My 2023 Ecoboost Lariat with 36k miles has experienced zero issues. I would definitely buy again unless I decided on an AWD hybrid.
I'm in my 2nd Maverick, first one was a 23 FWD hybrid, my newest is a 2025 AWD hybrid, 4K tow. Both XLT with lux package. I loved them both, but the 2025 is notably quicker. My wife and her son have also bought Mavericks. The only thing lacking in the Maverick in my opinion is the crappy speakers. I rectified that in both of mine with aftermarket speakers in the front and a sub woofer behind the rear seat, on my 25 I added a 5 channel amp, it now sounds outstanding. I'm guessing if you get a lariat with the B&O sound system, it probably sounds good. I did not go the lariat route because I loathe leather seats and I feel low profile tires have no place on a truck meant for work (which mine is). Other than the speakers (easily fixed), I feel the Maverick is the perfect vehicle for most people.
I have heard people say the speaker are actually pretty good for a lower trim truck. I haven't auditioned them yet, but then my listening is mostly podcasts and stuff like that anymore so sound quality doesn't have to be spectacular for that sort of content. IE I am much easier to please than I once was! ROFL
I have a ‘22 XL. Ecoboost. This was the first year and they were very inexpensive my sticker price was less than $20,000 by the time you added everything in including all costs and taxes it was 25 out the door. It was a steal of a deal. The same equipment on a new one definitely is closer to 5000 more. Still not a horrible deal to be sure. As for the reliability they definitely are working out their bugs and kinks and it’s the usual Ford issues with the recalls but here’s the thing: Ford now has a Mobile Service that is dispatched across the country unless you’re out in a very small town they will actually come out to you wherever you are and do the work for me it has been four visits in my driveway there fast efficient and really no hassle so although it’s annoying it hasn’t laid me up hardly at all based on that I would say just go for it .
That's a neat feature. I don't live in a huge metro but certainly not remote, and I chose a dealer just down the road to boot.
Yeah, my point of comparison is the 04 Ranger, primarily, and I've never been a trunk-rattler, either. If it sounds okay at medium volume even I'm good.
The short answer is Yes! We are glad we bought it!! We bought a "used" 2022 XLT towards the end of '22 and overpaid for it. ($34k+) BUT, the hybrid has been amazing. 1 oil change a year, possibly 2, because of the lower wear and tear on engine and our gas bill has sliced in half. If we ride it right-a tank of gas can last us almost a month. We do most city with some highway. Wintertime sends the mileage lower.
That's what the Maverick was built to do. you bought a hybrid truck for over $10K less then a basic Ridgeline. If you wanted a truck with a ICE engine, you had plenty of options, hybrid? Maverick only!
Stock speakers bad? How loud do you wan to run stock or aftermarket speakers? Are you the kind of person that has to run them so loud that the whole block can hear them? I run the stock speakers and have no problem, so if you want them to last don't run them loud, unles you are DEAF!
At the September 2022 Maverick XL price, there were not plenty of options. Not counting state sales tax, I was out the door for $24,000. At that price, my only other option (besides compact economy cars) was the EcoBoost, which I seriously considered. I wasn’t even looking for a pick up truck. I was looking for a SUV. But that Maverick price was compelling.
Seems to me you're doing this backwards, should do your research before buying not after.
