Thanks for posting, great to see this level of detail for an area rarely seen

Best undercarriage Maverick video I've seen. This was exactly what I was going to do the first day of getting mine.

For us gearheads this video is not only very informative but appreciated. Thanks for doing this video and hope there is similar videos being made.

Nice job on showing the under carriage and drive line!!

Saw a hybrid on a lift. The muffler had a lot of rust. The reviewer commented that it was unlikely to make it out of warranty ($$). Glad to see that this one was in better condition.

Great tour! Thank you! 👍

👋👋👏👏👏👏👏 beautiful video , I hope you do more videos like this one and show under trucks or cars , we appreciate videos like this one.❤️💪

Just like everyone else, this is exactly what I was looking for. Looking at how buried the turbo is, it will probably be a big job to replace and possibly needing the cradle to be removed as in other models I have seen. I'd love a video of you showing the service procedure for the turbo replacement, even if it's just via the computer. The previous gen turbos would wear out pretty fast (70k miles and less in some cases) so it'd be good to know what one is in for.

I would have to custom order one two-wheel drive. Distributing power to the rear just adds complications -- for a $3305 feature I'll never need.

Finally the exoskeleton. Fix on road repair. Im sold. Looks solid

Great video, thank you for the content 👍🏻

Fantastic video, thanks. My 2015 Genesis has a similar ridiculous layout with the addition of about 8 plastic push pins to remove at the bumper which always fall out between oil changes. At 2 years, half of the metal bolts were rusted and broke off. For all the remaining bolts, I replaced with stainless steel and use anti seize. If these bolts aren’t stainless or aluminum (check with a magnet), I will replace them with stainless on the first oil change. Cutting an oil filter access hole is easier said than done. I tried it with my Genesis and it was a failure. Using zip ties to hold the panel in place was really suboptimal. I wound up having to replace the pan when this access panel fell out and was dragging the ground. My 2017 Chrysler Pacifica van has a great built-in plastic swing down door with a hinge that is perfect for accessing the drain bolt and brilliantly, the oil filter is at the top side of the engine just like my 85 Peugeot and many of the European cars as well as Subaru. I use a Fomoto drain valve for easy oil drain on all of my cars for the last 20 years.

Nice Build, Nice Video Thanks

Technology can be a wonderful thing such as our ability to watch this video with excellent resolution. It also has greatly increased fuel economy in many vehicles but with so much electronically controlled on that vehicle it’s almost certain to have several issues. Cautious optimism here.

Great video, thank you very much.

Just picked up a 2022 2.0L XLT 4K tow 4x4 Off Road Lux packages with 12.6K miles from Carmax late May 2023. Got the 150K mile Maxcare warranty with it. So far has had three (3) oil changes including one by Carmax right before I bought it. Been driving that thing a lot including towing a 21 foot camper dry weight 3200 lbs and have racked up 3K miles since purchase. Over this past weekend I had a dealer perform The Works service so make that four (4) oil changes in the first 15.5K miles. Plan on doing 5K oil changes as I'll be towing at least 1K miles a month.

Great Video

Good video, thank you 👍

GReat video. But while you're under there and have all the shielding off. Hit it with some Fluid Film while it's new so rust won't form in the future. You will be glad you did after a while.

Thanks for this vid, now I know where the cat is exactly located

I wish they would have added a trap door to make oil changes easier. I think I saw it on a Prius and it’s a good idea instead of taking the whole panel off

I am considering buying an XL FWD 2.0, when the buyer frenzy and lack of availability is over. Unfortunately I am having doubts with Ford's quality of recent years, including the 2.0 ecoboost issues. We own 3 Rangers with the 2.3 Mazda design engines. One has 304k. They have been very reliable, with routine maintenance and a few minor repairs. Thank you for your videos.

Add oil filter door to the aerodynamic shroud plate.

I noticed a large space in front of the rear differential. I wondering if that space could be used for an additional battery if ford is planning to make it a PHEV in the future.

15 bolts to remove plate to change engine oil. Do they have 24 screws to open glove box?

Does the maverick have a fill port for the transmission fluid or have they made it a closed system?

The plate is a skid plate, it protects the oil pan. It's not just for aerodynamics.

Please show the hybrid Maverick underbody too please 😀

Best underside look I've seen! Does it look possible to fabricate a front-mounted 2 inch receiver? I use a SnowSport snow plow on my Subaru Baja which I would want to move to here. Is there a radiator between where the tow hooks would be?

I'd love to see if the awd rear suspension would bolt on to the hybrid. Not for adding awd (would be nice) but for the suspension geometry.

I'm getting this truck 2.0 Turbo AWD yup :)

It needs holes to get to oil drain plug and filter or easier access than removing 15 bolts

I have a Maverick with the FX4 package. You have to take the skid plates off to do an oil change on it

This is great! Thanks! Is the bottom shield / cover made of metal or plastic? There ought to be a way for the home mechanic to cobble up removable covers for the oil filter and drain plug to avoid having to remove / reinstall 15 fasteners. Ford should've thought of this. They thought of everything else!

Does this one have the FX4 package or is it just regular 4x4. Great video with lots of detail. I hope to get one eventually.

I seen that they have two holes for the rear diff mount to the subframe when looking at it from behind. I wonder if they are using the same rear subframe as they are the bronco sport? I also noticed that the front wheel bearings look as though they are pressed in. And the rear are bolted in with 4 bolts. Are the rear lower control arms for the mulit-link aluminium or just shiny steel? Kind of sucks seeing the big bushings on the front control arm are the kind that tend to fail sooner rather than later. I hope they can be easily pressed out of the aluminium arms they used without distorting the arms too much. All in all, its similar to my 03' VDC Ouback underneath.

the wiring harnesses are much better and the electronics than they were in the past.

Be interesting to see how that exposed wiring holds up in the rust belt.

Nice video. I love the ease of maintenance on this truck. Oil changes and tuneups seem like a breeze. Good gas mileage can make this my daily driver instead of my current half-ton truck getting 16 mpg.

Can anyone tell me why they don't make a 2 door, small box maverick?

2:20 I'm not sure about the wires exposed underneath. It's a Truck, so it could go through water.

I will keep my 2011 Ranger, tried and true.

You think the wiring outside will cause problems in coming years?

Hello. is this a kia?? with ford badge?

Squirrels would chew those wires where i live . They love wires to chew for some reason .🤔

Looks a lot different than my 4x4 Ranger. The Ranger has steel skid plates even without FX4.

Seems like a huge pain to do an oil change. Chevy puts small 10x10 cut outs in key areas of the skid plate, like oil filter, and drain plug, enough to reach a hand up in there no problem.

Why do you think the reason Ford did not put a plastic engine cover on the Maverick engine like the Escape? I understand some folks are ordering the Escape engine cover to dress up the engine and reduce noise. But as we all know, there may have been a design purpose from Ford Engineers to deal with heat. Anyone have thoughts on this? Overall great video. Thanks for sharing.

Question. can you swap a differential lock on the maverick ?

Is that the catalytic converter right below the drive shaft from the PTO unit?

what type of catalytic converter lock should I buy for this truck? my neighbors have been hit with twikers stealing them from their F150's, My maverick is on order

Was thinking about ordering one,but i think i'll wait to see what problems they might have.

Seem like a well built vehicle? You think the drive train will hold up okay? Will have to baby the transmission?

If I was going to get this, I'd get the proven 2.5L hybrid with A/T or CVT if possible.

Wonder how all those electrical connections will hold up while running through deep pockets of water during flooding.

OMG outside wiring in a truck!!! Recipe for disaster

How long you think one of these would last?

Is that a resonator/muffler just behind the engine between the front seats? It almost looks like a catalytic converter with no down steam sensor

Nice and clean. Too bad dealers will ask upwards of $19.999 for one. :)

Whatever you do, don't try to take this thing off road! Looks like Ford built a Subaru Baja to me. That said, this will be a perfect truck for someone who lives in a the city and just needs to haul things around every once in a while.

Maverick has the most videos and its not even January 2022 yet. Today is October 27, 2021

Why didn't they cut a hole for the oil filter?

Did you convert it to an actual 4x4? They only come in AWD and FWD

Three years in where I live that underside would look way different. That plate would become very difficult to remove for the oil change too. Many of these parts look very expensive to replace.

Where was this recorded?

This plate Is not for fuel Sumption it’s only on the 4 x 4 options it’s to protect the transmission oil pan and the other vital components so he’s got it wrong

Idk about all wheel drive or hybrid tech , a front only pure petro unit would be my choice if I was in the market. Be a decent people mover with hauling capabilities. It will handle 75% of peoples' needs . Much better option than another usless " crossover " . I believe the suv moniker can be pandered no more . They all look the same and serve no purpose well . Only good enough at alot of things and excellent at none . The crossover suv hopefully is part of the past.

FIFTEEN SCREWS. And they couldn't put the oil filter on top of the engine so one could do a siphon oil change?

These Mexican trucks are pretty cool, and selling higher than MSRP. It's got 2 more doors than I need, but I like them.

People are going to tear these things up lol

Why don't they have a two door model?

are you using the correct terminology? 4x4= all wheel drive PTU = Power Transfer Unit ... or ?

Modern simplicity I guess.

Light duty, but hey, it is what it is. Subaru has sold millions of AWD rigs similar to this. As long as knuckleheads that are used to heavy duty 4WD trucks with solid axles don't go testing it's limits, it should do fine. I'm waiting for Whistling Diesel to test one out.

I just looked at one up here in Alberta. Lariat package 46K.

FYI I sat in a Ford Maverick. I'm 6'4" over 250 lbs. When I put the drivers seat in the position that I'm comfortable, no one over 5' could sit in the seat behind me. I ordered one by it's for myself and wife. Mostly myself. Just giving you some info these guys aren't.//

@ 4:38 It almost looked like #4 ignition coil was being blocked by a fuel line to the high pressure pump..

All the under hood tubing looks like my wife’s 84 Honda Prelude twin carb …lol

The Mavericks look but, I ordered the 2022 bronco.

There’s no four wheel drive on any maverick , only AWD ???

Is it okay to say "it's a truck"? So many people get upset when anyone says the Maverick, Ridgeline, and Santa Cruz, are a truck. Well done Ford, and priced to sell many! Reminds me of my 1987 Nissan Hardbody, but better.

15 removals just to start an oil change sounds more like a scam to get you in the repair shop @ 100+ an hour

Will I have to worry about someone stealing with my cat? Looks pretty easy to get to

So I can Repo the car, demand the keys and tow it from the front…. That’s cool!

i have seen video of hybrid, the 4x4 turbo way better in my opinion

Wow. It’s tight under there! How much do you have to take off to get to the turbo and ABS for service? I hope we don’t see broken exhaust manifolds, turbos and transmission/trans axles becoming major failure points on these guys. And these definitely are soft off roaders. Your not going to be doing much rock crawling, stump jumping or mud bogging. To much exposed fragile stuff. The salty road lands are going to eat all that exposed wiring and connectors like Halloween candy! I would like to see the undersides of an FX4 package truck to see what the armor protection looks like. This one is just the AWD model. No skid plates or tow hooks. But I still really like this little truck! It will do everything I want and need it to do. I am not a hard core off road person. Otherwise I would be looking at wranglers, gladiators and papa Broncos. Good to see what the underside looks like. Thanks.

Thanks, want no part of it.

I can’t wait until all cars are electric

I don’t know what this is, but it’s not a truck. At first glance I thought it was a reimagining of the Sport Trac, but it is even that.

A solenoid to disconnect the rear drive shaft? Don't think so......This is ALL WHEEL DRIVE> Continuously.

I guess the screws will be stripped out after a few oil changes ..

Stick with the big Ford trucks.

I've seen automotive press and KZfaq videos that harp on the Maverick having an ugly and cluttered engine compartment. I see an easier to service engine with no crap plastic cover to remove before you do anything. There are many vehicles that look tidier but the same components are there but much harder to access.

Lots of wiring exposed for the hungry mice.

Wow no access tunnels for oil changes? Come on now that's amateur levels of design. Also all that exposed wiring looks like a big recipe for disaster when it comes to corrosion, guess you can't drive the maverick in the rain.

There is not that much in there to warrant the cost.

Doesn't look like it as a frame. Looks more like a unibody type thing

uv shaft looks angled not good

Are the wires soybean based critters love soybean

Upskirt view. Oh yea.