What is the meaning of Maverick?

[JBryant]

Where did the name Maverick come from? According to Merriam Webster and historical sources it goes back to the early 19th century when a client gave a South Texas rich lawyer named Samuel A. Maverick some unbranded cattle to settle a debt. Mr. Maverick had no need for them, so just let them roam free unbranded. Later the term began to be used for something free spirit, non-conformer or someone who blazes their own trails. This describes the Ford Maverick – non-conforming trail blazer.

With that in mind, what makes the Maverick different? We all know it is a truck, but a different truck. Just thought I would get your response as to what makes your Maverick different than a Taco, Santa Claus (sorry about that, Santa Cruz), Ranger, Colorado, Frontier, etc. I think we all admit that there is nothing quite like it on the road (even for the few of you do not like it). It indeed is a MAVERICK.

Let me get the ball rolling on what makes it a trail blazing non-conformist.

• Pricing and equipment for pricing. Who would have thought within the last few years you would get cruise, power windows, power locks, back-up camera, carpeting, 4 full doors, etc. on a BASE truck for under $25K?
• Fuel economy. Not much needs to be said here, even EB blows away the competition (that’s right, there is no real competition), and the Hybrid leaves it so far behind, you cannot see it in the rear view mirror.

Your thoughts?

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[Maverick2023]

I’m sure the name comes from that movie that Tom Cruze flies around with planes.

 

[Baloo]

Why do you say it is a different truck?

 

[NoVaJimmy]

It's an old Native American word meaning; "couldn't afford F-150"

 

[Baloo]

It's an old Native American word meaning; "couldn't afford F-150"

Now now... I am sure a lot of us could afford, but could not justify the 60k for it.

 

[NoVaJimmy]

Now now... I am sure a lot of us could afford, but could not justify the 60k for it.

Clearly the nature of my reply is in a joking manner. I guess I need to use one of those stupid emojis.

 

[Baloo]

Clearly the nature of my reply is in a joking manner. I guess I need to use one of those stupid emojis.

I knew you were joking, just giving you crap back.

 

[NoVaJimmy]

I knew you were joking, just giving you crap back.

Well then you should have used an emoji too

 

[Baloo]

Yes, I should have.

I like to keep people guessing though.

 

[numike]

The name "maverick" was derived from the word for unbranded range animals, and the car's nameplate was stylized to resemble the head of Longhorn cattle.

 

[Mav_RICK]

It’s not a car, a suv, or a truck. It’s a Maverick. And it will fit in my garage.

 

[rlhdweman]

Now now... I am sure a lot of us could afford, but could not justify the 60k for it.

I couldn't afford anything over 30K, I was fortunate the Maverick came along, or I would have had to drive my old car for the rest of my life.

 

[xncrman]

Maverick ... means old people that bought a Maverick car in the 1970's buy a Maverick in the 2020's... Tells my age!

 

[JimParker256]

My "short list" of differences:

1. Smaller than the "mid-sized" trucks (which are now as big as "full-size" trucks were 10 years ago).
   • Fits in my very small garage.
   • Don't need a step or running boards to climb in.
   • Can reach items in the truck bed without climbing in.
   • Tailgate is a convenient height to sit on in a parking lot.
2. Best fuel mileage of any truck
3. Payload equal or better than many "base" mid- and full-size trucks (though I guess that is technically a "similarity")
4. Price significantly lower than any other new truck for sale in US. My Lariat Hybrid First Edition with every option available cost less than a base Ranger XL.
5. Unibody construction yields SUV-like (vs "truck-like") ride and handling.

 

[JBryant]

I couldn't afford anything over 30K, I was fortunate the Maverick came along, or I would have had to drive my old car for the rest of my life.

My friend, there are multiudes of people who feel the same. It is so good to have something that is AFFORDABLE where people can drive a new vehicle. Great and so happy for you.

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