How the Maverick AWD system actually works (video explanation)

[NIKwithoutaC]

Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I'd be curious to see someone do this with the Lobo and Tremor to see if those behave differently.

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[Brianx]

does this apply to Ecoboost?

 

[MarkLally]

does this apply to Ecoboost?

I can't imagine they would work any different from one another.

 

[retiredmike]

I have made this video to set the record straight, hopefully once and for all.

This is my first and probably only YouTube video (my Wife did the editing). It's not highly refined, but it clearly shows when the driveshaft to the rear differential engages and disengages.

There is a tremendous amount of disinformation on the web about how the Ford Maverick AWD system actually works. This disinformation is quickly being propagated by AI.

Most information out there says that this system only goes into AWD when it senses tire slippage. This is not the case at all. The Maverick (and probably all other Ford intelligent AWD systems) work this way instead.

The vehicle ALWAYS starts off in AWD. In only resorts back to FWD when the conditions call for it, as shown in the video. It always stops engaged in AWD also.

The minimum AWD dis-engagement looks to be about 15-17 mph.

The minimum re-engagement of the AWD system looks to be about 14 MPH.

It stays in AWD for as long as you're heavy into the throttle and any other iffy conditions it seems.

I have made this video to set the record straight, hopefully once and for all.

This is my first and probably only YouTube video (my Wife did the editing). It's not highly refined, but it clearly shows when the driveshaft to the rear differential engages and disengages.

There is a tremendous amount of disinformation on the web about how the Ford Maverick AWD system actually works. This disinformation is quickly being propagated by AI.

Most information out there says that this system only goes into AWD when it senses tire slippage. This is not the case at all. The Maverick (and probably all other Ford intelligent AWD systems) work this way instead.

The vehicle ALWAYS starts off in AWD. In only resorts back to FWD when the conditions call for it, as shown in the video. It always stops engaged in AWD also.

The minimum AWD dis-engagement looks to be about 15-17 mph.

The minimum re-engagement of the AWD system looks to be about 14 MPH.

It stays in AWD for as long as you're heavy into the throttle and any other iffy conditions it seems.

I guess this is why I hear a light "thump" noise when slowing down at usually 13 mph. Thought there was something wrong.

 

[retiredmike]

I have made this video to set the record straight, hopefully once and for all.

This is my first and probably only YouTube video (my Wife did the editing). It's not highly refined, but it clearly shows when the driveshaft to the rear differential engages and disengages.

There is a tremendous amount of disinformation on the web about how the Ford Maverick AWD system actually works. This disinformation is quickly being propagated by AI.

Most information out there says that this system only goes into AWD when it senses tire slippage. This is not the case at all. The Maverick (and probably all other Ford intelligent AWD systems) work this way instead.

The vehicle ALWAYS starts off in AWD. In only resorts back to FWD when the conditions call for it, as shown in the video. It always stops engaged in AWD also.

The minimum AWD dis-engagement looks to be about 15-17 mph.

The minimum re-engagement of the AWD system looks to be about 14 MPH.

It stays in AWD for as long as you're heavy into the throttle and any other iffy conditions it seems.

Why does it re-engage when slowing down?

 

[Andy G]

Thanks for your research and video. I've always wondered how that works with no physical interaction from the driver.

 

[NIKwithoutaC]

Why does it re-engage when slowing down?

Probably so that it can always be engaged and ready to accelerate from a stop or low speed. Older clutch-style AWD systems that don't engage the rear wheels until the fronts start to slip during acceleration tend to hesitate and shudder in slick conditions. These newer systems that take a more active approach to engaging the AWD system are more pleasant and predictable to drive.

 

[MarkLally]

I guess this is why I hear a light "thump" noise when slowing down at usually 13 mph. Thought there was something wrong.

Mike, you really shouldn't hear it, but I understand that some people do.

 

[MarkLally]

Why does it re-engage when slowing down?

What NIKwithoutaC said.

 

[rodelco]

Great video - thanks! Your wife was very brave & quiet hanging on under there.

Having driveshaft deactivate at cruising speeds make so much more sense then cylinder deactivation! We have cool trucks

I actually LOL at this comment!

It was a great and VERY informative video. Thanks!

 

[Deleted member 45110]

I have made this video to set the record straight, hopefully once and for all.

This is my first and probably only YouTube video (my Wife did the editing). It's not highly refined, but it clearly shows when the driveshaft to the rear differential engages and disengages.

There is a tremendous amount of disinformation on the web about how the Ford Maverick AWD system actually works. This disinformation is quickly being propagated by AI.

Most information out there says that this system only goes into AWD when it senses tire slippage. This is not the case at all. The Maverick (and probably all other Ford intelligent AWD systems) work this way instead.

The vehicle ALWAYS starts off in AWD. In only resorts back to FWD when the conditions call for it, as shown in the video. It always stops engaged in AWD also.

The minimum AWD dis-engagement looks to be about 15-17 mph.

The minimum re-engagement of the AWD system looks to be about 14 MPH.

It stays in AWD for as long as you're heavy into the throttle and any other iffy conditions it seems.

Entertaining and exceptional video!

 

[James K]

I have made this video to set the record straight, hopefully once and for all.

This is my first and probably only YouTube video (my Wife did the editing). It's not highly refined, but it clearly shows when the driveshaft to the rear differential engages and disengages.

There is a tremendous amount of disinformation on the web about how the Ford Maverick AWD system actually works. This disinformation is quickly being propagated by AI.

Most information out there says that this system only goes into AWD when it senses tire slippage. This is not the case at all. The Maverick (and probably all other Ford intelligent AWD systems) work this way instead.

The vehicle ALWAYS starts off in AWD. In only resorts back to FWD when the conditions call for it, as shown in the video. It always stops engaged in AWD also.

The minimum AWD dis-engagement looks to be about 15-17 mph.

The minimum re-engagement of the AWD system looks to be about 14 MPH.

It stays in AWD for as long as you're heavy into the throttle and any other iffy conditions it seems.

Thanks for the video. Interesting.

 

[Ranko Kohime]

I am only slightly regretful that I didn’t get the AWD hybrid…. But only slightly.

Anyone happen to have a cut away or model example video of how the system works?

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Ingenious

 

[Finnster]

Where are the clutch/clutches located in the rear drive unit of the standard AWD system?

EDIT: Question explained in Post #17 video!

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