XL vs XLT Build Quality

[icegradner]

What about the rear arm rest cup holders? Those do get used in my XLT. Not on the '25 XL?

The arm rest in the rear seat is XLT and up.

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[Newbie2025]

I choose the XLT because it has the cruise control. There's not a lot different between the two trims, really.

You mean there is no cruise control in XL?

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

You mean there is no cruise control in XL?

Not back in the 2022 model year. CC has been available in XL since then.

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[Toddman45]

It's a Ford, and a Maverick at that. Highly doubt there's much difference or added sound dampening from xl to xlt to lariat.

Anysound dampening included with any maverick is meh at best., your best bet is to do the entire interior with sound dapening. Both butyl and foam for the best results.

 

[LSchicago]

You mean there is no cruise control in XL?

All 23 And UP XL's have cruise. It was ommited for 2022.

 

[Surly Old Bill]

As everyone mentioned, they are the same exact "build quality".
The trim level is NOT about reliability or durability, it's about included features/options.

I bought an XL last month. After trying to have a keypad installed a week ago (dealer had me sitting there in the disservice center lobby for 6 hours before they announced they didn't have the right part, which they said they did have before I made the appointment...typical dealer behavior) I figured I should have just got an XLT. BUT, the keypad is not standard on XLT anymore, '23 was the last year.

The main expense of the XLT "upgrade" is the rims. I do not appreciate or understand fancy rims on a pickup. And I think the radio has more spyware than the Sync3 on the XL. The XLT is mostly cosmetics, for an additional $2000.

 

[TheShark]

And I think the radio has more spyware than the Sync3 on the XL.

Sync3 was only available on the Lariat for '22-'24. I'm afraid the XL and XLT only rated the "Connected Touch Radio".

 

[Jim D]

The xl’s in 22 did not include “sound dampeners “ in front fender wells. I later added them and have the scars to prove it.

 

[Jim D]

You mean there is no cruise control in XL?

No “CC” in 22 on xl’s, it was added (standard) on 23’s.

 

[Surly Old Bill]

Sync3 was only available on the Lariat for '22-'24. I'm afraid the XL and XLT only rated the "Connected Touch Radio".

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[Glen Baker LLC]

Unless you own a Maverick Lariat model years 22 - 24 you are stuck with
The "Ford Connected Touch Radio" A piece of CRP infotainment system in non-Lariat models, that tries to provide features like voice control for various functions, including phone, entertainment, and climate. It is powered by Harman, a subsidiary of Samsung, which developed the software. The system also offers features like AppLink, which acts as Ford's software architecture, and includes 911 assist, which automatically dials 911 if airbags are deployed.

 

[Bill Quattlebaum]

I choose the XLT because it has the cruise control. There's not a lot different between the two trims, really.

Cruise control is standard on the 23, 24, & 25 Mavericks.

 

[TheShark]

Unless you own a Maverick Lariat model years 22 - 24 you are stuck with
The "Ford Connected Touch Radio" A piece of CRP infotainment system in non-Lariat models, that tries to provide features like voice control for various functions, including phone, entertainment, and climate. It is powered by Harman, a subsidiary of Samsung, which developed the software. The system also offers features like AppLink, which acts as Ford's software architecture, and includes 911 assist, which automatically dials 911 if airbags are deployed.

I couldn't agree with you more. I had a '23 XLT with this . It's not like Sync 3 was anything to rave about but it was a damn sight better than Connected Touch. At least you get Sync 4 across the board for '25.

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