Best Racks for Ford Maverick

The Ford Maverick (2022+) has a bare roof with no factory rails — a compact unibody truck with a 4.5-foot bed. For cab-roof mounting: Thule Evo Clamp (710501) with Maverick-specific Fit Kit or Yakima BaseLine towers grip the doorframe edges. The Maverick's cab is compact — crossbar spread is limited to approximately 28-30 inches. This restricts roof cargo to compact boxes and lightweight accessories. However, the Maverick's real cargo story is its bed and hitch. Despite its compact size, the Maverick bed has a structural bed frame with mounting points suitable for aftermarket bed rack systems. Combined with a factory Class III hitch (available with tow package), the Maverick offers three mounting surfaces: cab roof (limited), bed, and hitch. [ADD ORIGINAL PHOTO] [ADD PERSONAL EXPERIENCE]

The Maverick with the tow package includes a factory Class III hitch rated at 4,000 lbs towing (with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine). Without the tow package, an aftermarket hitch adds the capability. The hitch-mount path is ideal for the Maverick: bike racks, cargo carriers, and kayak trailers mount to the 2-inch receiver without any roof interaction. Given the compact cab and limited roof load, the hitch is often the primary cargo expansion point for Maverick owners.