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8 months and 7500 miles into Maverick ownership, my Lariat hybrid succumbed to the faulty harness syndrome.
No deep sleep messages, first indication was the custom dash screens changed to the default settings, and the next time it wouldn't start. Probably a loose connection before it gave up the ghost. I was able to jump start it under the hood but not at the battery with a portable jump pack and limp to the dealer.
Service advisor was super nice and helpful, squeezing me in even though they had a backlog. However, it was apparent this was the first dead Maverick hybrid they had to deal with (I had to show them the 12v studs under the hood).
Later that day I received a call to hear what I already knew: voltage at the battery was fine but still not starting. Hopefully Ford has published guidance so they don't rip apart the electrical system trying to find the problem.
It's now day two and I'm just waiting to get a call saying the wiring harness is backordered. Do we know if a crimped eyelet is a sanctioned Ford repair?
I am also more than a little concerned about additional faulty soldered connections, potentially with more adverse consequences (i.e. loss of power while driving). Has anyone encountered a bad connection other than the eyelet nearest the fuse box?
No deep sleep messages, first indication was the custom dash screens changed to the default settings, and the next time it wouldn't start. Probably a loose connection before it gave up the ghost. I was able to jump start it under the hood but not at the battery with a portable jump pack and limp to the dealer.
Service advisor was super nice and helpful, squeezing me in even though they had a backlog. However, it was apparent this was the first dead Maverick hybrid they had to deal with (I had to show them the 12v studs under the hood).
Later that day I received a call to hear what I already knew: voltage at the battery was fine but still not starting. Hopefully Ford has published guidance so they don't rip apart the electrical system trying to find the problem.
It's now day two and I'm just waiting to get a call saying the wiring harness is backordered. Do we know if a crimped eyelet is a sanctioned Ford repair?
I am also more than a little concerned about additional faulty soldered connections, potentially with more adverse consequences (i.e. loss of power while driving). Has anyone encountered a bad connection other than the eyelet nearest the fuse box?
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