autoevolution by With tens of thousands of eager reservation holders after just a few weeks since opening up the ordering process, the 2022 Maverick is shaping up as another great success story for the Blue Oval. But that doesn't mean people shouldn’t ponder its strengths and weaknesses and make an informed buying decision, right? 17 photos The Blue Oval's version of the Maverick has landed (pun intended) earlier than Tom Cruise's second depiction of the Top Gun test pilot and flight instructor as it needs to start a versatility battle with the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. And, if rumors are true, it’s just about ready to start production mid-August at the Mexico Ford factory it will share with the Bronco Sport.