AUTOCOSTINDEX EST. 2026

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.

Ford models 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.