Ford Maintenance Costs by Model
7 models tracked · Brand average $912/yr · ACI model estimates
Ford vehicles cost an average of $912 a year to maintain across the 7 models tracked by AutoCostIndex, ranging from the Maverick at $728 to the Mustang at $1,053. Figures are modeled estimates at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop labor, covering scheduled maintenance and expected repairs but not fuel, insurance, or depreciation.
Known for inexpensive parts and the largest independent-shop network for trucks. Worth watching: costs climb steeply after year 7 on high-mileage trucks. Every Ford we track, ranked cheapest-first by average annual maintenance cost.
| Model | Avg annual | 10-yr total | Overall rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | $728 | $7,280 | #16 of 52 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $737 | $7,370 | #18 of 52 |
| Ford Escape | $804 | $8,040 | #26 of 52 |
| Ford Explorer | $960 | $9,595 | #39 of 52 |
| Ford Bronco | $1,051 | $10,510 | #44 of 52 |
| Ford F-150 | $1,053 | $10,525 | #45 of 52 |
| Ford Mustang | $1,053 | $10,530 | #46 of 52 |
About these figures
Averages cover vehicle ages 1–10 at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop pricing, from the ACI maintenance model. Open any model page for the cost-by-age curve, common service pricing, and a calculator that adapts the numbers to your driving. Full detail on the methodology page.