I Bought A Ford Maverick! The Perfect Pickup?

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2 ай бұрын

I Bought A 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat 2.0L AWD - My Favorite Pickup Truck!
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I have purchased a 2024 Ford Maverick to replace my 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. This is the AWD Lariat with a 2.0L Turbo I4 engine producing 250 HP and 277 lb-ft of torque. It features adaptive cruise control, an upgraded sound system, contrasting leather interior, and a 4.5' bed with a tri-fold hard top cover. There are many reasons this is better than my Crosstrek - power, practicality, interior quality, sound system, functionality, towing capability, cargo capacity - it's a long list! However, there is one major downside - no manual transmission! I will truly miss the Crosstrek (who am I kidding, I won't), but I am excited for the new ride that's entered my fleet (of two cars)!
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@EngineeringExplained 2 ай бұрын

To address the comments, so that it's absolutely clear, yeah, I personally paid for the truck - this is not sponsored by Ford. Let's break this down: 1) If a video is sponsored, I *always* disclose that it is sponsored and say who the sponsor is. I intentionally am very obvious about this - I'm happy to be transparent; it's how KZfaqrs should be (and it's the law, if you're into that). If you're ever wondering "is this sponsored" on my channel, it's probably not, because I will make it painfully clear when it is (this video is sponsored by Continental, as disclosed in the video and in the video description). 2) Yeah, $40k (what I paid, before taxes) is a lot for a Maverick. Inflation also sucks. $40k today is $30k in 2016, which is when I bought my Crosstrek for $25k. This is a lot more vehicle than a mid-trim Crosstrek, for what is effectively $5k more. If you spec a *bare bones* 4-door F-150 with 4WD, it's $50k today. That's the absolute minimum, with only base features. Truck prices do be crazy. If you're concerned about price, get the XLT Maverick - as mentioned in the video it's the smarter buy. 3) I bought the Maverick because I think it's a cool product and it's useful for what I want in a vehicle. Ford as a company had no sway on my decision. I did reach out to Ford PR for X-Plan pricing, they helped me with locating a nearby dealer and settling on price - but you can go on the configurator yourself and see I am basically right at MSRP. Early days, sure, getting Maverick at MSRP was difficult, but the automotive space is catching up and gouging isn't as effective anymore. You can get these at MSRP now, if not under. 4) If you genuinely believe I'm going to try and sell a product to you without disclosing it, well, that's a bummer! I'm not here to trick anyone. I simply like the truck. I get that plenty don't. Options in the automotive space are a good thing. I buy what I like. You should do the same! 5) I just tested it and it turns out I am able to fit four bags of mulch in the bed, not just three (in case you were on the fence). That's a lot of mulch! Fun fact (for real) - Maverick actually has more payload than F-150 Raptor!!!

@CitarNosis317 2 ай бұрын

It's a nice truck/vehicle. "Haters gonna hate." as the century old saying goes. Best of luck with your ownership!

@FordZda 2 ай бұрын

I have a velocity blue with bronze wheels. See you on the forum EE!

@FordZda 2 ай бұрын

MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL

@CameronYandt 2 ай бұрын

I really wanted this truck and still do but I was a little disappointed about the transmission. It really felt all over the place especially after owning a manual vehicle

@mikel2887 2 ай бұрын

meh, I have a 2004 ranger. Size wise, I could probably fit 16-24 bags of mulch in the bed. Weight wise....not a chance. Cudos for you getting what you wanted and ty for telling us all this info.

@paulmiller7078 2 ай бұрын

Bring back the small pickups please for the love of God

@falsificationism 2 ай бұрын

And for the safety of pedestrians!

@AHungryHunky 2 ай бұрын

Until the idiotic CAFE standards are gone, this is what we got.

@sfallier 2 ай бұрын

But with a full bed please. This thing is an SUV with an open trunk.

@meanman6992 2 ай бұрын

I want newly manufactured, 1980s Japanese pickups! Without the modern gimmick BS!

@meanman6992 2 ай бұрын

@@AHungryHunky they need to be repealed or rolled back to something more reasonable, the point of diminishing returns has long sense been passed!

@DerKrieger107 2 ай бұрын

The funny thing is these are the same size to slightly larger than the old Ford Rangers. I dont think people realize how stupidly large modern vehicles have become....

@EngineeringExplained 2 ай бұрын

Yep, trucks have gotten enormous, even the Maverick is pretty big! Just not by modern standards.

@AHungryHunky 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, i compared their dimensions to the old crew cab S10s when they where first launched and they measure within inches. Little longer, little wider and a little taller. Why? Because the Crew Cab S10 was the only 4 door truck i could think of when trying to picture the Maverick in person. Of course this was when finding a Maverick in the wild was impossible. Now i can walk around the corner and look at my neighbors.

@GoFastGator 2 ай бұрын

@@AHungryHunky 2001-2003 for the crew cab S-10s. Explorer SportTrack (MY2001) was a thing at that time as well. But so was the F150 SuperCrew (MY2001+) and the Dodge Dakota QuadCab. (MY2000+)

@ryanking6811 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2022 colorado WT and I adore it to bits. But I realized how big it really was when I pulled up next to a 1999~ Silverado 1500. Literally the same size, actually my bed height is taller. Wish I could have gotten my colorado with the old v6 from those silverados, but the 4cyl does just fine for my needs.

@JoshuaTootell 2 ай бұрын

When the new Ranger came out I ended up parking next to one in my old 2002 F150. Same thing.

@Dan_the_car_man 2 ай бұрын

As a senior master ford tech the maverick is the most reliable vehicle ford is making rn. I never see one in the shop

@AwesomesMan 28 күн бұрын

It’s brand new. Would you want the most reliable vehicle Fiat makes? Yea no.

@markjacobs3956 19 күн бұрын

Really? Mine died on me on the freeway at 75mph last month. A half million Bronco Sports and Mavericks are recalled. People will die. I almost did.

@billsouza4457 20 сағат бұрын

It's a Ford . The bar for reliability is set extremely low... Yes I have owned Fords.

@billsouza4457 20 сағат бұрын

Don't worry, you will. Give it a little time.

@nathanrivers9860 Сағат бұрын

@@billsouza4457 It's extremely high for me, It's the only brand ive ever wanted to own because of how reliable they are!

@lundy405 2 ай бұрын

Guaranteed Ford will release the PHEV AWD Maverick for 2025 now. Thank you for your sacrifice!

@EngineeringExplained 2 ай бұрын

All part of the plan! 🤞

@thomas_bahama 2 ай бұрын

@@EngineeringExplainedYou had clear bra installed on a ford maverick LOL. youtuber logic.

@Cherokee140Driver 2 ай бұрын

Don't get my hopes up like that!

@marosjerabek1779 2 ай бұрын

I was also waiting for that awd phev 😫 even got my hybrid to trade it in when it comes around. With the phev Mav dreams crushed, traded it in for F150 Lightning, got more than I paid for it haha. I think the Maverick is excellent for most applications.

@isaackvasager9957 2 ай бұрын

@@thomas_bahama only someone with a small penis could make such a comment.

@yammienoob 2 ай бұрын

Based. Small practical pick up truck is best truck.

@EngineeringExplained 2 ай бұрын

Thing's great!

@justinaustin1155 2 ай бұрын

Yammienoob crossover episode confirmed???

@pastaalalamborghini 2 ай бұрын

The mini truck scene used to be so awesome. I had a handful of Chevy S10s and blazers over the years. Perfect size and versatile. Lower it, wheels, tires, brakes - fun cheap street truck. Bolt on lift kit, it’ll fit 33s without cutting anything, it’ll fit 35s with a sawzall. And it’ll take on 90% of trails

@blasiankxng 2 ай бұрын

get jason on a bike 😂

@justinaustin1155 2 ай бұрын

Ford Maverick owner to ADV dad pipeline, here we come!

@StuvenBarkus 2 ай бұрын

I recently purchased a 98 Tacoma (from an old guy in Beaverton, as it so happens). 5MT, 4x4, 6 foot bed, 3500lb towing capacity, 23 mpg measured when I fill up, and "regular car" exterior dimensions and turning radius. I love it!

@randykintzley5923 2 ай бұрын

I've got a 98 Tacoma too. Very cheap, very reliable. I can guarantee that Ford will not have fans 26 years from now. It probably won't even be on the road.

@carlossalvatierra7051 2 ай бұрын

is it a 4 cylinder

@themidnighttavern6784 2 ай бұрын

@@randykintzley5923 It'll have the same reputation as the 90s rangers and Tacomas have in 20 years.

@LLG47 Ай бұрын

Not comparable. When they depreciate no one is going to spend 1k on a rear taillight control module etc. Those old trucks were cheap and easy to fix, when these expire it's way harder and pricier

@Toby_Flenderson_1982 Ай бұрын

@@LLG47 👆This

@Cody-th6gw 2 ай бұрын

I have the same truck and love it! One detail you missed - the half-down tailgate is not to lock items in, it's to match the height of the wheel-well so you can place sheet goods in the back and have them supported by the tailgate all at the same level.

@steveogilvie5203 2 ай бұрын

I brought home a 4x8 sheet of 3/4" OSB board that way yesterday. And I have put my 2022 CB500X Honda motorcycle in the bed with the tailgate flat. The tailgate supports 300 pounds so it is no problem.

@martyneilan8947 2 ай бұрын

That's nothing, I put 4 to 8 SOB's in the back of my truck all the time 😅 @@steveogilvie5203

@billfromkcmo1 Ай бұрын

This is what finally convinced me to order mine

@TheStraightPipes 2 ай бұрын

Great tires. I mean truck.

@johnbutera5805 2 ай бұрын

Personally, I believe the Michelin CrossClimate2 to be THE best all around tire made!! Check it out!! 👍👍

@spicemasterii6775 2 ай бұрын

No. You actually mean "truck"

@HEMi1995 2 ай бұрын

@@johnbutera5805can confirm. I have CrossClimate 2s on my Hybrid Maverick.

@answeris4217 2 ай бұрын

I don't know that that blue thing is but it's not a truck. It's a car with optional trunk cover.

@pilotdog68 2 ай бұрын

@@johnbutera5805 Pirelli Weatheractive is a better crossclimate 2

@pcgamer2020 2 ай бұрын

I am a firm believer that this is the truck that about 80% of people who own trucks actually need. It's the right size for most "truck" tasks that people will do on a monthly basis without any of the downsides of the larger vehicle.

@EngineeringExplained 2 ай бұрын

Fits in my garage, with the tailgate down *and* a toolbox in front of it. 👨‍🍳🤌

@username8644 2 ай бұрын

The issue is the bed size. Back when they made smaller trucks with 6ft beds and standard cabs, they were very popular. Now they are all crew cabs with tiny beds, nobody who actually needs a truck wants that. You can fit more cargo in a 4runner easily. Edit: everyone in my rural area who owns small trucks just use old Tacoma's or Ford f150s/rangers from the 80-90s. I think you are drastically out of touch with the people who would buy a small truck. Nobody is going to spend 40k+ for this thing, you can get a used ranger or Tacoma for under 7k. 40k is the cost of a good used diesel 3500.

@pcgamer2020 2 ай бұрын

@@username8644 Most people who own trucks do not use them to anywhere near the capability they have. Yes there are a lot of people in rural areas that do need them, but rural areas only account for about 15% of the US population and in urban areas a lot of trucks are just used as a status symbol. The $40k price point you mentioned is a bit of an exaggeration since that price is only if the truck is fully specced and not accounting for the $24k starting price. That is similar to saying nobody will spend $112k on an F150 without accounting for the fact that the starting price of that vehicle is just under $40k.

@ernestoascencio7498 2 ай бұрын

I think he meant most of the suburban dads who get huge trucks. I agree with him for most suburban bros this is big enough.

@curtisbme 2 ай бұрын

I think that % is probably above 90.

@Mr.DisAppointed-SC Ай бұрын

I bought a 2023 Maverick Lariat FX4 in Dec. of 2023. I had been in the market for a Honda Ridgeline, but none of the dealerships in my region wanted to be reasonable about the price and obviously did not need my business. In the last six months of ownership, I cannot begin to describe how lucky I am to have bought this instead. I love this vehicle. I bought a camper shell through Ford for the bed. (Overpriced, but extremely useful.) I have also installed a Cobb Tuning Accessport ECU Tuner, and Borla Exhaust system which have really awoken the engine with horsepower and torque. Just the right size truck for my needs, and fun to drive. I love the thought put into the interior. Highly recommended.

@user-zo1zj1tz2n 2 ай бұрын

My respect for you has gone up. Smart buy for a Smart guy. You're well grounded and do not need a monster truck to inflate your ego. I have been following the Maverick since introduced. I want to get a Maverick soon.

@quinnthompson 2 ай бұрын

"my other S2000" lol that was funny

@ldever3 2 ай бұрын

The new and improved S2000.

@krashanb5767 2 ай бұрын

Downgraded in every possible way @@ldever3

@ncsupi 2 ай бұрын

Never mind another S2000, if I bought this thing, it'd be my other FoST. It pretty much makes the same numbers. The downside is I'm not about to tow anything in it. On the plus side, I still shift gears like I like cars :D :p

@Evinrudeeee 2 ай бұрын

Don’t even try to compare the S2k to the miata 😂😂😂

@07YellowS2000 2 ай бұрын

I'm was offended.😀

@AmaranthineTech 2 ай бұрын

Those of us who grew up in the days of the small Toyota/Nissan/Ford truck know exactly what you mean. The truck was the do-all machine and its 0 to 60 times or how large you could make the cabin to fit 20 people in it didn't mean anything. What mattered was, will it start when I turn the key, followed by "what actual work needs to be done today" that this Truck is going to assist me with. Today, all I see is "Princess Trucks" that are so expensive that the owners never do any actual off-roading or work in them. To each their own I guess, but my Nissan Leaf with a trailer still does more work than most of the trucks I see in my area. 🤣

@fernandoangelrodriguezcort6080 2 ай бұрын

I worked on this car back in 2022. When I actually saw it in person I didn’t know what to think of it. It wasn’t a pickup, it wasn’t an SUV but still felt like it was trying to be both. Some folks even said “I guess it’s a pickup truck for the city(?)”. It felt like that identity crisis made it impossible to justify why we were actually making it. Until I realised, much like this guy, that it is in fact its strengths. A car that fits most usecases for an affordable price, it doesn’t make sense conventionally but we don’t live in conventional times anymore. Glad you didn’t get it in green ! P.S. for folks who are still not convinced, just think modern day El Camino

@Piterdeveirs333 Ай бұрын

It is a pickup though

@Vorm17 2 ай бұрын

And this is why, I ordered a hybrid Maverick week one they opened ordering in 2022. Waited 7 months and haven't been disappointed.

@carefreeclubhouse1714 2 ай бұрын

I read an article about the Mav when it was first written about. I put in my order when it opened and got the my Mav XLT Hybrid Premium package for $23K, and have always believe it was hands down the best vehicle for the money. I have had it 3 years and it has NEVER let me down or had any issues with it. Congrats and welcome to the club.

@rmack9226 2 ай бұрын

yet

@connor3288 2 ай бұрын

@@rmack9226Funny when people brag about a new vehicle being reliable. Time and mileage will tell...

@joseeduardo4327 2 ай бұрын

Good to hear. I read there’s a million recalls for em but I don’t see people complaining about reliability yet

@carefreeclubhouse1714 2 ай бұрын

@@joseeduardo4327 There has been a couple recalls, but they are being proactive and they are little things. It checks all the boxes for a persons need.

@ExtremelyAverageMan 2 ай бұрын

A vehicle shouldn't even have a hiccup for 100k miles or 8-10 years. 3 years is nothing.

@tatapscott 2 ай бұрын

I have the same Maverick, but hybrid. It's truly incredible for the cost I paid in 2022. I expect to buy another soon. Averaging 51.9 mpg this spring and almost 700 miles per tank.

@EngineeringExplained 2 ай бұрын

Amazing!! Yeah when I tested the hybrid I was soo impressed with the fuel economy, was also getting over 50 mpg. Thing is very impressive.

@goingagainstthegrain 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the affirmation. I've been searching for a small pick-up for errands. I talked to a guy at Costco who purchased a lariat hybrid. He loves it. I'm going to text drive one today.👍

@donays8241 2 ай бұрын

Good mpg, mine is 25kmiles and 34.5 mpg, i drive 80% street

@Linusgump 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your fuel economy. I plan on buying one of these as a hybrid near the end of this year and was curious what the economy is like. For me, it’s the perfect vehicle, it fits the family and is just enough of a truck to be useful around the house without the penalties of a full size truck.

@spicemasterii6775 2 ай бұрын

Almost 52 MPG? 😯

@KalleSWBeck 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely love my Maverick. My wife mostly drives it, if they come out with a PHEV or full BEV one I'll buy that one for myself.

@braydonthompson29 2 ай бұрын

YAAAAAS. I have the hybrid and it rocks! awesome video as always

@person880 2 ай бұрын

"I get enough negativity from the comments. I don't need it from my friends, too." Hell yeah, brother.

@TheSlave1Taxi 2 ай бұрын

well he included it in the video for whatever reason

@lanceabla5191 2 ай бұрын

So, full disclosure, I have a 22 Maverick Lariat in Alto blue. With your same options. And I had a Crosstrek. Main point of this truck is that the 5-6 times a year I need a pickup bed, plywood, furniture or motorcycle transport, I love it. The rest of the time it is like a Honda with great hwy mileage and a blast to race away from lights. And I can park it anywhere. You are spot on with your review. Great job.

@tonymagona334 2 ай бұрын

Funny I drive a Crosstrek now and my dad told me he's thought of getting a Maverick. I should send him this video cause I know he'd love this truck. I find it so annoying when people want "the biggest truck" and struggle to park anywhere, and especially when 99% of what they do doesn't necessitate the truck they own. If all you're doing is going to an office job, grocery shopping and maybe just a night out, why waste money on something so impractical just because "it's big." That whole "machismo" thing needs to die already.

@mick0matic 2 ай бұрын

If you want to carry plywood or even motorbikes, just buy a van already. ( a van holds full sheets of plywood without any issue)

@Megs125 2 ай бұрын

What size of bike can you fit in the bed?

@gerryokeefe8533 2 ай бұрын

Maverick can carry full 4 x 8 sheets of plywood as standard. The tailgate cable adjusts to keep the tailgate at the level of the plywood. I added the All Black Package that makes the seats black and looks much better than the pumpkin/peanut butter colored seats.

@smileychess 2 ай бұрын

@@mick0matic - Can confirm, my 2004 Honda Odyssey has 266k miles and runs great. Removed the 3rd row of seats, and it has been more practical than a pickup could ever be for my life. Can easily fit plywood. Fits my bulky e-bike upright without a need to remove a tire like most SUVs would have to. It's great. Couldn't care less what "truck guys" think of it.

@pirujatube4754 2 ай бұрын

Fantastically informative and insightful. Definitely got me itching for a maverick

@Manguitas27 2 ай бұрын

Man, congrats! I do own a Maverick and the "shifter" even if its weird, it's kind of practical. You will start to appreciate it when the tones goes by.

@vince55sanders 2 ай бұрын

i wish the gear shifting thing was on the steering column where it belongs instead of wasting all that valuable console space

@EngineeringExplained 2 ай бұрын

I'm with you there!

@Erdie5 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, that is a bit of an oversight isn't it?

@JoshuaTootell 2 ай бұрын

Should be in the center with 5 or 6 options to choose from 😉

@CaptainCJ97 2 ай бұрын

Agree

@DIYtryer 2 ай бұрын

I miss my Silverados column shifter!

@nycLPplayer 2 ай бұрын

When the world was struggling Ford came out with a $20k+ Prius in truck form and should be commended for doing it. BTW the Prius Prime starts at almost $30k. When they make the hybrid AWD and all electric for the first 30-40 miles its all over. Spending $40k on a Maverick seems a little silly though.

@EngineeringExplained 2 ай бұрын

Agreed on all of it haha!

@nycLPplayer 2 ай бұрын

@@EngineeringExplained My guess it due to market demand of the existing options and the fear of eating into Ranger and low spec f150s we wont see a AWD plugin Maverick for years if ever

@paladain55 2 ай бұрын

@@nycLPplayer I doubt it. Most people in a Ranger want part time 4wd with a transfer case and an option for a rear locker. Quite different than fwd based awd with no option for a locker.

@BlueOvals24 2 ай бұрын

Can't really commend Ford for already raising the base price on the Mav, though. Just isn't worth it when you can get in a Ranger for little more.

@philipmitchell9151 2 ай бұрын

It did suck having to spend $$$ on the lariat, but the Adaptive Cruise control and lane centering were worth spending a fraction more. It's also sad when 40k is the new normal for a slightly decent vehicle with options.....

@rmassey5714 Ай бұрын

Just took my 22 2.0 XLT FX4 Off Road AWD on a 1500 mile trip to the OBX through WV, PA, Virginia and NC and averaged 32.5 mpg! Love the truck! Change oil every 4800 and flushed the transmission fluid at 30,000!

@tonyredmond1479 2 ай бұрын

Nice looking Maverick! Probably fits the needs of 90% of the truck buyers out there that don’t haul heavy payloads or tow large trailers. Great daily driver.

@N1CKSO 2 ай бұрын

I used to haul tires in a V6 Ranger that had a bed, 2 seats, 4 wheels, steering and shifter AND NOTHING ELSE. Now that was a truck.

@thenewhalogod 2 ай бұрын

I had an 08 ranger 4.0v6 4wd manual. loved that truck.

@vulcangunner58 2 ай бұрын

I had an '02 Ranger Edge 3L 5 speed regular cab...Drove it for 12 years, was dependable and got me through a lot of NE snow!

@jordanhart9708 2 ай бұрын

I've got a 2002 Ranger with the 3.0 V6. 6' bed, 2 door extended cab, RWD, 232.4k miles and still the factory engine and automatic transmission. I've got a toolbox in the bed, and i wouldn't trade it for one of these if they paid me.

@user-xu4uu1hz6g 2 ай бұрын

back when the only thing a truck was, was a truck

@tylerproctor4878 2 ай бұрын

Yeah I mean the old small trucks had bigger beds. That's the problem here. Even bigger trucks. The bed is so small in these crew cabs. Less than 6ft seems like a big trunk that's open. Why didn't they offer and extended cab with a big bed😢. Then it would be a truck

@TheMinuteFam 2 ай бұрын

When every other youtuber needs an exotic for show, the mechanical engineer stays true and practical, and gets even more attention from his loyal fans😊

@cyan_oxy6734 2 ай бұрын

Still not as practical as a Škoda Octavia. No need to drive a tank sized vehicle to go grocery shopping and if you need storage just fold the back row and have a lot of space. The only way this purchase is reasonable is if he goes off roading so much it is worth it to have a dedicated off road vehicle.

@ventilate4267 2 ай бұрын

@@cyan_oxy6734 filling up your trunk with dirt now

@craigphillips3154 2 ай бұрын

I have a '24 Maverick Lariat in that same color. The one difference is that mine is the hybrid. It is very nearly the perfect vehicle for me at this point in my life. I installed the Bakflip X4s hard rollup cover on mine. 25 mile commute in stop-and-go Atlanta traffic? 54mpg Trip to the big box store for weekend projects? 4.5ft bed 20x20 garage? It fits fine 5 hour trip to the beach for a week? Plenty of room in the back for luggage and beach stuff Road trip? Android Auto/Apple Carplay. Collision avoidance, blind spot detection, lane centering, adaptive cruise control, heated seats & heated steering wheel (Lariat only). My only gripe is that the drivers seat pan doesnt tilt. At 6'-6", I too am long and lean. My butt does get a bit uncomfortable after a few hours in the drivers seat.

@kevinryan2992 2 ай бұрын

C'mon subaru, bring back the baja already!

@hansschroedenbach 2 ай бұрын

The Baja was a great idea that came out at wrong time. If it came out today it would sell like crazy.

@ChadRazorback 2 ай бұрын

@@hansschroedenbach Except it's a subaru, it would only get 27 mpg or spend 12k on the hybrid version to get 29 mpg. I'd still buy it though.

@indigetal 2 ай бұрын

What's funny is I call the Hyundai Santa Cruz a 'roided-up Subaru Baja. The Maverick is meant to be a small truck that is still as practical as possible while maintaining as much benefit for being small and affordable. The Santa Cruz is more luxurious but it's not as practical and is several thousand dollars more (Yes, you can tow more in the Santa Cruz but it gets the same fuel efficiency as the Ford Ranger while being much smaller than the Ranger and a bed that isn't as practical as the Maverick). Basically, the Ford Maverick is a vehicle for people who want a truck - but don't want a /trrruuucck/. I'm not sure who the Santa Cruz-Baja thing is for...

@dvader3263 2 ай бұрын

Maverick bed length-54" Subaru Baja bed length-41.5". Still useful, but really short.

@Waas 2 ай бұрын

Forget the Baja, bring back the Brat instead.

@drivingsports 2 ай бұрын

I had that same engine/trim setup. Such a great little truck.

@majormushu 2 ай бұрын

I got a '22 maverick recently for a little under 25k and i love it. Great gas mileage, nice ride, reasonable sized bed, and enough carry capacity for what i need. Even used it recently for a half cord of wood and it carried it perfectly. I wish i had heated seats but overall im happy. I may upgrade in a few years to a higher trim model when they do the reboot.

@gregsmith3373 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I've been driving a 2016 Civic for the last 7+ years and I love it, but I do a lot of woodworking and projects around the house. The Civic is capable, but has it's limits. I have been waiting for the revival of small trucks and have been keeping an eye on the Maverick.

@isaackvasager9957 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for being reasonable. I wish the $10,000 tiny Toyota truck could be sold in America. Not everyone needs 7,000 pound resource waster.

@secondcreekworkshop3908 2 ай бұрын

I would buy the the Hilux Champ in a heartbeat, the Tacoma or Tundra no way.

@sachamm 2 ай бұрын

7000 lbs Emotional Support Vehicle.

@b3dazzl3 2 ай бұрын

@@sachamm it’s only 5800lbs in my case thank you very much lol

@isaackvasager9957 2 ай бұрын

@@sachamm Most of the owners think of it as a penis enhancement device.

@smiththers2 2 ай бұрын

@@secondcreekworkshop3908 so many people dont need the biggest trucks for sure... and i would not get a brand new tundra either. or the taco, yet....

@Unity_291 2 ай бұрын

I respect the choice of buying the maverick, its all you need honestly. A practical, affordable and great looking ute.

@wachinpntdry. 2 ай бұрын

"affordable" ?... remember to factor in depreciation/resale value... the purchase price is only one part in the overall cost of ownership

@df98156 2 ай бұрын

@@wachinpntdry. No one does that.

@HEMi1995 2 ай бұрын

@@wachinpntdry.you can say that about any vehicle, bought new or used.

@themidnighttavern6784 2 ай бұрын

@@wachinpntdry.The maverick has lower depreciation than even a Tacoma. People are selling these things used for more than what they paid new.

@williamgorman7867 2 ай бұрын

I wish this was all I needed. Unfortunately my project cars need to be towed more often than I would like to admit and I do that with my truck.

@rabidsminions2079 2 ай бұрын

Jason you do you, what ever makes you happy. Good see you are happy with your new Ute.

@BKthePerson 2 ай бұрын

Good Luck with your Maverick! I loved mine while I had it. I got rear-ended, and the tow hitch transferred all the energy to the frame rails and both bent... Due to the construction the estimate for repair was over 20k. Insurance totaled it. Now I am looking back at the midsize truck segment.

@Kerleem 2 ай бұрын

Oh man I love Jason's sense of humor in this video! Congrats! It's a real truck to me!! And all of the truck that 99% of pickup truck owners need.

@desertfresh3740 2 ай бұрын

Anyone who says it's not a truck is compensating. A Maverick is more truck than most people who own trucks need.

@user-jd5sj8jx7r 2 ай бұрын

Really? Can you fit a 1000 round bale in it. No? Then it ain't a truck, it's a toy.

@danallen578 2 ай бұрын

1 % of America hauls round bales.

@timothykeith1367 2 ай бұрын

It's more truck than my 1947 Dodge 1/2 ton - other than the short bed

@timothykeith1367 2 ай бұрын

@@user-jd5sj8jx7rThe special bail trailer is better

@dvader3263 2 ай бұрын

@@user-jd5sj8jx7rRound or pound? Maverick payload is 1,400 pounds. And sure, because the tens of millions of pickups on the road every day are carrying bales of hay.😂

@InconsistentTechDad 2 ай бұрын

After waiting a total of 282 days, I picked my XLT hybrid in cactus gray up on Star Wars day (May 4th!). Ordered on July 27 2023. Added the XLT luxury package and all weather mats. This thing is absolutely perfect for most people. I’m getting as high as 54mpg average on some of my in town driving while being careful with the throttle. It’s by far the nicest vehicle I’ve ever owned and feels just so nice cruising around. I love the looks. They just downsized a truck rather than pulling the Hyundai or Honda thing and trying to make it look all weird and futuristic. These are just going to keep selling as fast as ford can make them for people like myself that don’t want to pay for a full size truck (both with the up front cost as well as your over time cost of ownership). It’s all the truck that most truck guys actually need. If you don’t need to impress the other guys with a big truck, which seriously seems to be the main thing anyone has to say bad about these trucks lol.

@pattonjeremy 2 ай бұрын

Love this video. Great work and as a F-150 owner I love this truck too.

@EngMadison 2 ай бұрын

I used to work in construction material testing. We hault wheelbarrels, coolers, concrete cylindars, drilling equipmemt, buckets of aggregate, nuclear density gauges...the Ford Ranger or a small van was the perfect vehicle for the majority of jobs. The remaining ones used the larger trucks. But most prederred the Ranger or Tacoma. Its funny watching people struggle to load a 4 door massive truck with a short bed at Home Depot. If I were to ever buy a truck, this would be it.

@travelguy78 2 ай бұрын

We still do these kind of things in Europe and its mostly vans that are being used. Havent really understood why you would want to transport something in a truck bed instead of a sheltered van. You dont get the off road capability, but gravel roads and forest roads are fine. To each their own i guess ;)

@gregpilling2305 2 ай бұрын

I had cold hands for years. Turns out I had A Fib in my heart. Ablation cured that.

@jamesonpace726 2 ай бұрын

Huh. How does one ablate a truck, I wonders....

@timmy-wj2hc 2 ай бұрын

😂

@bill2070 2 ай бұрын

Your heart was constantly in AFib for all that time?

@mrsaving6285 Ай бұрын

I just got a 2024 Bronco Sport with that 2.0 and man, I love that motor. Been a blasting driving it the past few weeks!

@James-gd3sp Ай бұрын

I had been driving my 1988 pick up, its "full sized" standard cab short bed. So small by today's standards. I got the hybrid maverick because of fuel economy mostly, as well as safety (airbags weren't mandatory until 98). Its been great getting over 40 mpg, and it does what I need it to do. Its insane to me that "truck" people don't think of it as a truck, because the maverick has more in common with my 36 year old truck than a modern f150.

@Taktko 2 ай бұрын

This thing should be the new civic and Corolla replacement on the market. Sure this is not a hardcore truck but that is not the intention. It is for those who already have an SUV in the family for people hauling but need a commuter and a little work truck around the house for projects or going to the dump on the weekends all in one package. Great job Ford.

@ldever3 2 ай бұрын

I, like many, don't need or want a hardcore truck. I occasionally could use a small truck. The base hybrid would be ideal. A plugin would even be better. My other car is a MX5.

@Hschlick84 2 ай бұрын

I heard rumors of a Corolla truck, a step below the Tacoma coming out from Toyota. We already have the Corolla Cross.

@dtemp132 2 ай бұрын

This thing hauls as many people as a 2-row SUV!

@bolt5564 2 ай бұрын

Too bad they don't offer a two-door long bed option. With the Hybrid gas mileage they could sell dozens every month. 😂😂😂

@mikerhodeback9636 2 ай бұрын

Every chassis option will raise the price of all models...the cost is kept low by only building on one chassis...every part becomes more expensive.. as well as the cost of labor.

@swesr 2 ай бұрын

i am 6'8 and have been driving the Mav for work for a year and a half. I like the hybrid version more then the ice but overall very much enjoy the truck. Drives like a car and has a great heater and loud radio. Great color choice! Nice truck you got

@NickInTimeFilms 2 ай бұрын

Love the small truck support! I've got a 1989 Jeep Comanche as a secondary beater/hauler and it's such a blast to drive, even if it is low on power with a burned out TBI 2.5L. If it had a small 2nd row seat and hybrid option it would be a fantastic all purpose vehicle for the modern age so I hope small trucks like the Mavrick can keep a market share.

@bruinlane 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, Jason. I ended up with a 2024 Lariat Hybrid in Hot Pepper Red as I live in the deep south and snow is not a consideration. It has been an AMAZING vehicle and does what I need it to do. I came from a 2013 F150 Super crew 4X4 which was also a fantastic vehicle that was extremely reliable. That same truck now is almost double what I paid in 2013 and I RARELY needed the capability so this just made sense. I really look forward to your opinions on this truck over time.

@MrStlvette 2 ай бұрын

You convinced me, I’m getting one! No kidding, not going to pay 55-60k for a stripped full size. That’s insane. Plus the 2.0 is a great motor had it in the Escape I just sold. Thanks!

@barthrh2 2 ай бұрын

Take a look at the Santa Cruz as well. Unless you hate the look, the electronics are substantially better. Only downsides to the SC are no switch for the bed light in the bed (it's up front). Oddly no parking sensors either, but no bid deal due to top-down view.

@skyhawk21 2 ай бұрын

Engines leak coolant into oil on these crappy ford cold defect engines

@solderbuff 2 ай бұрын

How long did you have the Escape?

@solderbuff 2 ай бұрын

@@skyhawk21, with which engine? EcoBoost or hybrid?

@michaelburton 2 ай бұрын

⁠that was years ago on the smallest turbo motors

@dave11686 2 ай бұрын

Love these. Congrats Jason

@michaelburton 2 ай бұрын

Im glad you bought one! I see these all over Wisconsin now

@1chumley1 2 ай бұрын

I wanted one of these. The hybrid. They were unobtainable for the first 2 years and now they are nowhere near the $19999 price. Now they can keep their truck.

@christopherpardell4418 2 ай бұрын

Too bad. I ordered one the day after they became available for ordering in 2021. Took 6 months to deliver. I got the 250 hp AWD with the 4k towing package and the nicer interior with bed liner and rear window. Sticker was 31K and that’s what I paid. I have seen used ones online with low mileage for 28k. I had a 2004 Tacoma and I like this truck much better. It carries more weight. ( I regularly haul 1500 lbs of plaster in it). It seat 5 actual adults. Has more internal storage than the Tacoma. A 120 V outlet in the cab and in the bed. And the bed and tailgate are designed to accommodate 4X8 sheet goods without issue. Oh, and with 250 hp and 8 gears it goes like a rocket when I want it to. Had it 2 years now and All in all, Its been a great truck.

@1chumley1 2 ай бұрын

@@christopherpardell4418The non hybrid ones have always been easy to find.

@1chumley1 2 ай бұрын

@@christopherpardell4418 I am talking about the hybrid. You could always get the 4x4.

@christopherpardell4418 2 ай бұрын

@@1chumley1 The used ones I’ve seen online are mostly hybrids. I just checked and there are about 8 for sale within 50 miles of me. They came up for sale when folks realized they need the towing capability more than the high mpg. And a LOT of folks who bought the cheap ones are selling them at a slight profit. They paid 20K and are getting 22 or 24 for them. A friend of mine bought a brand new hybrid, with the off-road package but not the towing package, about a year after I bought mine and he paid about $1,000 over sticker. 32K. The prices did go up this year, because the truck is so popular, and it’s the only thing Ford is making right now that is selling that well. But the ones I’ve seen with only 15- 20k miles on them are still ranging from 22k to 28k depending on trim. The ones that sold the first year for 20 are for sale with low miles for 22K. Still considerably cheaper than anything you can buy new. When you consider that a similarly equipped Ranger was Starting at 45k in 2021, the Mav was a better truck, with more load capacity, a higher power to weight ratio, more interior room and storage and better laid out bed for 15k less. You will pay as much or more for a 5 year old tacoma with 60k miles on it. But the only metric the Tacoma beats over the Mav is towing capacity.

@christopherpardell4418 2 ай бұрын

@@1chumley1 I see at least 8 low mileage used hybrids for sale near me right now for 22-28k. And a friend of mine, after riding in mine, bought an XLT hybrid the following week and paid only 1k over sticker.

@sjones6177 2 ай бұрын

Great start to my Friday (Engineering Explained bought a Maverick!). Can't wait for future content. Welcome to the club!

@BlueAlgon 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Nice pickup.

@boatbikemike8571 2 ай бұрын

I’m excited for this series. Living in rural NH, I really need a truck-ish hauler. I’m now a 2x Ridgeline owner.

@David-nx2vm 2 ай бұрын

I feel your pain. I own a Honda Ridgeline and live in Texas. I get a fair amount of crap too. I owned full size trucks and will never look back…

@Justin-lc1xz 2 ай бұрын

Same. 100% same. I haul air 99% of the time.

@1985GusT 2 ай бұрын

Yup! I know what you’re talking about. I too am in Texas and am very interested in a Ridgeline. In reality it’s all I need and I’m a Honda fan. Currently have a 2015 4wd F150 with a 6.5 bed and it’s tempting to make the switch. Only thing holding me back is that it’s been paid for almost 5 years now and I only have 50k miles on it

@jnmc-vx4fw 2 ай бұрын

Not a fan of the new ridgeline , but I owned a 2013 ridgeline top level and sold it for 5k with 310k miles on it . Best “ truck “ I ever owned and I had f150, f250 and f350 all with over 100k on them.

@olebelrngr 2 ай бұрын

Being a Ridgeline owner since 2008 I have heard all the comments but I love the Ridgeline and the reliability to chuckle about it. I simply do not need the larger trucks. There are legitimate needs that the Ridgeline is not suitable for but for me and many it serves the purpose. The Ridge has a V6 engine that requires a timing belt replacement at intervals but it has been trouble free. It is certainly not suitable for those that drive large trucks for the macho status. What are your thoughts on why you would pick the Maverick rather than the Ridgeline?

@tmmsplace 2 ай бұрын

Jason, love that you go your own way on this. I, myself, am strange and unusual. Often choosing to go my own way different from the expectations, but it works out just like for you

@JoshuaC923 2 ай бұрын

Another fantastic video, hilarious😂 looking forward to more videos with this erm, truck?

@timothysands5537 2 ай бұрын

One of the most entertaining videos you have done ✔️ 🎉. Congrats on the Ford Lariat, I am filled with envy.

@ajpetix 2 ай бұрын

I, too, missed the opportunity to own a Velocity Blue Maverick. However, I still love my '23 XLT Hybrid. It's been a stellar machine for the last 23k miles and 16 months, especially considering I spent less than $30k on the whole package including that heated steering wheel. Congrats on the great purchase!

@chrisdavidpham 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate the practicality of the Maverick, I'd buy one for that aspect alone

@TheExcitingSpirit 13 күн бұрын

Bought the same spec in cyber orange. My family has been IN LOVE with it. The door keypad is so useful for surfing. Same with the half down tailgate. It’s hauled motorcycles, couches, wheel and tires, engines already!

@unosturgis 2 ай бұрын

I ordered my Maverick around July 2022, finally got it in January 2024. I got a 2024 XL Hybrid w/ Copilot360, but with some upgrades, it is now somewhere between an XLT and Lariat.

@FlyingNDriving 2 ай бұрын

0:58 imagine trying to flex with a 5.5' bed on a full size truck

@0Rookie0 2 ай бұрын

It was part of the joke. He knows the bed is small. You can't spell "F150 Raptor" without "4doorteenybed".

@connor3288 2 ай бұрын

What is a full size truck really though? That could mean different sizes to different people, especialltly when you aren't saying pickup truck.

@GARAGEIdiotS Ай бұрын

I love that you made a video about a maverick and I genuinely enjoyed it. Pat yourself on the back

@deviildogg1 2 ай бұрын

I've owned the Hybrid 2023 Ford Maverick Lariat w/ the Luxury package. I love it so far and I'm averaging about 38 MPG and saving a ton of money over my former Dodge Durango Citadel. I almost went to a sedan when this thing came out. Mine does 100% city driving, no hauling, and minimum bed usage (Ive used 7 times in the last year).

@PapaA7145 2 ай бұрын

Which engine are you running?

@NonEuclideanTacoCannon 2 ай бұрын

I saw an "industry insider" talking about how banks are fed up with auto makers producing expensive high margin vehicles, in particular large trucks. Repossessions are at an all time high, again it's mostly the big trucks. It's a happy coincidence for the auto makers that the preference among truck people tends to be for larger trucks.

@bigsmooth6346 2 ай бұрын

Jason, I just bought the XLT version of your truck back in January and I've been nothing but pleased with it. Good mpg, quick enough, comfortable, and will do all the truck stuff I need done. If I could choose some future videos for you to make with your vehicles, id enjoy seeing some towing comparisons between this and your Tesla (if properly equipped)

@DesertMav 2 ай бұрын

I've had my 2023 Maverick Hybrid for over a year and it has been great so far, other than a few recalls. I have had no mechanical issues with it so far and it easily gets over 40mpg when daily driving it. A fun fact is that the Maverick is about 6-8 inches shorter than my father's 2007 Tacoma, which means that it fits in my garage.

@emmet7208 2 ай бұрын

Great video! I have also never owned an automatic transmission vehicle, but I know that will change with my next purchase! Love the humor in the video!

@Jadawin-kk3fz 2 ай бұрын

Nice choice, Jason. Enjoy the ride and thanks for the good video.

@spitfirerobinson 2 ай бұрын

Small pickups used to have beds you could put a motorcycle in or a 4x8 piece of plywood. Full size trucks can barely do that now.

@DREWTampa1 2 ай бұрын

I got a 2022 maverick hybrid and it’s been perfect for my city life! Moving stuff to the dump, picking up new furniture, helping friends move, all possible now that we have a truck and we get better mpg then we did with our SUV!

@darthvader7010 2 ай бұрын

always curious on real life mpg for the hybrid, what mpg do you get??

@jeedwards1981 Ай бұрын

@@darthvader7010 I have one , I get over 45mpg avg IF I go some interstate on a tank. If I keep it mostly city hand calculated I get like 48 in the summer . Worse case youll get 40 mpg.

@stevendawson2331 2 ай бұрын

Man, do I miss the compact pickups of yesteryear. The Toyotas, Nissans, Chevy S10, Foed Ranger, even the Dodge whatchamacallit. Heck, the old Datsuns! Not sure I'd go all the way back to the El Camino. I spent some of my formative years in Beaverton/Aloha. Great part of the country.

@FallingBulletss 2 ай бұрын

First mod recommendation is the tailgate assist! I love my maverick xlt hybrid and I'm thrilled your giving it the recognition it deserves! Its definitely a truck!

@EngineeringExplained 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip - just ordered!

@wachinpntdry. 2 ай бұрын

tailgate "assist" ?.... need help to open and close it ?

@RN-fx3zl Ай бұрын

Mavericks and ridgelines are underrated I’ve been using a Ridgeline for hvac work for years. All you need is something that hold ladders and tools. Trades people know more than “Truck people”

@chrissimmons6775 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been saying this for a while. If you don’t care about cars and want a vehicle that can do literally everything, this is it. Decent mpg, you can haul the small family, it’s cheap, go pickup a new washer or dryer that went out unexpectedly, and it’s available in awd for safer winter driving. Btw, I’m a ford hater too, but this vehicle is a true all in 1 for the average person.

@JohnDoe-my5ip 2 ай бұрын

It’s perfect if you enjoy to Fix Or Repair Daily

@aquifer9480 2 ай бұрын

@@JohnDoe-my5ipI've heard about 2022 Hybrid having issues but theres Ecoboosts with 60k+ miles in these past two years and they have been super relable

@jeedwards1981 Ай бұрын

@@aquifer9480 the hybrids are very reliable also. Ive had mine for 2 years and no mechanical problems.

@BusterKitten 2 ай бұрын

an example of someone who's not insecure and having to bolster their ego by driving an over sized F-250 with knobby tires.

@b3dazzl3 2 ай бұрын

It’s really a sign of a mature, well developed human, when someone makes broad generalizations of people based on why they drive. You’re effeminate and people that choose to drive large vehicles intimidate you, and that’s ok. But, it says more about you than it does of them 🤷‍♂️

@BusterKitten 2 ай бұрын

@@b3dazzl3 "the pot calling the kettle 'black'"

@b3dazzl3 2 ай бұрын

@@BusterKitten well you got me there 🤷‍♂️

@TellurdogIsayhi 2 ай бұрын

Nothing says insecure like judging people for the vehicle they drive.

@branmichaluk445 2 ай бұрын

Yes, we know who drives the pickups with 10 foot lifts. 😂

@walterbryan1798 Ай бұрын

I currently drive a 21 FX4 Ranger. I freaking love the new Maverick, haha. If I didn’t do off roading where I need the extra ground clearance, I would totally be a Maverick guy. Also, I hauled some stuff in my truck bed today! Now I can eagerly look forward to the day when I considering using the bed again one day… 😂

@solderbuff 2 ай бұрын

I share your excitement about Maverick. Especially because Maverick Hybrid has a 2.5L engine that seems to be derived from Mazda L, which is in my 2010 Mazda 3. This engine is very reliable on its own. With Toyota's eCVT it should be bulletproof!

@kurtfirestone2761 2 ай бұрын

Being able to run to Home Depot or whatever now and then and get 40 to 50 miles per gallon I love the hybrid

@waterloo123100 2 ай бұрын

My civic can do the same and it’s a 99

@MainInternetUser 2 ай бұрын

@@waterloo123100i don't think your civic carries as much stuff

@sachamm 2 ай бұрын

@@MainInternetUser I'd bet everything I own that a civic will carry everything the average person need for 99% of all trips. The 1 trip per year you need to actually haul some stuff, you can rent a truck for $135/day here in Vancouver.

@Rudenbehr 2 ай бұрын

@@sachammwhy do that when you can buy a maverick that does everything the civic does, while being a better car, that also gets the same or greater mpg

@sachamm 2 ай бұрын

@@Rudenbehr Because nothing you said is true? Civic is cheaper ($23k vs $25k), more reliable, more comfortable to drive and ride in, gets better fuel economy (25 mpg vs 31 mpg), is cheaper to insure, and is safer to drive (4/5 vs 5/5). The only reasons to own a Maverick or a pickup in general is if you need to haul large loads on daily or weekly basis, or you have money to burn and collect cars, or you've been brainwashed by advertising. I'll leave it to the reader to decide which reason applies here.

@charlesk7687 2 ай бұрын

i just towed a 20 ft Pennington tritoon with my maverick 3 days ago. definitely a truck.

@EngineeringExplained 2 ай бұрын

Amazing!

@robertgamble2080 2 ай бұрын

A new Maverick has been on my list since they first showed up. It's not going to replace my Powerstroke for hauling my 5th wheel or car trailer, but for 99% of everything else I need it'll be a perfect replacement for my wife's Explorer. Like you, I live in Idaho, so AWD/4WD is a pretty important deal. Thanks for your imput and review on this. Like you, I think it's about the most perfect vehicle for the intended purpose. Just a note, on the tailgate, when you put it in the half up position, it puts the tailgate at the same height as the wheel wells so you can haul full 4x8 sheets of plywood with them supported properly. Thanks again for yet another great video.

@ryananderson8642 2 ай бұрын

I'm so lucky to live in Greece and have so many 80s and 90s car sized pickups around, I love small pickups!!

@benkrom2737 2 ай бұрын

I just passed a tesla energy source truck yesterday. Yeah it was a chevy pickup truck NOT the Cybertruck. That speaks volumes to me 🧐

@JoshuaTootell 2 ай бұрын

Sometimes you run out of gas...

@HSstudio.Ytchnnl 2 ай бұрын

I think you kinda missed the opportiunity to either wait for the refreshed 2025 Maverick or buy the new Ranger (since that Maverick is 40k & for me the Ranger has the better bang for the buck)

@coldtesla6212 2 ай бұрын

Ordered one, a few weeks ago, glad to know someone that knows, ordered one too!!

@googleuser2170 2 ай бұрын

It's insane how large trucks have gotten. I didn't really notice until I saw a first-generation S-10 next to a newer Chevy Colorado in a parking lot. Mid-sized trucks are basically the size of 1980's half tons. Bring back mini-trucks. Radical dude!

@FreekHoekstra 2 ай бұрын

It’s great to see some smaller trucks out there, easier to load much more fuel efficient, less maintenance less expensive heavy parts, safer in the event of a crash with another vehicle pedestrian/cyclist. If they had a plug-in hybrid version it would be perfect!

@GavinSwick 2 ай бұрын

As someone who just rolled over 15k miles on their 2023 Maverick Lariat FX4 AWD w/ 4k towing: welcome to the club! I also would love a PHEV AWD model that can tow and will gladly upgrade if that comes to market sooner than later; although I'd prefer to see a PHEV 4x4 Ranger first!

@Vencarter Ай бұрын

Please keep us updated with this trucks life span with you! Maintenance cost, epected/unexpected repairs, overall mpg/performance, upgrades and adventures!

@TalkingHands308 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2022 Maverick XLT 2.0L Been driving it for a few years now with about 30k miles, loving it so far.

@jvanderveen 2 ай бұрын

One of our engineers at work bought one of these last year. She waited two years to take delivery on it. I told her exactly what this video says. It is probably the most practical vehicle on the road right now. Thanks for sharing this.

@UHOH3300 2 ай бұрын

1995 Ford F-350 single cab long bed diesel: allow me to introduce myself

@jeedwards1981 Ай бұрын

@@UHOH3300 gets 10 mpg , and stops slow, takes off slow, cumbersome, shall i go on?

@UHOH3300 Ай бұрын

@@jeedwards1981 18mpg actually, on any fuel except gasoline (waste motor oil, atf, cooking oil, you name it.) if you think an old body style ford has insufficient brakes you’ve never driven one

@jeedwards1981 Ай бұрын

@@UHOH3300 still not a practical Vehicle . Sure cheap to own and operate.

@UHOH3300 Ай бұрын

@@jeedwards1981 not practical? Ok, I can see you’re clearly not debating in good faith.

@thndr_5468 2 ай бұрын

I really appreciate you giving attention to this lil truck. And it is a truck! This thing is more than enough for the average person and I commend Ford for being the manufacturer to bring a reasonably sized truck to market!

@ChrisPanton 2 ай бұрын

Have my 22' Lariat Hybrid. Loving it still! Get ~45mpg, not expensive to fill up either. A bed cover is definitely a must since the back seat space is small especially if you have a passenger in one.

@jayduncan8994 2 ай бұрын

I got one a little over 6 months ago, very similar to the one in the video. I'm getting between 25 and 30 mpg on my daily commute which is 40 minutes of highway driving. When I need to get garden supplies or a few 2x4s, or something else that's dirty or an awkward shape, this pickup handles it well. When I need something that can pull a trailer down the highway or handle an entire pallet of supplies, I can borrow a full-size truck from work. The other 360 days of the year? I get a comfortable ride and good fuel economy.