2025 Maverick refresh and other rumors (from display manager at auto show)

[dlhort1955]

He could have asked a dealer to borrow one for the show with the idea that it was available to a buyer at the show as soon as the show was over. My guess is he did not try very hard.

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[JazzReptyl]

I live in northern Indiana and there are no dealerships here I've seen with more than one Maverick on the lot, and it's used and priced over MSRP. Most dealerships seem to have no Mavericks here.

Incidentally my Maverick showed up at the dealer last night. Salesperson didn't even know. I visited the dealer this morning because the Ford order tracker showed Final Preparation. Salesperson says it should be ready Wednesday.

 

[RedRider]

Got mine in 4 months ... and the dealership has 10 Mavericks and a boatload of Broncos on the lot. I think they're caught up ... except for maybe the fleet XL versions.

I'd bet that none of those 10 are hybrids, as Ford is not even close to catching up. They have an excess number of EB parts, so that is what they are shipping.

 

[CTYankee]

He could have asked a dealer to borrow one for the show with the idea that it was available to a buyer at the show as soon as the show was over. My guess is he did not try very hard.

He checked; there were no dealer stock Mavericks in the area. There was a prototype available but it had been through some rough treatment and Ford didn't consider it worthy of display. He mentioned that they have sold display vehicles in the past.

 

[IHateSpeedbumps]

I'd bet that none of those 10 are hybrids, as Ford is not even close to catching up. They have an excess number of EB parts, so that is what they are shipping.

I really lucked out and found a hybrid on the lot at a near by dealer. Granted it was a custom order for another person but they decided not to take delivery and I ended up picking it up the same day I stopped by to check the Maverick out for the first time in person.

 

[SdM702]

I'd bet that none of those 10 are hybrids, as Ford is not even close to catching up. They have an excess number of EB parts, so that is what they are shipping.

Of the six 2024 Mavericks on that lot 1/3 (2) were hybrids. I would agree most of the production is the standard engine (now) EBs. If a person is wanting a Hybrid it will be more difficult. Not enough fire extinguishers in stock yet

 

[shadow76]

He could have asked a dealer to borrow one for the show with the idea that it was available to a buyer at the show as soon as the show was over. My guess is he did not try very hard.

When I picked up a ‘24 hybrid last month, sales rep said it was the 1st hybrid he’d seen in months.
Attended a auro show last week and the Ford reps said they had not been able to display a Maverick for the past four shows.

 

[dlhort1955]

Within 30 miles of me there are 19 Mavericks and within 100 miles there are over 100. I live in a Milwaukee suburb. No shortage here in the midwest. Come visit for a tour of a brewery and leave with a car.

 

[Superg0]

My local dealer has four Mavericks in stock, all priced at $3000 over sticker.....

 

[rivermaverick]

The next thing we talked about was the upcoming refresh. It sounded like it's primarily a cosmetic refresh for strengthening the brand family appearance across the various truck models. However, he did seem optimistic that it could include AWD for the hybrid models. No definitive statement, of course, just an apparent optimism.

I'm guessing the challenge to building an AWD hybrid is finding room for the driveshaft with all the hybrid 'stuff' under there.
The neat solution would be to drive the rear wheels electrically, but that would need a lot of new hardware and software.

 

[Hoagus]

I spent some time in the Ford booth at the Northeast Auto Expo today. The show itself wasn't all that much but I did get to have an interesting conversation with a Ford representative whose Ford name badge identified him as a Display Manager.

Well reported. Thanks

 

[Hoagus]

I'm guessing the challenge to building an AWD hybrid is finding room for the driveshaft with all the hybrid 'stuff' under there.
The neat solution would be to drive the rear wheels electrically, but that would need a lot of new hardware and software.

No shaft, but an extra motor for the rear axle. Like the RAV4.

 

[40caliber]

I live in northern Indiana and there are no dealerships here I've seen with more than one Maverick on the lot, and it's used and priced over MSRP. Most dealerships seem to have no Mavericks here.

Incidentally my Maverick showed up at the dealer last night. Salesperson didn't even know. I visited the dealer this morning because the Ford order tracker showed Final Preparation. Salesperson says it should be ready Wed
Mine arrived at the dealer on the 11th around 8 a.m.
Salesman called, asked when i wanted to pick it up, said whenever it's ready. Was ready 3 hours later, clean as a whistle. Even armor all'd? the engine compartment. 750 miles now. Solid ride. Pic is from today. No way i'll ever try and work on anything under the hood So much crammed into these cars nowadays.

 

[Darnon]

I'm guessing the challenge to building an AWD hybrid is finding room for the driveshaft with all the hybrid 'stuff' under there.
The neat solution would be to drive the rear wheels electrically, but that would need a lot of new hardware and software.

Ford already does both. The Escape Hybrid has a mechanical AWD option. The Lincoln Corsair (Escape) PHEV uses an electric rear drive and they make use of the extra space for the PHEV battery whereas the Escape PHEV is stuck FWD.

 

[Art Vandelay]

My local dealer has four Mavericks in stock, all priced at $3000 over sticker.....

My Grandfather bought a lot of cars and trucks from Jack Byrne back in the day and always talked about what a great guy he was. I have heard nothing but awful things about this group that purchased that dealership which is a shame. And these mark ups don't help in making me want to ever give them a chance to have my business.

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