Maverick XL Hybrid Owners Info PLZ

[Czl04]

If I'm right it comes with Android Auto even though it's a wired connection. But that can be defeated. Other than that information, may I ask why it sucks? Is it complicated, slow or glitchy?

It's just slow and buggy

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[Raging_Patriot80]

Only other thing might be power mirrors (which can get on the XL with the pricey - and constrained - CP360).

Oh, and if someone who constantly requires rear access to the bed, can see where power lock/unlock for the tailgate would be welcome. Otherwise, dealing with the "stone knives and bearskins" method of using a key is in little way cumbersome.

Personally, per your list:

1) Cruise Control* - do not need, do not want.
2) Rear seat cupholder armrest - ambivalent about it, one more crevice potentially collecting dust, grit and debris. FITS slot cupholder(s) available for rear passengers in any case.
3) Sync 3 "Lite" - have experienced no negative or troublesome issues with it thus far.

*Anecdotal, but know three different people driving non-Fords and their cruise control in each case was the very first electronic gizmo to crap out and necessitate expensive repair.

I was saying rear cup holders because I have a 4 year old and six year old. They use the rear cup holders in my Avenger currently.
My 03 has a key-lock tailgate so it's not an absolute necessity.

Thanks for the response

 

[Raging_Patriot80]

I ordered a hybrid XL and for me the biggest reason was I could not stand the looks of the XLT interior. All the orange accents, seat stitching even the damn door handles and air vents with that orange crap. It might surprise the Ford interior design team, but I don't need for the door handles and air vents to be orange to find them nor to ascertain their function.. Then there were the white plastic panels that look like they forgot to paint them. And are sure to be dirt magnets.

The Interior of the XL is "normal" and looks like it belongs in a truck. I'd rather all black/gray instead of some blue plastics, but it's fine. I realize some XLT owners -probably most - love the quirky interior colors and materials of the XLT and to each their own. But it was not for me.

So I would have spent the extra money on an XLT for the cruise control and mag wheels if I could tolerate the interior colors/design. Or if I could get a black/gray interior as an option. But one can buy mag wheels lots of places or wait for a wrecked XLT and get them at the salvage yard. And cruise can be done with an after market kit or with the replace the steering wheel and use forscan to change the settings and enable cruise control. I also plan on having heated seats aftermarket done. Which was the only feature on the lux package I really cared about. The dealership says they have a "sister shop" that will do the seats and cruise for me.

Call me weird and whatever else but I like the orange stiching and accents of the XLT. Orange is a big part of my wardrobe due to being in construction. Heated seats will most definitely be an idea I didn't think of and useful after a long day of work. The black will most definitely show the dirt and scuffs from the daily grind of work....lol
Thanks for responding

 

[Renho17]

Power tailgate lock…

 

[Last Truck Ever]

I feel ya, was originally just convinced I'd buy the barebones XL, only add a bedliner. Then I realized I'd be immediately doing something about the wheels (don't love the steelies, to each their own), would SERIOUSLY miss cruise because I plan to use this thing for lots of post-retirement travel, and much preferred the interior cloth, denimy-looking seats of the XLT to whats in the XL. So for me, all that added up to springing for the extra couple thou for the XLT.

 

[Bushpilot]

XL hybrid with CP 360 and hitch receiver was near perfect for me. Price matters, and I could not come close to justifying the price difference between it and the XLT.

The above gave me hybrid efficiency, power mirrors, the safety features of CP360, and a basic truck. The steering wheel, steelies, and infotainment system are fine. As far as the infotainment, I normally buy well-used vehicles, so this is the best and most modern I have ever had. Wireless AA would have been nice, but easy fix if it ever truly matters to me (it doesn't so far.)

I added a rubber (horse stall) mat and Gator tonneau cover to the bed as well, and the "factory" cruise control. So I am all-in for about $25,000, including nearly 10% of that to the State of Washington.

Frankly, to me it is a luxurious vehicle. Others see it as the opposite, that's OK.

TL;DR I love the poverty edition, it works well for me.

 

[999]

Our XL with Hybrid CP360 is perfect. We have an XLT Ecoboost on order. Went with XLT because I suspect it will lease better than an XL when the time comes.

 

[tonyinsd]

Oh, and if someone who constantly requires rear access to the bed, can see where power lock/unlock for the tailgate would be welcome. Otherwise, dealing with the "stone knives and bearskins" method of using a key is in little way cumbersome.

I have yet to lock the bed gate. It seems pointless to me because the bed is uncovered.

Now if I got a locking cover then yes.

 

[Davis]

I have yet to lock the bed gate. It seems pointless to me because the bed is uncovered.

Now if I got a locking cover then yes.

Believe it or not, tailgate theft is a real problem.

 

[Cruzer01]

Hey XL Hybrid Owners,
Is there anything other than the lack of cruise control (Advanced Cruise Control) or regular, lack of flip down cupholders in the backseat, and lack of SYNC 3 that you wish the XL had? I'm aware of the lack of AWD and that not part of the equation in my mind at this time.

I ask these questions because financially my options point me to an XL even though I would prefer the bells and whistles of a Lariat. I have a 2003 F-150 Lariat 5.4L that was my daily driver til the clock crossed 333,700 miles, now I'm driving an Avenger which is about to roll over 200,000 miles. It's all cloth with an aftermarket Bluetooth stereo w/o Android Auto. I don't mind not having all the bells and whistles as my Lariat had in it's prime. I'm just curious what else I would be giving up by going with the cheaper XL. I know that I would still get remote start via the FordPass app which for the most part a must in Texas summers.

What else would I miss out on that you guys also which the XL came with besides the previously mentioned items above?

My apologies if I rambled on and thank you in advance for any answers and advice.

Nothing else needed. You will be just fine with the XL. You can add the cc with new switches and Forscan. You can add rear cup holder with FITS. Motorola dongle along with Android auto will take care of audio. All will be well. Good luck!

 

[tonyinsd]

Believe it or not, tailgate theft is a real problem.

I was not aware of this. And I live in the state where most of them happen. Still, I think the odds are in my favor. The 1992 Silverado that I had was parked outside for three years and nothing ever happened. Then it went to a secured garage, which is where the Maverick is now.

Still, I think I'll make the odds even more in my favor by locking the tailgate moving forward.

 

[mcc63303]

Power tailgate lock…

Very easy to install a power tailgate lock. The FoMoCo Power lock assembly is a bolt on item, be sure to order a new wire harness for the power lock. Note: tape the handle assembly on, the bolts holding the lock assembly also hold the handle assembly on, tape just keeps it from falling off. Also, it's easier to disconnect the wire assembly if one lowers the spare, full size on Hybrid. Locks/unlocks with the key FOB when doors are locked/unlocked.

 

[Renho17]

Very easy to install a power tailgate lock. The FoMoCo Power lock assembly is a bolt on item, be sure to order a new wire harness for the power lock. Note: tape the handle assembly on, the bolts holding the lock assembly also hold the handle assembly on, tape just keeps it from falling off. Also, it's easier to disconnect the wire assembly if one lowers the spare, full size on Hybrid. Locks/unlocks with the key FOB when doors are locked/unlocked.

I don’t need to I already have it.

 

[Berfs1]

Only other thing might be power mirrors (which can get on the XL with the pricey - and constrained - CP360).

Woah I did not know that... this whole time I was arguing with my parents for choosing the "drunk driver" package, and I guess now it might have been a good call.

 

[Berfs1]

Floor mats are approbate if you want to keep it clean.

I highly recommend not ordering the truck with any accessories. Instead, go to the ford accessories website, find the floor liners from there, and look that part number up. I believe right now there is a 20% off sale on the ford accessories website, but if it's already gone, you can still find the floor liners significantly cheaper on ford part shops as they always have discounts. I got pretty good discounts for my door sill plates, maverick letters, and tailgate lock (bought on ebay).

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