Returned my Maverick. Leaving the Group.

[Deleted member 16985]

You guys are all great! I have enjoyed and learned a lot from reading all of the posts. After a couple of days to reply to anyone that posts on this thread I will unsubscribe as my saga with my Maverick has ended. My purchase deal was unwound and I purchased a completely different vehicle.
Note that I am not trashing Mavericks, I just think I got a lemon. Had it been possible to get another Maverick Hybrid, that is what I would have done! As we all know, there are none out there. It was an XL and I had really wanted a Lariet, but that is not why I returned my Maverick.
For the 2nd time in 6 months, a battery harness failed and a main fuse to the power supply was blown. While I owned the truck for 21 days, it left me stranded and 18 of the days were spent with the truck in the shop. Such is why 'Lemon Laws' have been enacted. If it is resold, a buyer must be informed of the service history.
I think the issue was manufacturing, but I don't know and am out of the loop regarding correspondence about the vehicle. Regardless I had no trust in the truck. Ford & the dealership treated me well. I am satisfied with my new deal. Remember, in buying used... "buyer beware" especially in states with weak "Lemon Laws".
As stated, I will answer questions as best I can for a couple of days then unsubscribe as I no longer own a Maverick. I'm ot a Mechanic, Engineer, or that knowledgable about the workings of a vehicle but understanding is, the vehicle will be returned to a corperate facility for diagnosis. It is a 2021 Maverick Hybrid XL.
I wish everyone nothing but enjoyment and safe travels with their Maverick!

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[Bobinmi]

over 15k trouble free miles on my hybrid. Wish you had the same luck, but wishing you the best going forward! Drive safe and good luck!

 

[reciprocating_ravioli]

What vehicle did you get instead?

 

[Uncle Ed]

You guys are all great! I have enjoyed and learned a lot from reading all of the posts. After a couple of days to reply to anyone that posts on this thread I will unsubscribe as my saga with my Maverick has ended. My purchase deal was unwound and I purchased a completely different vehicle.
Note that I am not trashing Mavericks, I just think I got a lemon. Had it been possible to get another Maverick Hybrid, that is what I would have done! As we all know, there are none out there. It was an XL and I had really wanted a Lariet, but that is not why I returned my Maverick.
For the 2nd time in 6 months, a battery harness failed and a main fuse to the power supply was blown. While I owned the truck for 21 days, it left me stranded and 18 of the days were spent with the truck in the shop. Such is why 'Lemon Laws' have been enacted. If it is resold, a buyer must be informed of the service history.
I think the issue was manufacturing, but I don't know and am out of the loop regarding correspondence about the vehicle. Regardless I had no trust in the truck. Ford & the dealership treated me well. I am satisfied with my new deal. Remember, in buying used... "buyer beware" especially in states with weak "Lemon Laws".
As stated, I will answer questions as best I can for a couple of days then unsubscribe as I no longer own a Maverick. I'm ot a Mechanic, Engineer, or that knowledgable about the workings of a vehicle but understanding is, the vehicle will be returned to a corperate facility for diagnosis. It is a 2021 Maverick Hybrid XL.
I wish everyone nothing but enjoyment and safe travels with their Maverick!

Sounds like you did get a lemon , it can probably be sorted but when buying new you shouldn't have to endure more than minor aggravation. Sorry for your troubles ,time and expense. I agree the MTC has been a gift of knowledge and humor.

 

[Deleted member 14823]

Others (including myself) can learn from the way you've demonstrated dignity and class in your post. Good luck with your new vehicle!

 

[Captain]

You guys are all great! I have enjoyed and learned a lot from reading all of the posts. After a couple of days to reply to anyone that posts on this thread I will unsubscribe as my saga with my Maverick has ended. My purchase deal was unwound and I purchased a completely different vehicle.
Note that I am not trashing Mavericks, I just think I got a lemon. Had it been possible to get another Maverick Hybrid, that is what I would have done! As we all know, there are none out there. It was an XL and I had really wanted a Lariet, but that is not why I returned my Maverick.
For the 2nd time in 6 months, a battery harness failed and a main fuse to the power supply was blown. While I owned the truck for 21 days, it left me stranded and 18 of the days were spent with the truck in the shop. Such is why 'Lemon Laws' have been enacted. If it is resold, a buyer must be informed of the service history.
I think the issue was manufacturing, but I don't know and am out of the loop regarding correspondence about the vehicle. Regardless I had no trust in the truck. Ford & the dealership treated me well. I am satisfied with my new deal. Remember, in buying used... "buyer beware" especially in states with weak "Lemon Laws".
As stated, I will answer questions as best I can for a couple of days then unsubscribe as I no longer own a Maverick. I'm ot a Mechanic, Engineer, or that knowledgable about the workings of a vehicle but understanding is, the vehicle will be returned to a corperate facility for diagnosis. It is a 2021 Maverick Hybrid XL.
I wish everyone nothing but enjoyment and safe travels with their Maverick!

Class Act, enjoy your new ride. Be safe, stay well and know for all time you can say “ Maverick? Yeah, I had one of those”!

 

[JBnorthTX]

Sorry for your ordeal. In your position I probably would have done the same thing. I hope I have better luck with my hybrid I've had only 5 weeks. It's a positive to hear Ford and your dealer treated you well.

 

[Scott Asheville]

Sorry for your pain. Your choice to move on is completely rational. Trust is gained with difficulty, and easily lost. Ford lost your trust by delivering an inferior product to your driveway. As the Ford CEO and CFO both said just a few months ago, Ford has real work to do to get their quality control (or lack thereof) fixed and reduce their $1,000 per vehicle warranty costs.

Wish you well and glad you shared your personal experience here!

 

[Mike215]

Sorry to hear, its too bad you got a lemon. While I wait for mine to be built I wonder if I will have troubles or be trouble free. The last Ford I purchased was a 1990 Taurus and it was very good but since then I have had nothing but Hondas and have had not had a bad one. Good luck to you and thanks for contributing to MTC.

 

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[Decayed]

Just kidding with the .gif. Sorry to hear you had so many problems. This is the sort of thing that made me shy away from a hybrid. Hopefully they will figure it out and the mav hybrid will turn out to be a good vehicle for most people.

 

[Charles]

Certainly understand your position. What did you select as a replacement?

 

[cavemold]

sorry hear that man hopefully you find something else.

 

[Captain]

Just kidding with the .gif. Sorry to hear you had so many problems. This is the sort of thing that made me shy away from a hybrid. Hopefully they will figure it out and the mav hybrid will turn out to be a good vehicle for most people.

I was hesitant when ordering, and decided to go with the ICE, because I have a RAV4 hybrid. Finally got a build week of October 3rd and after reading the posts, pretty sure I’ll sell outright or trade in the RAV4. I’m a fairly conservative driver and figure the cost of MPG’s will only matter to my heirs. If really bad, I’ll order a MY24 or MY25 Maverick hybrid. Ford should have fixed the quality issues by then.

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