Maverick hybrid AWD backs up over retaining wall

[MetalThunder]

Thats going to leave a mark - undercarriages on our beloved Mavericks are really susceptible to extreme damage while the truck may still look great. Learned that by experience

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[Maverick Master]

Probably got out thanks to the updated 2026+ traction control logic, as shown in the TFL update video

I hope they really do roll it out OTA to 2025s

I'm waiting on this too it's been like 2 months

 

[710-oil-614]

Push the AWD update to 2025s!!!!!

 

[JJMM]

Yep I think I wrote it correctly, here is the article. Actually pretty impressive.

https://www.torquenews.com/17998/3-...taining-wall-and-its-owner-says-awd-pulled-it

And he was driving backwards toward a sheer drop-off why? Obiwan says Luke should park and get out to do a visual check before backing any farther when close to the abyss. Silly not to, it is.

 

[Hunters Edge]

And he was driving backwards toward a sheer drop-off why? Obiwan says Luke should park and get out to do a visual check before backing any farther when close to the abyss. Silly not to, it is.

If you look at the picture his backup camera is blocked. Looks like he is carrying a chair. I can't fathom what or why it happened. Only thing I can attest is that I'm not perfect and have done some stupid $hit, I certainly can't condemn others of mistakes. I'm just glad nobody got hurt and the Maverick pulled out of a tough spot. Makes for a great story whether true or not like one post suggested.

 

[JJMM]

If you look at the picture his backup camera is blocked. Looks like he is carrying a chair. I can't fathom what or why it happened. Only thing I can attest is that I'm not perfect and have done some stupid $hit, I certainly can't condemn others of mistakes. I'm just glad nobody got hurt and the Maverick pulled out of a tough spot. Makes for a great story whether true or not like one post suggested.

Great point. And another good reason to get out and do a visual if you can't use your rear-facing camera. At my age, I don't trust my depth perception the way I did when I was a young grasshopper.

 

[Hunters Edge]

Great point. And another good reason to get out and do a visual if you can't use your rear-facing camera. At my age, I don't trust my depth perception the way I did when I was a young grasshopper.

I understand but we don't know how difficult it is for that person to get out and look (carrying a chair). Or the person did not want to put the other person out. Or he wanted no help because he wants to have some independence when so much may have been taken away. Whatever reason I'm sure he won't do that again. Well at least I hope not.

I do understand what you are describing, concerning depth perspective. Just certain health issues make dressing a challenge, let alone getting up and down and walking. Many cannot and others very limited.

 

[dochawk]

Obiwan says Luke should park and get out to do a visual check before backing any farther when close to the abyss. Silly not to, it is.

"View the fence, Luke."

 

[m5040]

The left rear wheel might have been on some of the landscaping decorations enough to keep the drag light.

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

That owner is probably glad he had the traction update.

Why do you think the FWD only would not pull itself back up? Rear wheels look kind of useless in this case. No?

Hard to say. Maybe there was rubble on the rear driver's side aiding a third wheel.

But it's not a slam dunk the FWD wouldn't have done the same.

IDK

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

"Are You Smarter Than A Maverick Driver?"

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[Glen Baker LLC]

Why do you think the FWD only would not pull itself back up? Rear wheels look kind of useless in this case. No?

Hard to say. Maybe there was rubble on the rear driver's side aiding a third wheel.

But it's not a slam dunk the FWD wouldn't have done the same.

IDK

No I don't.
I think, he only had traction on the driver side rear wheel maybe some on the passenger front.
That's why.

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

I understand but we don't know how difficult it is for that person to get out and look (carrying a chair). Or the person did not want to put the other person out. Or he wanted no help because he wants to have some independence when so much may have been taken away. Whatever reason I'm sure he won't do that again. Well at least I hope not.

I do understand what you are describing, concerning depth perspective. Just certain health issues make dressing a challenge, let alone getting up and down and walking. Many cannot and others very limited.

He didn't do anything.
Wife was backing the truck out.
True. No joke. His words on Facebook.

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