a Hybrid in Canada?


Ford's Canadian page for the 2026 Ranger lists EcoBoost engines and does not list a hybrid or plug-in hybrid. If you want a hybrid pickup, the 2026 Maverick and the 2026 F-150 are the two Fords whose current pages list one.


Why Choose Your Ford Hybrid at Carleton Place Ford?


Because the right hybrid is the one whose drive and powertrain match your week, and that is easier to settle beside the truck than on a spec page.


Bring your route and what you carry, and somebody at Carleton Place Ford will go through the Maverick and F-150 hybrids with you.


Start with our featured new Ford inventory. Ask about a Maverick or F-150 hybrid when you come in.


Sources: Ford Canada's 2026 Maverick and F-150 pages, its current model pages and its 2026 F-150 towing guide, and Natural Resources Canada's 2026 fuel consumption ratings.


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About the Author:


Kerry Irven is the Vice President of New and Used Automotive Operations for Heighton Automotive Group, a family-owned and operated automotive group serving communities across Eastern Ontario. Kerry began his automotive career in new-car sales, building his experience on the showroom floor and working his way through multi-store dealership operations.


With over 25 years in the automotive industry, Kerry has helped grow automotive businesses from one location with 40 to 50 vehicles in stock to more than 500 vehicles across 10 rooftops. His hands-on background in both new and used-vehicle operations gives him a practical understanding of what customers look for when shopping for their next vehicle.


Throughout his career, Kerry has always been actively involved in staff coaching and in understanding customer wants and needs, helping ensure the businesses he works with continue to adapt to what customers are truly looking for.


One of the most exciting chapters of his career has been the shift into modern automotive marketing, embracing new technology, transparent pricing, customer-first inventory strategies, and new ways to create a better vehicle-shopping experience.


Kerry has completed extensive automotive training, including certification through the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, involvement with the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario, Canadian automotive dealer training, and multiple customer service courses.


Born and raised on a farm, Kerry has always valued family, hard work, and a practical, down-to-earth approach. Joining Heighton Automotive Group and working alongside Thomas Heighton and family, along with managing partners Kyle Lothian and Martin Gougeon, has allowed him to bring those same values into the car business. It has also allowed Kerry to continue following a simple philosophy: treat every customer exactly the way he would want to be treated.


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