The teeth in the rear, in front of the spare tire, is a method to deflate the spare in the event of a rear end collision. That whole system acts as a "crush zone" to give greater protection to the gas tank, passenger compartment and battery ! Think of it as an airbag in reverse. The act of "deflation" absorbs the energy in a rear end crash. Simple, but effective !

These are the types of videos you just don't see before purchasing vehicles. This should be standard on any vehicle being sold anywhere. Consumers not only have the right to know, they 'should' know what they are getting. Well done video mate.

Thanks for that! I sure don't need another video explaining the cup holders and bed tie downs. This is useable stuff to learn while I wait for my hybrid. The high voltage info is good too. I work with high voltage at my workplace and have those insulated pull sticks around too.

An unexpectedly dark video with the "life saver" and "after life saver" notes :-D The teeth at the back wheel are very interesting. Fantastic catch.

Great video, good to see the Maverick's underbelly...The tool at 4:39 is a "Shepard's hook" used as a high voltage rescue device in electrical work. You're right about the opened or closed casket...

I was out in my Hybrid yesterday when it was 97 degrees. I pulled into a parking lot so my wife could run in for one item so I let the air conditioner run for the ten minutes it took for her to come back out. I like that the engine did not have to run for that amount of time while I sat there in cool comfort.

Thank you for this video, very informative!

Learned a lot - wicked video!

They are going to sell a ton of these, great little truck that sips gas.

Excellent video and commentary for us gearheads that like this sort of thing! Thank you for doing it! The whole drive system seems pretty impressive...

What do you think about the build quality? Thanks for the view of the hybrid components.

Thank,s for the video, amazing explanation now I know lots more about my 23 m1 hybrid .

Great video thanks for taking the time to record and share

should BE NOTED this is NOT an UNRELIABLE belt-CVT It is planetary like the Toyota Hybrids use.

Very good technical information, Thanks for sharing this video I love bottom views 😁

Agree with others - so many videos on seats and radios and cupholders ugh ! Yours gives the info I need. Thanks. I'm slightly dissapointed with Ford's choice to use 450V. I like the near 200-volt batteries on the Prius and others. For such a small battery, it seems a waste to use such high voltage. I noticed others calling it a lithium ion battery. I thought these were lithium iron phosphate - but not sure. The exhaust heat exchanger is good idea, IMO. In winter, these vehicles will need battery heating, and I suspect the engine coolant is not enough to heat both the cabin and battery. One other lost opportunity on front drive pickup trucks - the rear bed can be made really low - but for some reason, no manufacturer seems to think thats a good idea.

Great video showing the components underneath they hybrid Maverick.. very interesting!.. I ordered my XLT Hybrid mid August in Velocity Blue. Looking forward to getting it..

Thanks for the great video. The exhaust is a rust wear item here in the north. There is a special place in hell for the managers who decided the coolant heat exchanger should be part of the ‘short’ life exhaust system.

15 screws holding on the splash shield to do a oil change ?!? Definitely cutting mine up when it arrives

You might have saved someone's life with this video.... I know you saved mine 😃

Thanks I learned alot from your video. Especially, about the hybrid portion of the Maverick.

Nice job. Now I'll know what my truck will look like underneath when I get it in a year or so.👌

Hi 👋 the bracket on the mufler i am pretty sure is a heat shield for the spare tire , i have see this on CRV, because the spare will probably never be use, so is to prevant the spare to slowly cook or cook mark lol 👍

I have seen a couple of videos of Toyota hybrid batteries being replaced. The process looked fairly easy to do it. Can't wait to see a video of a Maverick hybrid battery being replaced. Will it be crazy technical or easy do?

Looking at all the components underneath, at 22k Ford has to be losing money on every base Mav they build. Even the options seem cheap by today's standards. Ex, the hitch receiver and 4 pin wiring is only $100 upgrade. That would cost a lot more later. Inflation announced at 6.8% for last month so my bet is 2023 msrp has to go up at least that much. Eco version with similar hwy mpg can still be ordered. There are still dealers that will order for you at msrp.

I can’t wait for Toyota to make their competitor.

3:08 am I wrong to feel uncomfortable about where that brake lane is floating?

great video. do you know if the gas engine in this has a timing belt?

I've added about 160K to the used 2011 Escape hybrid I bought. A bit simpler. My battery is air-cooled & in the rear interior. I use it for delivery work so the pump for the dc converter electronics has run a LOT of hours. I always listen for the wine of that pump though because that's where troubles occur if it stops working.

Interesting, thanks. Didn't see the catalytic convertor; how accessible (hidden) is it? Just had one stolen off my Honda Element, and will need to park my Maverick Hybrid on the street.

awesome video. Thank you for that Can you also do a similar bottom view for 2021 escape plugin hybrid thank you

Really nice video I enjoy seing the underneath of it to get an idea of how much room it has for DIY . Question if I disconnect the “life saver “ which disengages the contacts for HV batt. Do I need a scanner or factory Ford laptop to re-ingage procedure for contacts

would u consider undercoating this truck ?

Hearing a lot of concern over cheap products used underneath and exposed wiring. Any real rust issues driving in northeast? Thoughts on longevity? Also concerned about AWD Ecoboost model (which I prefer).

Dang that tooth bracket near the tire is weird🤔

So the AC compressor is electric powered the water pump too,. There is no regular alternator (inside Ecvt, starter too) so I assume there is no serpentine belt on front of engine since there is nothing to drive. ? One less thing to change.

BTW the base models are made where my Focus was made. R=Hermosillo in the VIN

They could’ve put the oil filter topside so you could use an extractor and not have to remove the cover.

Wow《☆》I like the concept but👍✔In reality it seems like Maverick hybirds have a myriad of things that can go haywire over time◇¿.In Florida I think the little Anole Lizards that are quite plentiful will be using all the panels & components on the bottom as living quarters. I hope it turns out to be a great truck. I'll give it 3 or 4 years before I consider buying one🖖🤓🙏☮

In your opinion what do you think will be more reliable the hybrid 2.5 or ecoboost 2.0? I will be putting my order in as soon as ford starts taken them, but I can't decide on the engines.

I don’t know if it’s true or not, but I remember reading somewhere that Ford uses a lot of shared Toyota Hybrid technology in their vehicles?

Excellent video

Why do we need to drive the coolant temperature UP ? Ok for emissions, yet what happens when the ambient temperature is very hot ? Does the coolant flow to above the cat have the ability to shut itself off ? On vehicles which have the optional 400W inverter for 120 volt ac outlet, (cab plus bed or cab only) just where might that be located ?

It would have been helpful for do it yourselfers to have a couple of accessways for the oil filter and drain plug. Aftermarket will find a way.

You didn't mention the catalytic convertor. I'm wondering about safe guarding it against theft...

hmm ...i would assume the Atkinson engine wouldn't be good up here in Mn. or any northern state during the winter if it doesn't produce much heat

by the way appreciate the info about... "doesn't produce much heat"... before i buy one !!!

Can a ford dealership install an engine block heater on their hybrids/PHEV ‘after’ purchase? Or does it have to be installed at factory?

Thank you so much for this great view of my vehicle. I had the misfortune of hitting something on the highway that broke through the bottom plate protecting my hybrid battery and busting one of the coolant lines. The lead times for getting into a dealership in my area are long, so I'm trying to identify the part I need to swap the hose myself. I think screenshots from this video will help a lot. Will the hybrid system shutdown safely if there's no battery coolant and allow me to drive on internal combustion only or is there risk of damaging the hybrid system with little or no coolant going back to the battery back?

I like alot your videos my friend

It has the DC to DC convertor. So why does it need a 12v battery? If everything runs off of the big battery, what runs on the 12v? Edit: Just seeing another comment and you replying saying the 12v battery is for starting the engine. So is that the only reason for the 12v? So with the engine off, all accessories run from the convertor?

Aluminum A-arms NOT stamped steel NOICE !

funny ending, kudos

What wasn't clear to me watching this is if the panels were on because of it being an Fx4 package or if they put those on all hybrids. Thanks for this.

Whats the kWh capacity of the high voltage battery of a 2022 Maverick Hybrid?

where are the cats?

The battery looks a bit vulnerable.

@redneckcam666 Did you ever figure out what that driver side place bracket is for?

I’ll appreciate that plate right up until I change the oil 😂

Is that water steadily dripping @2:50? It looks like it's coming out of a hole in the frame above the wheel well which is higher than the floor of the bed. Odd since the tires and everything else looks clean and dry.

Please point out exactly where the catalytic converter is. Thanks.

Only a million parts? What could go wrong?

How long does it take to cut off the CAT? Very important these days

Would suck to need to change the starter/ alternator.

WANT TO SEE HOW YOU CAN REMOVE THE BATTERY AND WHATS THE COST

With a DC to DC converter you would think that would eliminate the 12 volt battery

Does anyone else that has a Maverick Hybrid have any issues when you’re stopped in line and the brakes feel like they slip then catch?? Maybe I’m the only one.

Where is the catalyc converter? The only part that thieves really want…. How easy to cut it from underneath?

Is the spare the same size as the rest of the tires?

Where is the Cadillac converter? Can we find a heavy plate to cover it to prevent thief ?

Can’t wait for all those quick connects to leak

that heat exchanger muffler will be pricy to replace

I can see a million things going wrong in ten years. I still prefer my 2002 ZX3 Manual Focus still running like new. Not Ford-bashing , Toyota hybrids are as bad if not worse. There is a Toyota expert channel where he tells you a myriad of things that can go wrong or to look out for that do not apply to a simple ICE-powered car.

What apuece of s...... Will never get a hybrid. Imaine this truck in10 years, just isposabe Impossible to be repaired because the cost

I'm glad I didn't get the hybrid. There's so much more going on than the 2.0 turbo engine. The hybrid is just too complicated

it doesn't have a 12v lead normal car battery? finally. An EV without that rubbish in the car. It's always been a weak part of an EV, they never seem to look after the 12v battery like a straight gas engine can. nice work Ford. unless I'm wrong and the battery is under the back seat.. which I was sure it was.

What a hunk of crap. You won't get 20 years out of this thing! lol