****REGARDING DEAD HYBRID MAVERICKS ISSUE****

[YOBY]

I am using a different brand one in my hybrid first edition. When the dc converter is charging the battery mine reads 14.7v. Once I saw 14.1 so I believe the 12v was becoming almost fully charged and the charging was dropping into float mode. The charging of the 12v can happen at any time whether the truck is in ready state or not. As long as the HVB has a high enough charge the charging can happen. When you put truck in park and push the button to turn the ready state off. The you may have to wait the (30?) Seconds for the lights and radio and etc to go off as they may be pulling enough current to keep the DC converter active in which case mine reads (generally) 14.6-14.7 when the delay off happens mine sometimes drops to 12.8 or less. Once I saw a 12.1 was worried. Went out some time later and it read 12.7 so the 12v was charged some. The monitor I have the specs for it says it's accurate to +/- 0.1 volts. I believe the 12v battery is used off and on and as such it makes it hard to get a reading through the dash PowerPoint as by showing up and opening the door you have activated at least something so the reading could be taken several feet from the battery terminals with something else running. If you are using a key and just turn it to accessory you may just get battery reading easier than I can with the *"&/ start/stop button. Dunno. I may order this on posted as it has a larger display than mine has. Mine alternates the voltage on the buss with the amps charging whatever I have plugged in.

I hear what your saying and without full schematics I can only speculate on what the system is doing under certain conditions. The purpose of the cigarette volt meter is to allow none technical owners to see if they have a good battery and whether cold weather or a bad cable is preventing the truck from working.

Most owner's aren't going to buy a OBD II adapter to read internal data. They just want to see if the battery is the problem.

I was just interested in this volt meter because of the extra ports for my electronic toys. If I have a problem, all the tools in my electronic shop will transition to the garage. Knock on Wood.

I'm kind of surprised the shop manual hasn't been made a sticky.

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[MakinDoForNow]

I hear what your saying and without full schematics I can only speculate on what the system is doing under certain conditions. The purpose of the cigarette volt meter is to allow none technical owners to see if they have a good battery and whether cold weather or a bad cable is preventing the truck from working.

Most owner's aren't going to buy a OBD II adapter to read internal data. They just want to see if the battery is the problem.

I was just interested in this volt meter because of the extra ports for my electronic toys. If I have a problem, all the tools in my electronic shop will transition to the garage. Knock on Wood.

I'm kind of surprised the shop manual hasn't been made a sticky.

I have used mine for years in the old cig style power point. I did find this and it is interesting
Deep Cycle AGM:- AGM batteries should be charged using a charger with a mode switch for AGM type batteries. It is recommended to use a charger, current limited to 20% or 0.2C of the batteries capacity at a charging voltage of between 14.6 – 14.8V following deep cycle use, or 13.6V – 13.8V for standby use.

So my buss at 14.7 is right on. I would expect that at some point they drop the voltage to the 13.7 and limit current to almost nothing to prevent over charge. It appears that Ford has it figured out but has a production problem in a grounding wire. Or maybe something else or somewhere in else. Grounding problem brings back memories. I had house once that was built with the knob and tube and the whole house had 4 screw in fuze's. Renter complained one bulb would not turn off. Basically the hot wire came to the panel and split four ways. The ground wire came to the panel but it made a separate loop around the house and functioned as a common ground. A1 job for 1907 when electricity was replacing the nat gas lights originally installed. There was no green wire at all. Long story but something had internally shorted and put current onto the ground wire which caused bulb to burn dimly. So I rewired whole house in less time than it takes to ship a maverick!.

 

[Wx Man]

Thoughts on perhaps preemptively clamping the cable and connector before it becomes a problem? This might strengthen the solder joint and prevent it from separating, just a thought.

 

[Darnon]

Thoughts on perhaps preemptively clamping the cable and connector before it becomes a problem? This might strengthen the solder joint and prevent it from separating, just a thought.

To be honest if you're concerned enough to be addressing it proactively you might as well just replace the cable end than try to band-aid it.

 

[Wx Man]

To be honest if you're concerned enough to be addressing it proactively you might as well just replace the cable end than try to band-aid it.

Agree with you if the parts were available and there was a recall/TSB already in place, however, since there is no recall/TSB yet and the parts are backordered with reports of people getting stranded on the roadside it got me thinking about this. Add to it that there are reports of Mavericks at the dealerships for repairs for several days if not weeks, I thought avoiding this until there is a recall or TSB for this it might be worth considering. I could be barking up the wrong tree, not sure if a clamp could result unintended issues.

 

[MostlySafeBear]

Ok, please tell me how you did this and list any apps or devices you used. I really want these screens.

It looks like Torque Lite or Torque Pro. I know the apps are on Android, can't speak to iOS. As an educated guess, they likely are allowed to interface through Android Auto.

 

[lkshrum94]

Thoughts on perhaps preemptively clamping the cable and connector before it becomes a problem? This might strengthen the solder joint and prevent it from separating, just a thought.

My thoughts are.... I've got a baby in the car everyday. I'll take a band-aid until Ford comes out with a better fix. What type of clamp would one use, and where exactly would it be placed? I'm not literate in the mechanics of this stuff at all. I just know that the Maverick is the absolutely most practical vehicle for my needs in life right now, and I want to keep it going!

 

[DaveedTrom]

First time owning a Ford and it is just going to be the last, I'm just trying to find a way to sell it without losing too much money, after paying $12K above MSRP

 

[skinnyboy]

First time owning a Ford and it is just going to be the last, I'm just trying to find a way to sell it without losing too much money, after paying $12K above MSRP

Curious, what has brought you to that decision?

Cheers.

 

[Jatrax]

First time owning a Ford and it is just going to be the last,

Curious what your concerns are? Failed wiring harness is obvious and concerning but as a potential buyer for a 2023 I would be interested in what else you don't like about the truck?

 

[Chris_G]

This is where I'm at

 

[DaveedTrom]

Curious what your concerns are? Failed wiring harness is obvious and concerning but as a potential buyer for a 2023 I would be interested in what else you don't like about the truck?

I got a check engine light within 200 miles, it cleared out on his own and the dealer wanted to keep the car for at least 2 day to check on it, didn't offer a loaner or anything, now this threat, I feel like I'm sitting on a ticking bomb.
I owned a Toyota and 2 BMW's and I don't think I opened the hood myself on the first 6 month mostly out curiosity to see how it looked, put around 100K miles on each and never and issue.
I gave American cars a shot and I'm kind of regretting, the reason I buy new cars is because I don't to worry about breakdowns,

 

[Jatrax]

I feel like I'm sitting on a ticking bomb.

Well I'm not sure a wiring harness recall and a random check engine light qualifies as a 'bomb' but OK. I guess I was expecting more of a list of things you don't like. So outside of those things do you like the truck? Seems like it ticks all the boxes for me so looking to order one this summer.

Good news is you will most likely make money if you sell it.

 

[mamboman777]

 

[DaveedTrom]

Well I'm not sure a wiring harness recall and a random check engine light qualifies as a 'bomb' but OK. I guess I was expecting more of a list of things you don't like. So outside of those things do you like the truck? Seems like it ticks all the boxes for me so looking to order one this summer.

Good news is you will most likely make money if you sell it.

Fuel economy is unbeatable, I love the size, not the best for towing, though

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