I'm with you. I don't see a reason to do the recall as soon as possible.
There's not one automaker immune from snafus like the Maverick's experiencing. My 2018 Subaru Forester has an issue with the battery draining from a module that's constantly attempting to call out on a defunct network, my 2009 Nissan had a recall for the badge on the driver's airbag that can shatter and fly into the driver's face when airbag is activated...I even owned one of the 'exploding' Pintos back in the 70s...and other manufacturers have their own special issues. Don't let it spook you out of buying a new vehicle.
And, my sister owns a Honda Passpout and jsut talked to me this evening about the fact taht hers is randomly not starting. Every battery test she’s had done shows the battery is fine. So Honda also has gremlins too. I dont think this is unique to Ford. The more our cars become smart phones on wheels, the more this kind of stuff is going to happen. I just cant wait until these updates can just be pushed wirelessly to the vehicle overnight.
I totally get it. Just know that my 24 Lariat Hybrid has been fantastic in the roughly 5 months since I got it. No issues at all knock on wood. I do have this recall to do, but the truck itself has not exhibited any of the issues that others have posted about. I do think the 24s have mostly worked through the early model year kinks. And even with a couple of recalls, I would definitely buy another one. it has been an exceptionally great vehicle for me.
That’s a sharp looking Mav! Love that color.I took my 2023 Maverick Hybrid, for Its first oil change last month 03/2024. While it was at the dealer I asked for the blinker bulb recall to be performed. The dealer called two days later and said the update failed and could not get any thing to work. No Dash, or Start cant even roll up the drivers window. See attached picture they had to put it on roller skates to move it around. Some module was to be replaced and reportedly on order, with an unknown delevery date. Three weeks later I get a call that all was ready..... the tech finally figured out somthing to reboot the computer. I have the truck back and the oil was changed, no charge.... but the recall is still pending, and unfinished. I am very leary of any updates if the system can brick the truck that easily.. Has this been dicsussed on this fourm?
A lot of it is software. The automotive industry needs to figure out over-the-air updates.
My 2022 (build date October 31, 2022) show only two recalls...
Just bought a new dishwasher to replace a 35 year old unit I can no longer get repair parts. Included in the manual were details on how to control the unit from a phone.
Today the latest recall showed up guess it takes time for system to spit it out. That’s 3 open recalls none of which have ever showed any fault that I’m aware of all with software updates. I’m not rushing to have any done after reading posts of complications after recalls were performed.
You need to ask a dealership those questions.
True but Ford is what 24th in JD Power ? And I guess my thought was is the Maverick one of their worst offenders
I appreciate the point of view and vote of confidence. At the end of the day. If I really want it I'll get it. And I know other vehicles have issues but the two you mentioned, not counting the pinto due to being 50 years ago, had one issue. Issue. I've read out here over a dozen recalls, but what's more concerning is that it seems like the dealers can't properly fix the cars to the point where people actually don't want The recalls performed or the car is updated. That is a bit concerning
