What do you like LEAST about the Maverick?

[Old Ranchero]

Keeps the tailgate from slamming down when you open it.

I always thought that's what my hands/arms were for How in the world did people manage before this necessity?

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[‘80F100]

That's true. I'd say the one thing I don't like about the Maverick (Or more accurately, the thing I wish it was more of) is that it's a 'Lowercase h' hybrid. It would be nice for it to have have a bigger battery/electric motor, maybe even going all the way to being a plug-in.

But of course, that's easily an extra 2-5 grand added to the price floor of the Maverick, taking away one of its nicer charms and making it far harder to choose over the already available crossover/SUV type hybrids I could go and find on a lot today (Or at least find on a current production list anyway).

Everything is a compromise. Half of buying a new vehicle is getting over it.

I completely agree. It would be nice to see those things and chances are they will show up as an option in the future. I don’t think Ford was expecting this truck to be such a big hit. So it made sense to not go all out in case it flopped.

 

[TruckGuySC]

The in trunk bed is another thing (plus the tailgate damper) that I like about the SC.
And somehow they managed to put in the trunk...with a spare tire under it!

Yes, but the in-bed trunk requires a drop-in bedliner as opposed to a more durable spray-in (trust me from my Ridgeline)

Also, the SC didn't adopt the 2-way tailgate (ironically patented by Ford back in 1966 for station wagons) which makes getting things into and out of the trunk much more difficult. Access to the in-bed trunk is the reason Honda made the two-way tailgate standard.

 

[TruckGuySC]

Y’all are entertaining. You want a cheap truck but want the features of a more expensive truck. Sure there’s some things that would be nice but at the end of the day it’s a $20K-$30K truck. The more available options there are, even if you don’t opt for them, the more complex the manufacturing becomes increasing cost.

I don't think so.. Ford already offers a loaded Lariat in the $36-37K range with a "Timberline" or "Tremor" off-road variant coming.

 

[TruckGuySC]

I completely agree. It would be nice to see those things and chances are they will show up as an option in the future. I don’t think Ford was expecting this truck to be such a big hit. So it made sense to not go all out in case it flopped.

I'm thinking that what you'll see if the Mav is a huge success is an all-electric version. Ford already confirmed that they are working on an all-electric version of the upcoming 2023 Ranger.

 

[JBnorthTX]

I can appreciate the decision to offer one interior color per trim level from a cost standpoint, but Ford could have chosen more neutral colors to better match the variety of exterior colors offered.

 

[RebellaE]

D I T T O

I'm short, this is likely where my folded sunglasses will go because I probably can't see/reach them if I put them in the top cubby. I hope they fit, because otherwise that side cubby is good for nothing!

 

[TruckGuySC]

I can appreciate the decision to offer one interior color per trim level from a cost standpoint, but Ford could have chosen more neutral colors to better match the variety of exterior colors offered.

Everything doesn't have to be boring grey or black.. I think that's what they were going for. Something different that catches the eye. They are also targeting the younger demo who generally like bolder colors.

 

[Wire4money]

I always thought that's what my hands/arms were for How in the world did people manage before this necessity?

I had it on my 2 previous trucks. My current truck does not. I inadvertently slam the tailgate on a daily basis. You would think I’d learn.

 

[‘80F100]

I can appreciate the decision to offer one interior color per trim level from a cost standpoint, but Ford could have chosen more neutral colors to better match the variety of exterior colors offered.

Ford had stated that they were trying to target a younger crowd and I think that’s why the interior has a unique look. I personally like the way the XLT looks inside.

 

[James St. Patrick]

A bigger screen and the tailgate should be damper.

 

[‘80F100]

I had it on my 2 previous trucks. My current truck does not. I inadvertently slam the tailgate on a daily basis. You would think I’d learn.

I haven’t been spoiled enough to open one of those fancy dampened tailgates. My F100 stepside has a latch on each side and you have to hook the chains yourself before you can lower it

 

[bombast]

Regarding the interior, I wish I could opt into that color on the XL. And I wish I could get Cyber Orange on the XL as well. I know a lot of people think it's an obnoxious color and there's a lot of judgements people make, but orange just tickles some part of my brain and I love it. But I can't justify the +3k it takes to get there.

 

[inferno]

I do not like the license plate being off to the side

 

[JBnorthTX]

Everything doesn't have to be boring grey or black.. I think that's what they were going for. Something different that catches the eye. They are also targeting the younger demo who generally like bolder colors.

I understand they're going after the younger demographic with brighter colors. I just think it's more difficult to pull off with only one choice for a multitude of exterior colors.

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