Ford Maverick Oil Catch Cans

The 2.0L EcoBoost Is the Reason This Kit Exists

A turbocharger forces extra air into the 2.0L EcoBoost's cylinders under load, and that boost pushes past the piston rings and into the crankcase at a rate the naturally aspirated 2.5L hybrid never sees. The PCV system routes the pressurized vapor back through the intake tract, and on a turbocharged engine, more boost means more oil vapor reaches the intake manifold and, eventually, the turbo's cold-side components. Most Mavericks spend their time on commuter routes rather than job sites, but stop-and-go driving with frequent boost spikes builds carbon on the intake valves just as effectively as a heavier-duty cycle does.

That's why our Ford Maverick catch can exists for the 2.0L EcoBoost, not the hybrid. Because the hybrid pairs a naturally aspirated Atkinson-cycle engine with an electric motor, it doesn't build the same crankcase pressure a turbo does, so it doesn't carry the same oil vapor problem. Every Ford Maverick oil catch can we build targets the specific PCV routing on the EcoBoost, where crankcase pressure creates a real problem.

Close-up of a catch can fitting and braided hoses installed on a Ford Maverick engine.

Why a UPR Catch Can Beats a Universal Setup on a Compact Turbo Truck

A catch can sized for a full-size truck's V6 or V8 doesn't automatically fit a compact unibody truck. The Maverick shares its platform with the Escape and Bronco Sport, and its engine bay leaves noticeably less room around the firewall and hood than an F-150 or Ranger does. We size our Maverick can, bracket, and hose routing to that specific footprint rather than shrinking hardware built for a larger engine bay. Plus, the reservoir mounts where you can reach it at every oil change without pulling other components out of the way.

The clean-side separator design pulls oil vapor after it has already passed through the turbo, which is where a compact engine bay makes routing harder, not easier. Our CNC-machined billet aluminum can and 4-stage diffuser match what's in our full oil catch can lineup, and our popular oil catch can kits page shows how the Maverick's configuration compares to what we build for other Ford platforms. That's hardware manufactured to clear your specific engine bay, not a universal shell squeezed into it.

Give Your 2.0L EcoBoost Somewhere to Send That Oil Vapor

Every mile on your Maverick's 2.0L EcoBoost pushes boosted crankcase vapor back toward the intake tract, and that vapor eventually turns into carbon buildup on your intake valves. Our Ford Maverick catch can traps it before it gets that far, so your turbo keeps drawing in clean air rather than oil residue. Shop our catch can kit built specifically for the EcoBoost and give your intake one less thing to deal with.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ford Maverick Catch Cans

Will a catch can fit in the Maverick's tight engine bay without hitting the hood or other components?

The Maverick's engine bay is tighter than a full-size truck's, but we size our catch can and hose routing to that specific footprint, so it clears the hood, factory PCV lines, and other components without needing spacers or trimming.

Does towing with the Maverick's factory tow package increase how much oil the catch can collects?

The Maverick's factory tow package increases engine load during towing, and the higher load on a turbocharged engine keeps crankcase pressure elevated longer than it does during city driving. Maverick owners who tow near the truck's rated capacity typically see the reservoir fill faster than owners who never hook up a trailer.

Will installing a catch can affect the Maverick's fuel economy or turbo response?

A catch can doesn't change how the turbo spools or how the engine calibrates boost, since it sits downstream on the PCV line rather than in the intake or fueling system. What changes is how much oil vapor reaches the intake tract, not how the engine responds to the throttle.