ChinoXL3 – Shadow Black 2025 Maverick Lobo Build Thread (El Lobo)

[chinoxl3]

Hey everyone,

My name is chinoxl3, and I own a 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo in Shadow Black. This is my first Maverick, and I’m really enjoying the aggressive street-truck vibe — the lowered stance, sporty suspension, bold wheels, and torque-vectoring AWD.

When I started the build, my goal was to make the truck my own without going too far or adding too much that it felt exaggerated. I wanted to enhance the factory Lobo look while keeping it tasteful and functional.

Some Quick Specs:

• Year/Trim: 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo (High 702A package)
• Color: Shadow Black
• Drivetrain: Advanced All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with torque-vectoring twin-clutch rear drive unit
• Engine: 2.0L EcoBoost turbocharged inline-4 (250 hp / 277 lb-ft)
• Transmission: 7-speed automatic with paddle shifters
• Fuel Economy (EPA est.): ~21 city / 30 highway / 24–25 combined mpg

Check out the photos of El Lobo I took this weekend!

Mods Installed So Far:

• Air Design Hood Scoop (color-matched) – Ford
• Air Design Roof Spoiler (color-matched) – Ford
• Air Design Tailgate Spoiler (Satin) - Ford
• Rough Country Fender Flares (color-matched) – Rough Country
• Bonoss wheel spacers: 2” (50mm) rear and 1.5” (40mm) front – Bonoss
• Gorilla Lug Nuts (14x1.5 M14) – eBay
• Falken Wildpeak A/T tires in 235/55R19 (replaced the stock Goodyear tires) – Tire Rack I swapped them because I didn’t like the stock look and the truck slipped during a hard stop on the highway. After reading other forums, the stock tires aren’t the strongest performers. I also plan to do some light off-trail driving in the Everglades, so I wanted something that works well on both pavement and dirt.
• Decals:
  • Red Maverick emblem with claw strikes – Etsy
  • Front and rear red Ford logo decals – Warehouse 13 Graphic Solutions
  • American fender badge – Etsy
  • Custom red “El Lobo” letters – Etsy
  • Red Maverick tailgate letters – Etsy
  • Side marker tints – Etsy
• Lanotech Tri-Fold hard tonneau cover – Amazon
• Husky floor mats – Amazon
• Red tire valve stems with Ford letters – Etsy

Planned / In-Progress Mods:

• Window tints
• 2025+ Ford Maverick EcoBoost 3" cat-back exhaust from Thermal R&D (now that it looks aggressive, it’s time to make it sound the part too)
• Side moldings (still researching options)
• Flush-mount tonneau cover (I bought the Lanotech as a last-minute purchase and plan to replace it with a flush model)

Things I Love About the Lobo:

• The grille looks meaner than on other Maverick trims
• Handling and acceleration are excellent for a compact truck
• Surprisingly good fuel economy on long trips

Things I Dislike:

• The hard plastics scratch easily. I get why Ford used them on a value-oriented truck, but I wish higher-end models had better-quality materials.
• The Auto Start/Stop system (I wish there was a permanent off switch that stays off)
• You have to re-select your preferred drive mode (like Eco) every time you start the truck

Maintenance:

• I avoid automatic car washes now. After two visits, I noticed swirls and scratches, so I hand-wash it every 2–3 weeks with quality car soap and apply a ceramic detailer afterward. It stays clean and shiny even after Florida rain.
• I did my first oil change at 6,800 miles. I’m not waiting for Ford’s 10,000-mile recommendation — shorter intervals help prevent issues on the EcoBoost.
• I started with premium 93-octane gas but switched back to 87 due to recent price spikes.

Lessons Learned:

• I’ve learned not to listen too much to others when you have an idea. Go with it and try it out, as long as it’s safe.
• The most expensive option is not always the best. There are a lot of affordable items on Etsy and Amazon that work great at a reasonable price.
• Most of all, have fun taking care of your truck and making changes to it.

Let me know your thoughts — positive or negative — I’m open to suggestions and advice! A big thanks to all the previous Maverick owners who have posted their builds here. Your threads really helped me get started and gave me tons of great ideas.

Thank you.

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[BrandenD87]

Man, I want those fender flairs. Overall, looking great! I love how it looks, especially from the front!

 

[chinoxl3]

Man, I want those fender flairs. Overall, looking great! I love how it looks, especially from the front!

Yeah, I agree. The grille is what sold me on the Lobo. The Rough Country flairs were a pain to install but Im happy with them.

 

[rk06382]

Welcome to the Maverick Truck Club forum from Alaska!

Great looking truck!

 

[chinoxl3]

Welcome to the Maverick Truck Club forum from Alaska!

Great looking truck!

Thank you.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Bienvenido Welcome greetings from the #cancunbadlands

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Lobo looks higher! Lift?!

 

[chinoxl3]

Lobo looks higher! Lift?!

Its still stock. The tires are 235’s so its why you’re seeing it higher.

 

[twracing]

Looks great, considered adding the Ford chin spoiler?

 

[chinoxl3]

Looks great, considered adding the Ford chin spoiler?

Looking into it as well. I’ve seen them in other trims but not on the Lobo yet.

 

[Bob The Builder]

Nice.

 

[Darthie]

Wow that is nicely done.

 

[Darthie]

Hey everyone,

My name is chinoxl3, and I own a 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo in Shadow Black. This is my first Maverick, and I’m really enjoying the aggressive street-truck vibe — the lowered stance, sporty suspension, bold wheels, and torque-vectoring AWD.

When I started the build, my goal was to make the truck my own without going too far or adding too much that it felt exaggerated. I wanted to enhance the factory Lobo look while keeping it tasteful and functional.

Some Quick Specs:

• Year/Trim: 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo (High 702A package)
• Color: Shadow Black
• Drivetrain: Advanced All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with torque-vectoring twin-clutch rear drive unit
• Engine: 2.0L EcoBoost turbocharged inline-4 (250 hp / 277 lb-ft)
• Transmission: 7-speed automatic with paddle shifters
• Fuel Economy (EPA est.): ~21 city / 30 highway / 24–25 combined mpg

Check out the photos of El Lobo I took this weekend!

Mods Installed So Far:

• Air Design Hood Scoop (color-matched) – Ford
• Air Design Roof Spoiler (color-matched) – Ford
• Air Design Tailgate Spoiler (Satin) - Ford
• Rough Country Fender Flares (color-matched) – Rough Country
• Bonoss wheel spacers: 2” (50mm) rear and 1.5” (40mm) front – Bonoss
• Gorilla Lug Nuts (14x1.5 M14) – eBay
• Falken Wildpeak A/T tires in 235/55R19 (replaced the stock Goodyear tires) – Tire Rack I swapped them because I didn’t like the stock look and the truck slipped during a hard stop on the highway. After reading other forums, the stock tires aren’t the strongest performers. I also plan to do some light off-trail driving in the Everglades, so I wanted something that works well on both pavement and dirt.
• Decals:
  • Red Maverick emblem with claw strikes – Etsy
  • Front and rear red Ford logo decals – Warehouse 13 Graphic Solutions
  • American fender badge – Etsy
  • Custom red “El Lobo” letters – Etsy
  • Red Maverick tailgate letters – Etsy
  • Side marker tints – Etsy
• Lanotech Tri-Fold hard tonneau cover – Amazon
• Husky floor mats – Amazon
• Red tire valve stems with Ford letters – Etsy

Planned / In-Progress Mods:

• Window tints
• 2025+ Ford Maverick EcoBoost 3" cat-back exhaust from Thermal R&D (now that it looks aggressive, it’s time to make it sound the part too)
• Side moldings (still researching options)
• Flush-mount tonneau cover (I bought the Lanotech as a last-minute purchase and plan to replace it with a flush model)

Things I Love About the Lobo:

• The grille looks meaner than on other Maverick trims
• Handling and acceleration are excellent for a compact truck
• Surprisingly good fuel economy on long trips

Things I Dislike:

• The hard plastics scratch easily. I get why Ford used them on a value-oriented truck, but I wish higher-end models had better-quality materials.
• The Auto Start/Stop system (I wish there was a permanent off switch that stays off)
• You have to re-select your preferred drive mode (like Eco) every time you start the truck

Maintenance:

• I avoid automatic car washes now. After two visits, I noticed swirls and scratches, so I hand-wash it every 2–3 weeks with quality car soap and apply a ceramic detailer afterward. It stays clean and shiny even after Florida rain.
• I did my first oil change at 6,800 miles. I’m not waiting for Ford’s 10,000-mile recommendation — shorter intervals help prevent issues on the EcoBoost.
• I started with premium 93-octane gas but switched back to 87 due to recent price spikes.

Lessons Learned:

• I’ve learned not to listen too much to others when you have an idea. Go with it and try it out, as long as it’s safe.
• The most expensive option is not always the best. There are a lot of affordable items on Etsy and Amazon that work great at a reasonable price.
• Most of all, have fun taking care of your truck and making changes to it.

Let me know your thoughts — positive or negative — I’m open to suggestions and advice! A big thanks to all the previous Maverick owners who have posted their builds here. Your threads really helped me get started and gave me tons of great ideas.

Thank you.

May add a red El Lobo decals on each side if the scoop. I got an increase of 10 HP after adding decals.

 

[chinoxl3]

May add a red El Lobo decals on each side if the scoop. I got an increase of 10 HP after adding decals.

That and some racing stripes in the middle of the truck.

 

[Darthie]

That and some racing stripes in the middle of the truck.

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