Any chance of a Maverick ST with manual transmission?

[Phil37]

Based upon the platform that the Maverick is built, it would be easy for FoMoCo to put in the 2.3 Ecoboost and a 6 speed manual in it. Any chance of that actually happening?

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[r100gs91]

Zilch, the unibody is set up for a east-west engine orientation. Doubt the north- south 2.3L EB and six-speed could be adapted.

 

[22Mav]

I don't know about easy or if we'll ever see it happen, but the 2.3L and 6-speed manual were in the AWD Focus RS. So we know a similar platform has previously had that configuration. I think it would need to be AWD for sure though. Too much power to try and put down with just FWD.

 

[neosolidus]

Heck they won't even put a manual on the ford GT anymore, so that tells you the chances of a manual mav happening.

 

[22Mav]

Zilch, the unibody is set up for a east-west engine orientation. Doubt the north- south 2.3L EB and six-speed could be adapted.

The Focus RS was transversely mounted, featuring the 2.3L Eco and 6-speed.

The 2.3L EcoBoost is also transversely mounted in the Explorer, but with an automatic.

 

[bgn]

Zero. Wouldn't be worth the dev and tooling costs.

 

[22Mav]

All I wish they would do for an ST variant is unique grille & painted lower trim/body moldings all around, a tuned suspension that's been lowered 1-2", wheels/tires, Recaro seats, and maybe an intake/exhaust from stock.

If Ford doesn't offer that in time, I think we'll see enough folks that end up just making their own. The 2.0L in such a light platform is going to a blast stock, let alone with a tune and some mods. We'll likely see low 5 sec 0-60 with just a couple of mods and tune. That's quick enough IMO, no need for the 2.3L.

 

[r100gs91]

The Focus RS was transversely mounted, featuring the 2.3L Eco and 6-speed.

The 2.3L EcoBoost is also transversely mounted in the Explorer, but with an automatic.

The Focus RS was a cool car. Forgot it had a 2.3l, the ST IIRC was a 2.0l

I drove a ST once. Torque steer DELUXE
Scared the chit out of the sales man.

 

[Phil37]

Thanks everyone for your replies. I'll just stick with the 2.0 Ecoboost AWD with 8 speed auto and perhaps do a tune, air intake and suspension mods.

 

[Davis]

Highly unlikely since ICE vehicles are on their way out and everything will be hybrid/EV soon enough.

 

[daddio211]

I'd say it's possible to get an ST, but not with the current version of the 2.3 but maybe a hopped up (even bored stroked) version of the current 2.0. Highly unlikely a manual will happen. It'll be several years out though IF it happens.

 

[jtpc2021]

Based upon the platform that the Maverick is built, it would be easy for FoMoCo to put in the 2.3 Ecoboost and a 6 speed manual in it. Any chance of that actually happening?

No chance.

 

[DryHeat]

Fewer and fewer people want to drive (or know how to drive) a manual anymore.

[I drive one now, but after 10 years of shifting I'll be glad to change to an automatic. Anyway, the manual interferes with my coffee drinking.]

Seriously, I really doubt that it would be worth Ford's time.

 

[MaximilianPaul]

I agree the chances are likely zero, but I'd have paid more for a manual if they'd offered it. MUCH prefer the connection a manual provides between car and driver.

Makes it harder to be a distracted driver, too...

 

[Eagle11]

The Focus RS was transversely mounted, featuring the 2.3L Eco and 6-speed.

The 2.3L EcoBoost is also transversely mounted in the Explorer, but with an automatic.

What issues did that motor have again?

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