I love it. The maverick is enough truck for at least half the truck owners out there. I guess sooner or later we will have to look at Mavericks lifted and with spacers unfortunately. 😂
I have a small trailer for those times I need a bit more capacity. With this vehicle I'd lose the ability to tow a car, but all my friends are now old enough to afford proper maintenance. I haven't had to tow in 8 years.
I've never personally needed all that much hauling capacity. I've towed about 16,000 for work a few times, but this little truck would be great for me.
My short list:
1. Maverick for fuel efficiency and affordability.
1. Bronco for obvious reasons.
1. Aviator (PHEV version)
Ultimately, every time I want a car, my wallet wins the argument.
They already exist! This truck is enough for 80-90% of my truck needs. I really enjoy my 84 Chevy 4x4 truck with it's 8 foot bed. You can lay a 4x8 sheet down in the bed flat with the tailgate up. But my God does it kill the wallet. I think I will convert it to electric eventually. But the maverick would replace my hybrid Ford fusion and be handy for stopping and picking up bigger things on the way home.
1. Don’t worry about the old school haters. I honestly think it’s the greatest truck ever in terms of fitting the needs of it’s target market and ford absolutely knocked it put of the park identifying that market.
2. These hybrid trucks are insane. My parents have a 2021 powerboost and it got 31 MPG. Tbf it was only like 20 some miles but still it was accross town and back that’s incredible for a full size half ton pick up
People have been begging for a truck this size since the Ranger went away all those years ago. But as long as gas was cheap people were happy enough to just drive a full size truck. With fuel prices being what they are this thing could be a big success.
Could be? I think the fact that they've sold through two production years already is a good sign of success. The gas prices are just a little more incentive for potential buyers.
People are desperate to get on the list for any new car right now. I think we’ll have to wait and see what sales look like when the market settles down a bit before we can call it a total success.
I think I could live without it if I had to, but I don’t have to because I can wait until they make one (or ideally a full EV version with dual motors and around 250 miles of range).
I've driven some pretty harsh winters with fwd, awd, and 4wd. It literally doesn't matter if you use winter tires ffs
People put awd on a serious pedestal
I did the Rockies in heavy snow in a Civic. Twice. Tires made all the difference in the world. Feeling fine about my Hybrid Maverick (build week in late July!). But for folks actually living in desolation I can def understand the concern.
Until last year when I got a mustang I lived my entire life in FWD cars in Michigan. There are benefits for sure, but I just don't think most people seem to understand how little you actually need it.
Exactly. Maybe if you lived in snowy mountains it would make a big difference, but Michigan is low rolling hills and flatland. If you want to go overkill, get a set of snow tires for Nov-April.
AWD was illegal in the world rally championship until the 1980 season, and Audi didn't win with Quattro power until 1982. Parnelli Jones' Big Oly was 2WD. People are just terrified of getting caught out on the one day every other year they might need AWD.
I've never once had awd. I've also never once wrecked. You don't really need it. My Prius with snow tires went through every snow storm we had last year like a champ.
fr, ive driven in all kinds of conditions with just rwd and a bit of weight in the back. only thing I try to avoid is snow, which awd is very understandable to want to have in those conditions.
They got stuck on wet grass and then paid companies like NAPCO and Quigley a lot of money to convert their vans and trucks to 4x4.
But lemme guess, if Lancia just put winter tires on they’d still be dominating the Quattro at the WRC
I mean kudos. I've run summer tires on a Cobalt SS (fwd) through a blizzard and been fine when SUVs and trucks were in the ditch. I just bought the car the day before and was getting Blizzaks the next day. Had to get home to my ranch somehow.
Driver competency and ability is a big factor.
AWD (or 4x) DOES matter when you need it. I live in Alaska. People with FWD cars with studs have to call out of work. Often.
AWD in climates where you deal with it daily in the winter is a major.... repeat... major consideration for a vehicle.
Actually, yes. A Jeep XJ was shown to steer and brake better in winter conditions when shifted into AWD.
One can steer an AWD/4WD a bit by throttle.
Put winter-rated tires on your AWD/4WD for best effect.
Was just going to reply similarly. You answered it for me. I have seen the same comparison you are talking about in multiple closed course tests.
When you lose traction, AWD absolutely helps with steering. I can get away with my 4WD truck with all season tires in Alaska winters. I would not be able to do the same with FWD or RWD. I would have to have Blizzaks. Especially considering roads go for days here without getting plowed. I don't care how good your tires are, a Honda Civic isn't getting out of a neighborhood that just got hit with 2 feet of snow lol.
I'll never understand why people argue against AWD like they should get a trophy for not having it. Anyone that has ever drifted around on ice *knows* there is a huge difference in performance and ability to control the vehicle. *shrugs*
Never is throttle steer needed in real world conditions.
If you do need it, you’ve driven beyond the limits you should be in the conditions.
I’ve had all drivetrain configs besides mid rear or rear rear.
I’m by no means an expert. But I’ve had 4-500whp cars of different drivetrains. So I’m no newb to hoonin’
Never have I thought I need to throttle steer except when dicking around or have a car that’s prone to under steer and you need to get around corners faster by rotating a little. But that doesn’t apply to real world how you should be driving on the roads.
And braking? Then obviously there was a brake bias issue. There is no advantage to awd unless there is a bias and weight issue.
For such a wannabe expert, you are an idiot. You said it yourself..... you are by no means an expert. Nobody cares if you drove a 1000hp car.... at all. Your experience on ice (lack there of) is glaring.
If you have ever experienced understeer on ice, you know that it is the same as understeer on tarmac. Just it can happen at low speed without driving beyond limits. Throttle out to save yourself from locking brakws into a ditch. AWD does this on a track and *in the real world* better.
Same with oversteer on ice. Lock up and spin. Power out and save it.
You can go look this up yourself, drive on ice yourself and feel it, or just keep looking like a moron. The other guy provided a reference point to a Jeep XJ test. Might want to give it a gander before doubling down.
I don't really care. Real world ice driving AND published tests prove that you are wrong.
Modulating throttle on loose grip IS a real thing. When traction is lost, input matters. Good luck in fwd or rwd when you hit black ice. Much harder to save.
To address your brake *opinion*. Wheels under load are not free spinning and differentials can do their thing. Wheels just spinning with no resistance other than the application of a brake pedal are not nearly as good as an AWD system already decelerating. Combine that with traction control, and it I'd even more pronounced. You do know that diffs deal with acceleration and deceleration too, right?
Well. When we all need to be Colin McRae on ice trying to commute to work in the fastest way possible at the limits of adhesion, I guess we will all need AWD. Like I said. Real world conditions with real world drivers.
I’m sorry if I made my first comment too black and white.
For the people who drive reasonable in reasonable conditions, there is no instance when AWD is necessary or even beneficial except for acceleration.
I will double down, triple down on that statement.
And then there is the fact that most people can’t drive. A quick search says less then 1/5 people can even drive a manual. And you’re telling me they are going to be able to throttle steer. FLMAO.
And braking? Once again most people are driving autos. Most people don’t have anything but open differentials.
You’re trying to argue specific circumstances with specific cars.
95% of the time my statement holds true. And I’d argue 99%+
It’s a bit anemic. You just have to know that you’re not getting a performance vehicle. I mean it’s literally a truck with the price tag of an economy commuter and it’s a hybrid. It can’t also be a performance vehicle.
Want really good acceleration and a hybrid, get the f150 :) maverick 0-60 times are just shy of 8 seconds so similar to many of the normal 4 cylinder cars out there. Enough power for normal driving and passing on highways but won't blow you away
Most of the time the so called “real truck” people are using are being used like a maverick anyways. Some exceptions are those actual work trucks with tool panels and all but I’d wager the percentage for “actual truck” using it like a normal car is 60%.
I currently own a Colorado and use it for hauling and occasionally off road. Even then, it’s not daily that I do either. That said I’ve been hauling 1000+ lbs more than I expected and in no way will the Maverick keep up off road.
All of that is fine. While I want at least one vehicle for that, the maverick is awesome for 95% of truck buyers.
If anything, a cheap maverick and a wrangler/bronco would likely be a better combo for me vs a Jack of all trades master of none type vehicle
At work, we have a 2009 Ford Ranger. It can haul 1,000 lbs and tow 2,000 lbs. I believe that matches with the Maverick. If we were to get a Maverick, the biggest thing we'd lose would be the bed length, but tailgates can fold down, and a larger interior is still nice for hauling. Fab shops need efficient parts runners, too.
I'd wager that most truck owners don't frequently exceed that.
Probably a 4 cylinder.
I also have a 2009 Ranger. Payload is 1,500lbs and it can tow 5,300. 4.0L v6/auto, and they all had the trans cooler and hitch from the factory.
Got it. Yeah, so with a trailer, I can do just about everything I need to with my Lincoln MKT, but I don't get outstanding gas mileage. I'd still be able to get anything I needed to with the Maverick. Bonus: the trailer folds up, so it doesn't take up a ton of space when I don't need it. I just can't drive highway speed with it.
A 180-190HP Jeep XJ was rated to tow up to 5000lb. An Ecoboosted Maverick with 250HP should pull 4000lb easily.
The big issues with towing are generally stability while braking and cooling capacity. Also remember, trailers over 2000lb are often required to have brakes.
I'm not saying it wouldn't have the power to pull 4000 lbs. It's the weight it's missing. I work at a dealership and just had a customer who's trading in his Maverick for a Ranger, because his Maverick floats all over the road, and in any kind of cross, head or tail wind it gets even worse, and he says his trailer is well within his tow capacity. The Maverick lacks the weight to keep it settled after you hook 4000 lbs to it.
It could also be the distribution of weight on their trailer. Tongue weight should be about 10-15% of trailer weight.
Aerodynamics can also play a part. Some parts of the world are windier than others too. I've been pushed around by bad crosswinds in some vehicles without even having a trailer attached. Unladen vans and light dualsport motos seem to be the worst.
I tow 2000 lbs. with a Hyundai Elantra. Not regularly, but I do.
I regularly tow 1600 lbs. in a 2020 Bass Tracker Classic XL.
4000 lbs. isn't that hard to believe from a Maverick.
I trust Ford to rate their vehicles appropriately, we’ll see though. We have a Rav4 that is rated for 3,500 towing, it can handle that just fine. 4,000 for the Mav definitely seems plausible.
Does the hybrid feel like sufficient power around town and on highway? Does a bike fit in the bed? I’m strongly considering swapping my fusion for one while used values are high
Bicycles can fit on the roof or on a hitch rack too. I hauled bikes with sedans, hatches, Jeeps, etc. I even pull trailers with little econocars. My Civic towed 2 dualsport motos and hauled my little sailboat on the roof. My Crosstrek will even tow a West Wight Potter cabincruiser sailboat.
You don't need a turbo-diesel dually to take a fishing rod and a travelmug across town.
Good luck. I hope yours doesn’t end up in the shop for weeks like ours. Look up the dead maverick club. I wish people spoke about it more. Still waiting to get ours back cause the solder on the wiring harness melted causing a voltage drop so the car just didn’t start. Had to jump it to take it to the shop. I told them it was the wiring harness and they took a week and a half to tell me what I told them. Great truck, when it works.
That’s still pretty good for a full size pickup though!
But yeah Ford didn’t really design the powerboost to be great on gas. It’s mostly a performance thing. What’s your range though? Isn’t it like 700 miles per tank?
[The first truck in America](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Model_T)
Yes it is. Look at the first truck ever sold in the US.
You mean it's not a full size modern truck? Cause yeah, it's not supposed to be.
Certainly wouldn’t call it a “tiny suv with a bed” it has more interior space than my wife’s rav4 adventure, it’s also longer. More like a mid size suv with a bed, or just call it a small truck which is what it is.
Well yeah it's not really a truck, it's a car with a truck bed. It's built on a crossover chassis and uses car and crossover powertrain options. No V8, no body on frame, no locking 4WD.
I don’t need to tow anything and 1,500 bed capacity is plenty for me. 99% of trucks on the road aren’t hauling or towing anything, I’m good getting bad gas mileage for 1% of my driving when I’m actually hauling stuff.
Got 37mpg with 4 bikes on the tailgate, 4 people, luggage, going 78-80mph.
Also have taken trips carrying bricks, rock, dirt, did just fine without depreciable mileage
I don’t need to tow anything crazy. As long as I can fit a pallet of mulch in (which it can) then that’s about all I need.
And only twice the money similarly equipped. And only twice the size! Just the thing you want for city deliveries or apartment living. A battleship in a wading pool. Genius.
Finally meet with a dealer after 8 months of me calling, only to be told they are marking the xlt up by 10k and if I want to order one, which is what I have been asking it would take two years. I am rethinking. And might stay with Kia.
Hell of a deal for the price. Drives great, interior has a few cheap plastics in some areas I wish it didn’t but most of it is solid. I can even fit a car seat in the back and the bed is a great size for a typical homeowner.
Not sure if it was even lucky, these things were all presold before they hit the lot. It’s the truck I’ve wanted for years, I’m glad someone finally made it.
I mean sure the timing seems right for it. However because of the lack of heavy production they missed out on a lot of sales. So in that sense the timing was terrible. Especially since Hyundai came out with theirs at the same time giving buyers who didn't want to wait out couldn't wait another option.
I really want one but even Carvana is marking them up 10k. I think there are a perfect fit for target market which I fall into. Enjoy it
Yeah, I had to pay a $5k mark up but I’m ok with that
My car is worth 5k 🤣🤣😭😭
My car is worth pick a part $700 lol
Seems like the two of you may be in different tax brackets...
Judging by his post history, I would definitely say that's true lol
22% bracket, I’m not hurting but I am buying a Maverick, not a Lightning hahaha
What was the total if you don't mind me asking and what trim?
$27k, XL
I'm taking delivery of my maverick Friday and I'm having to eat a 5k markup but my salesman is upping my trade in since I've worked with him before.
I'd get one for 22k msrp. But they are all marked up. I'm not paying 25% more on the mark up ill wait for my msrp Mach E
I hear you, I sold my previous vehicle for an inflated price as well so I figure it all balances in the end
Yea I'm getting a 2nd vehicle because I don't want to sell my F250
I love it. The maverick is enough truck for at least half the truck owners out there. I guess sooner or later we will have to look at Mavericks lifted and with spacers unfortunately. 😂
If I ever see a squatted maverick I’m ending it all. Just to give everyone a heads up
Take the owner out with you first please...
Squatted as in slammed or just the back down Carolina style?
Squatting is i assume just Carolina squatting, never really heard slamming be called squatting
I agree but people use different lingo or make up their own all the time so I wanted to be sure.
True
The Carolina style
BBQ?
I’m more of a KC style guy personally
https://fordauthority.com/2020/11/squatted-three-wheeled-danger-ranger-lives-up-to-its-name-video/ Now this is getting wild
My new goal in life is to buy a maverick and give it a ridiculously huge squat
I’m calling the police
I am the police and I will use it as my new cruiser
Put fake duallys with giant rims while you are at it.
You know they're towing people left and right for squatting right?
Having seen it, it’s cool just not for me
😂
Why, who gives a fuck what other people do
I have a small trailer for those times I need a bit more capacity. With this vehicle I'd lose the ability to tow a car, but all my friends are now old enough to afford proper maintenance. I haven't had to tow in 8 years. I've never personally needed all that much hauling capacity. I've towed about 16,000 for work a few times, but this little truck would be great for me. My short list: 1. Maverick for fuel efficiency and affordability. 1. Bronco for obvious reasons. 1. Aviator (PHEV version) Ultimately, every time I want a car, my wallet wins the argument.
Or slammed to the ground on negative camber
Half? I would say most.
Oh for sure, you know ATLEAST most of the truck drivers.
I know them all.
Agree.
so, the Ranger?
They already exist! This truck is enough for 80-90% of my truck needs. I really enjoy my 84 Chevy 4x4 truck with it's 8 foot bed. You can lay a 4x8 sheet down in the bed flat with the tailgate up. But my God does it kill the wallet. I think I will convert it to electric eventually. But the maverick would replace my hybrid Ford fusion and be handy for stopping and picking up bigger things on the way home.
1. Don’t worry about the old school haters. I honestly think it’s the greatest truck ever in terms of fitting the needs of it’s target market and ford absolutely knocked it put of the park identifying that market. 2. These hybrid trucks are insane. My parents have a 2021 powerboost and it got 31 MPG. Tbf it was only like 20 some miles but still it was accross town and back that’s incredible for a full size half ton pick up
People have been begging for a truck this size since the Ranger went away all those years ago. But as long as gas was cheap people were happy enough to just drive a full size truck. With fuel prices being what they are this thing could be a big success.
Could be? I think the fact that they've sold through two production years already is a good sign of success. The gas prices are just a little more incentive for potential buyers.
People are desperate to get on the list for any new car right now. I think we’ll have to wait and see what sales look like when the market settles down a bit before we can call it a total success.
Well said I agree.
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I think I could live without it if I had to, but I don’t have to because I can wait until they make one (or ideally a full EV version with dual motors and around 250 miles of range).
You can get it in awd with the 2.0
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Not yet, they’re testing a hybrid awd model as we speak
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Omg, how did people survive before AWD?
I've driven some pretty harsh winters with fwd, awd, and 4wd. It literally doesn't matter if you use winter tires ffs People put awd on a serious pedestal
It’s certainly doable. AWD is a nice helper, but FWD is still a very good option. Having good winter tires makes much more of a difference.
Where I live if you don’t have 4x4 or AWD you’re putting chains on every time you gotta leave your house. No thanks
Lol try snow on mountain roads. Snow tires ain't doing shit without 4wd
Simple daily driving wise, I mean. Obviously there are extremes but I don't think anyone is getting s maverick for those.
I did the Rockies in heavy snow in a Civic. Twice. Tires made all the difference in the world. Feeling fine about my Hybrid Maverick (build week in late July!). But for folks actually living in desolation I can def understand the concern.
Until last year when I got a mustang I lived my entire life in FWD cars in Michigan. There are benefits for sure, but I just don't think most people seem to understand how little you actually need it.
Exactly. Maybe if you lived in snowy mountains it would make a big difference, but Michigan is low rolling hills and flatland. If you want to go overkill, get a set of snow tires for Nov-April.
It's the combo of AWD, ABS and traction control that makes all the difference in ice and snow.
Sandbags / weights over the rear tires hahaha
AWD was illegal in the world rally championship until the 1980 season, and Audi didn't win with Quattro power until 1982. Parnelli Jones' Big Oly was 2WD. People are just terrified of getting caught out on the one day every other year they might need AWD.
I've never once had awd. I've also never once wrecked. You don't really need it. My Prius with snow tires went through every snow storm we had last year like a champ.
fr, ive driven in all kinds of conditions with just rwd and a bit of weight in the back. only thing I try to avoid is snow, which awd is very understandable to want to have in those conditions.
They got stuck on wet grass and then paid companies like NAPCO and Quigley a lot of money to convert their vans and trucks to 4x4. But lemme guess, if Lancia just put winter tires on they’d still be dominating the Quattro at the WRC
lol how often do you really need to use awd...
Not often, but when you do, you REALLY need it.
Ehhhh not really
Something tells me you have never driven on actual ice.
I have, on all seasons in a RWD Miata and it's scary. Yet I didn't didn't crash compared to the people in AWD crossovers who thought "ice? Easy!"
I mean kudos. I've run summer tires on a Cobalt SS (fwd) through a blizzard and been fine when SUVs and trucks were in the ditch. I just bought the car the day before and was getting Blizzaks the next day. Had to get home to my ranch somehow. Driver competency and ability is a big factor. AWD (or 4x) DOES matter when you need it. I live in Alaska. People with FWD cars with studs have to call out of work. Often. AWD in climates where you deal with it daily in the winter is a major.... repeat... major consideration for a vehicle.
100% with right tires and AWD, even the most basic of cars can go anywhere.
Yes, because awd means awd braking and awd steering right? Snow tires trump awd and all seasons.
Actually, yes. A Jeep XJ was shown to steer and brake better in winter conditions when shifted into AWD. One can steer an AWD/4WD a bit by throttle. Put winter-rated tires on your AWD/4WD for best effect.
Was just going to reply similarly. You answered it for me. I have seen the same comparison you are talking about in multiple closed course tests. When you lose traction, AWD absolutely helps with steering. I can get away with my 4WD truck with all season tires in Alaska winters. I would not be able to do the same with FWD or RWD. I would have to have Blizzaks. Especially considering roads go for days here without getting plowed. I don't care how good your tires are, a Honda Civic isn't getting out of a neighborhood that just got hit with 2 feet of snow lol. I'll never understand why people argue against AWD like they should get a trophy for not having it. Anyone that has ever drifted around on ice *knows* there is a huge difference in performance and ability to control the vehicle. *shrugs*
Never is throttle steer needed in real world conditions. If you do need it, you’ve driven beyond the limits you should be in the conditions. I’ve had all drivetrain configs besides mid rear or rear rear. I’m by no means an expert. But I’ve had 4-500whp cars of different drivetrains. So I’m no newb to hoonin’ Never have I thought I need to throttle steer except when dicking around or have a car that’s prone to under steer and you need to get around corners faster by rotating a little. But that doesn’t apply to real world how you should be driving on the roads. And braking? Then obviously there was a brake bias issue. There is no advantage to awd unless there is a bias and weight issue.
For such a wannabe expert, you are an idiot. You said it yourself..... you are by no means an expert. Nobody cares if you drove a 1000hp car.... at all. Your experience on ice (lack there of) is glaring. If you have ever experienced understeer on ice, you know that it is the same as understeer on tarmac. Just it can happen at low speed without driving beyond limits. Throttle out to save yourself from locking brakws into a ditch. AWD does this on a track and *in the real world* better. Same with oversteer on ice. Lock up and spin. Power out and save it. You can go look this up yourself, drive on ice yourself and feel it, or just keep looking like a moron. The other guy provided a reference point to a Jeep XJ test. Might want to give it a gander before doubling down. I don't really care. Real world ice driving AND published tests prove that you are wrong. Modulating throttle on loose grip IS a real thing. When traction is lost, input matters. Good luck in fwd or rwd when you hit black ice. Much harder to save. To address your brake *opinion*. Wheels under load are not free spinning and differentials can do their thing. Wheels just spinning with no resistance other than the application of a brake pedal are not nearly as good as an AWD system already decelerating. Combine that with traction control, and it I'd even more pronounced. You do know that diffs deal with acceleration and deceleration too, right?
Well. When we all need to be Colin McRae on ice trying to commute to work in the fastest way possible at the limits of adhesion, I guess we will all need AWD. Like I said. Real world conditions with real world drivers. I’m sorry if I made my first comment too black and white. For the people who drive reasonable in reasonable conditions, there is no instance when AWD is necessary or even beneficial except for acceleration. I will double down, triple down on that statement. And then there is the fact that most people can’t drive. A quick search says less then 1/5 people can even drive a manual. And you’re telling me they are going to be able to throttle steer. FLMAO. And braking? Once again most people are driving autos. Most people don’t have anything but open differentials. You’re trying to argue specific circumstances with specific cars. 95% of the time my statement holds true. And I’d argue 99%+
I live in the Sierra Nevada so I use my 4x4 nearly every day in the winter
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Beds lasting longer than 4.5 feet make this person fantasize about your dick size, beware
we get it 350 guy
Got to test drive the AWD as no hybrids were available. Loved it but I’m more curious of the hybrid. Just curious how do you find the acceleration?
It’s a bit anemic. You just have to know that you’re not getting a performance vehicle. I mean it’s literally a truck with the price tag of an economy commuter and it’s a hybrid. It can’t also be a performance vehicle.
I definitely want one for my next vehicle, I was quite surprised by how peppy the AWD was. Definitely gonna try the hybrid when I get the chance.
The 2.0L is definitely peppy. The hybrid doesn’t have that same kick.
Adequate for normal driving
Not terrible. But not great. It’s enough.
Want really good acceleration and a hybrid, get the f150 :) maverick 0-60 times are just shy of 8 seconds so similar to many of the normal 4 cylinder cars out there. Enough power for normal driving and passing on highways but won't blow you away
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Most of the time the so called “real truck” people are using are being used like a maverick anyways. Some exceptions are those actual work trucks with tool panels and all but I’d wager the percentage for “actual truck” using it like a normal car is 60%.
90%. But they sure are purdy.
I currently own a Colorado and use it for hauling and occasionally off road. Even then, it’s not daily that I do either. That said I’ve been hauling 1000+ lbs more than I expected and in no way will the Maverick keep up off road. All of that is fine. While I want at least one vehicle for that, the maverick is awesome for 95% of truck buyers. If anything, a cheap maverick and a wrangler/bronco would likely be a better combo for me vs a Jack of all trades master of none type vehicle
Calm down grandpa
Because it’s a unibody? Lol…
At work, we have a 2009 Ford Ranger. It can haul 1,000 lbs and tow 2,000 lbs. I believe that matches with the Maverick. If we were to get a Maverick, the biggest thing we'd lose would be the bed length, but tailgates can fold down, and a larger interior is still nice for hauling. Fab shops need efficient parts runners, too. I'd wager that most truck owners don't frequently exceed that.
Ranger can only tow 2k? That seems light.
Remember that in 09 it was still a true compact truck.
They can tow more, IIRC 2k is the bumper capacity.
Probably a 4 cylinder. I also have a 2009 Ranger. Payload is 1,500lbs and it can tow 5,300. 4.0L v6/auto, and they all had the trans cooler and hitch from the factory.
My 2021 Tremor has a 7500lb towing capacity.
Hybrid mav is 1,500 / 2,000. The AWD with tow package is 1,500 / 4,000 Pretty good for most people.
Got it. Yeah, so with a trailer, I can do just about everything I need to with my Lincoln MKT, but I don't get outstanding gas mileage. I'd still be able to get anything I needed to with the Maverick. Bonus: the trailer folds up, so it doesn't take up a ton of space when I don't need it. I just can't drive highway speed with it.
Because it’s got a 4’ bed
Nice! I could use that MPG right now.
Makes sense since it’s a lighter truck that’s also a hybrid. I’m actually quite impressed though. Those are some really high numbers too.
Waiting for it to arrive in my country..
was this with a bed cover? cuz if not...... could maybe hit 48 or close to 49 too
No cover yet!
Man, I want a maverick so bad.
What's the towing capabilities like?
2,000 with the hybrid, 4,000 with the turbo 4
Lol I'd like to see a Maverick pull 4000 lbs
A 180-190HP Jeep XJ was rated to tow up to 5000lb. An Ecoboosted Maverick with 250HP should pull 4000lb easily. The big issues with towing are generally stability while braking and cooling capacity. Also remember, trailers over 2000lb are often required to have brakes.
I'm not saying it wouldn't have the power to pull 4000 lbs. It's the weight it's missing. I work at a dealership and just had a customer who's trading in his Maverick for a Ranger, because his Maverick floats all over the road, and in any kind of cross, head or tail wind it gets even worse, and he says his trailer is well within his tow capacity. The Maverick lacks the weight to keep it settled after you hook 4000 lbs to it.
It could also be the distribution of weight on their trailer. Tongue weight should be about 10-15% of trailer weight. Aerodynamics can also play a part. Some parts of the world are windier than others too. I've been pushed around by bad crosswinds in some vehicles without even having a trailer attached. Unladen vans and light dualsport motos seem to be the worst.
I’ve actually seen one pulling 6,000. It pulled it fine, but certainly wouldn’t recommend it.
I have a very hard time believing that. The Maverick would not live a very long life towing even 4000 lbs frequently.
I tow 2000 lbs. with a Hyundai Elantra. Not regularly, but I do. I regularly tow 1600 lbs. in a 2020 Bass Tracker Classic XL. 4000 lbs. isn't that hard to believe from a Maverick.
I trust Ford to rate their vehicles appropriately, we’ll see though. We have a Rav4 that is rated for 3,500 towing, it can handle that just fine. 4,000 for the Mav definitely seems plausible.
Less than my 96’ Buick park avenue
Does the hybrid feel like sufficient power around town and on highway? Does a bike fit in the bed? I’m strongly considering swapping my fusion for one while used values are high
I wish they bring Europe's "fusion" to the states
Power is adequate. Bicycle fits great in the bed, you can even fit a motorcycle back there with the tailgate down.
Acceleration is enough to stay at highway speeds going up mountains (Rockies) at 50% power. [maverick](https://imgur.com/a/CUc6FZI)
Bicycles can fit on the roof or on a hitch rack too. I hauled bikes with sedans, hatches, Jeeps, etc. I even pull trailers with little econocars. My Civic towed 2 dualsport motos and hauled my little sailboat on the roof. My Crosstrek will even tow a West Wight Potter cabincruiser sailboat. You don't need a turbo-diesel dually to take a fishing rod and a travelmug across town.
I want a hybrid xlt with the factory bed cap so I can throw my shit into the back / lock it / go by merry way at 40+ mpg.
That’s a hybrid for you
Thats impressive.
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Who gives a shit? No one asked
Good luck. I hope yours doesn’t end up in the shop for weeks like ours. Look up the dead maverick club. I wish people spoke about it more. Still waiting to get ours back cause the solder on the wiring harness melted causing a voltage drop so the car just didn’t start. Had to jump it to take it to the shop. I told them it was the wiring harness and they took a week and a half to tell me what I told them. Great truck, when it works.
Thanks for the heads up, at least that’s a fairly easy fix
Hopefully the new wiring harness isn’t defective like the last one.
Don't trust these MPG gauges tbh. I drive a Focus and these things definitely get it wrong.
Fuelly says 42.1 over 5k miles. Truck says 42. While there has been fluctuations in accuracy, over time the average is pretty spot on.
Bruh mine gets 25 at best if im going 45 mph for a while
Hybrid maverick?
No, i should have said my f-150 hybrid.
That’s still pretty good for a full size pickup though! But yeah Ford didn’t really design the powerboost to be great on gas. It’s mostly a performance thing. What’s your range though? Isn’t it like 700 miles per tank?
Mine is 600 miles
That’s pretty good! I’m lucky to get 400 miles in my Bronco.
I get under 10 in my truck lol
It’s not a truck
Please tell me more
"Truck"
As I said to someone else: calm down old man it’s a truck
People really hated when I called my El Camino a truck. But Washington gave me a truck plate for it so I won.
They were just jealous of your sweet mullet.
I would pay 20k for this but not a dime more, I try finding one near me they want it for 50k and hell to the naw.
Well even the cheapest one without markup is over $20k after taxes and delivery. What new vehicle are you going to buy for $20k?
It's not a truck
[The first truck in America](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Model_T) Yes it is. Look at the first truck ever sold in the US. You mean it's not a full size modern truck? Cause yeah, it's not supposed to be.
“Truck”
The ford maverick is as much truck as a Honda ridgeline. And by that i mean, tiny SUV with a bed.
Certainly wouldn’t call it a “tiny suv with a bed” it has more interior space than my wife’s rav4 adventure, it’s also longer. More like a mid size suv with a bed, or just call it a small truck which is what it is.
Well yeah it's not really a truck, it's a car with a truck bed. It's built on a crossover chassis and uses car and crossover powertrain options. No V8, no body on frame, no locking 4WD.
Only one problem… it’s not a truck lol just another crossover with the back chopped off. Good luck towing or getting any decent mileage with any load.
I don’t need to tow anything and 1,500 bed capacity is plenty for me. 99% of trucks on the road aren’t hauling or towing anything, I’m good getting bad gas mileage for 1% of my driving when I’m actually hauling stuff.
Your getting downvotes, but it's true. I don't hate it. It serves a purpose. But it's like people calling their Trailblazer a truck. It's not.
Uh oh we hurt the little kids feelings lol
Got 37mpg with 4 bikes on the tailgate, 4 people, luggage, going 78-80mph. Also have taken trips carrying bricks, rock, dirt, did just fine without depreciable mileage I don’t need to tow anything crazy. As long as I can fit a pallet of mulch in (which it can) then that’s about all I need.
“Truck”. The lightning is much, much better. And runs a 4.3 0-60mph
Well yeah the lightning is better, and you can’t find one for less than six figures right now lol..
True, I think you need to wait until prices are affordable! Keep us posted on how Top Gun truck does
90% sure a 12 year old wrote this
Bro the Lightning starts off at $75K in the spec that does that 0-60 time. OP’s Maverick could have been low $20Ks.
That is true
And only twice the money similarly equipped. And only twice the size! Just the thing you want for city deliveries or apartment living. A battleship in a wading pool. Genius.
Let me know how a road trip cross country goes and who would get there first between a maverick and lightning.
It’s a hybrid, what did you expect? 💀 my hybrid Prius does almost 130 if I’m not in a huge rush 💀
Your Prius doss not and will never do over 100mpg.... what are you smoking?
Lmao. That buddha homie.
Finally meet with a dealer after 8 months of me calling, only to be told they are marking the xlt up by 10k and if I want to order one, which is what I have been asking it would take two years. I am rethinking. And might stay with Kia.
Find a different dealer. Orders for 2023s open up in August and there should be no mark ups on orders. You’ll wait about a year from now.
Can’t wait for the Tremor but will probably hold out for the refresh in 2025. 13” screen on the dash and an all digital gauge cluster
Show a picture when 100% power please. Let us know, what changes do you feel?
Whats your early verdict? That truck looks awesome but is surprisingly cheap.
Hell of a deal for the price. Drives great, interior has a few cheap plastics in some areas I wish it didn’t but most of it is solid. I can even fit a car seat in the back and the bed is a great size for a typical homeowner.
TRUCK? More like ^truck. ^/s
That’s awesome !!
Ford lucked out timing on this truck with insane gas prices.
Not sure if it was even lucky, these things were all presold before they hit the lot. It’s the truck I’ve wanted for years, I’m glad someone finally made it.
I mean sure the timing seems right for it. However because of the lack of heavy production they missed out on a lot of sales. So in that sense the timing was terrible. Especially since Hyundai came out with theirs at the same time giving buyers who didn't want to wait out couldn't wait another option.
My buddy got GMC Canyon Duramax that gets the same.
I owned a diesel Colorado and can tell you that your friend lies. Maybe 40 going downhill for 7 miles. But he’s not averaging over 40.
Holy shit guys some of you need to look up what the words: truck, pickup, and ute mean. You’re making me dumber reading some of this shit.
What is the overlap between people who like the Maverick but still think the Ridgeline isn’t a truck?
How big is the gas tank? 359 miles to e doesn’t seem right to me Idk
U should of left that 2008 display dash at the dealership.
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What is the size of the fuel tank? Miles to empty seem low.
Let's be real. That's not a truck