Ford Maverick 2.0L Intel From Hands-On Experience

[NotAnonymous]

the one in photo is a soft tonneau cover
hope this helps

Yep, that definitely helps - thx for all of your great info.

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[detroiter313]

how much different is Alto Blue from Antimatter Blue

I think personally they are pretty similar. but both outstanding in the sun.

 

[detroiter313]

Yep, that definitely helps - thx for all of your great info.

Anytime. I will try and be on this like once a day, especially when I get more info.

 

[detroiter313]

Do you mean the tailgate? If so, it is not damped like most full-size trucks, however, it does have a torsion bar assist which makes the tailgate feel incredibly light when opening or closing.

watch <---- this video for demonstration is nice because it shows how you can move the tension straps

 

[adawalli]

In a car this cheap, probably underwhelming. If sound quality is a big priority then budget yourself some cash to have it replace in the aftermarket.

I have the platinum explorer and love the sony system in it. In my prius, it came with top end sound (I think bose) and it was also acceptable (I didn't feel the need to swap it out).

I was going for the lariat lux package regardless, so hoping it will be good enough.

 

[detroiter313]

I have the platinum explorer and love the sony system in it. In my prius, it came with top end sound (I think bose) and it was also acceptable (I didn't feel the need to swap it out).

I was going for the lariat lux package regardless, so hoping it will be good enough.

Oh for sure. I get it. Just Bang & Olufsen is top notch though

 

[JASmith]

What does the power feel like with the 2.0 EB? Is it quick?

Does the 8 speed shift smoothly? Does it hunt for gears?

If you have a Bronco Sport w/ ecoboost in the area, it should drive the same, its the same powertrain after all and the weight of a AWD ecoboost BS and Maverick are virtually identical, think it was within 30lbs or so.

 

[adawalli]

I would love to see a picture (or a video!) of the rear window opening/closing. For some reason, there have been zero pics of that tiny window opened so far

 

[detroiter313]

I would love to see a picture (or a video!) of the rear window opening/closing. For some reason, there have been zero pics of that tiny window opened so far

I know that in the one picture I have, the little "switch" if that's what you want to call it, and I do not have a video, but if you get the version that opens manually, it is like the ranger (which is a little latch), and the motorized one like the F-150

 

[detroiter313]

If you have a Bronco Sport w/ ecoboost in the area, it should drive the same, its the same powertrain after all and the weight of a AWD ecoboost BS and Maverick are virtually identical, think it was within 30lbs or so.

Jessica is right for sure. both quick in my opinion.

 

[Rr317]

3) very quick, makes me happy that even tho my Focus St will be replaced by a truck, the AWD 2.0t will feel just as powerful. nice BOV (blow off valve) sounds too lol

Hey same trade here! I am excited to see how it feels in comparison. I assume it's got more grab down low and less up top because of the weight and awd.
Seems like the 0-60 of the awd escape 2.0 and the focus st are similar

 

[FirstFord]

Replying to a couple of comments here:

Answer to the question of road noise was that it's quiet. This was a Lariat, so it has the acoustic windshield glass. Not sure how much difference that makes but I would expect XLT builds to be a little noisier.

As for ride comparison to the Ranger, that's one of the primary benefits of unibody construction. Ranger is body-on-frame which is notorious for...a truck-like ride.

 

[detroiter313]

Hey same trade here! I am excited to see how it feels in comparison. I assume it's got more grab down low and less up top because of the weight and awd.
Seems like the 0-60 of the awd escape 2.0 and the focus st are similar

very true. So quick and I'm excited for that. Ill be one to modify mine a bit for sure.

 

[detroiter313]

Replying to a couple of comments here:

Answer to the question of road noise was that it's quiet. This was a Lariat, so it has the acoustic windshield glass. Not sure how much difference that makes but I would expect XLT builds to be a little noisier.

As for ride comparison to the Ranger, that's one of the primary benefits of unibody construction. Ranger is body-on-frame which is notorious for...a truck-like ride.

true, and even with the XLT, similar to the ranger, that windshield is quiet with the wind whistle. But for the unibody, it feels great on this truck, still makes it feel like a truck

 

[starquestbd22]

Very excited to read some direct comparison to the Ranger. I'll be trading in a 21 Ranger XLT FX4. I really like my Ranger but I'll stop short of saying I love it. I am thinking and hoping that the Maverick will address the things I am not crazy about in the Ranger and I will love it.

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