Here in MO for the last few years, I've made my own and it works pretty good both summer/winter and doesnt freeze to -15 (tested):
1gal empty winshield jug
1oz Dawn dish soap
6oz 70% rubbing alcohol
Fill with water
Would think current dealer hunger for sales and local market interest will drive their bottom dollar. Just like the OP, dealers can always continue fishing for the better catch..... like someone aleady posted, its just business.
I use a wider version of one of those on my F250 front frame mount 2" hitch so I can crawl up into the engine compartment for any maintenance. It comes in real handy for reaching anywhere under the hood of a lifted vehicle.
As for the Maverick, I like the extended version for the Maverick 2"...
Not these days..... hit a deer in 2018 with my '13 F150 SCREW that did similar (with no frame) damage... ended up on the other side of $10k. Kinda suprised its only $10k on a newer Maverick....
Seems like Ive read about some leak issues with Mav sunroofs..... but also some rear sliders, windshields, and AC box leaks too.
Our 2026 Mav Lariat AWD Hybrid (dealer ordered car we bought while in transit from factory) has the rear slider.... wish it would not have it, dont use it anyways.
Although these screw in plugs look interesting..... I too will stick with the old rope plugs. Like vulcanizing rock cut repairs on my off road low pressure trail tires, rope plugs have saved me plenty on new tires and have always provided cheap fast reliable fixes.
We have the Aeroskin Matte version on our F250 and Maverick. Both have held up well.
We also wipe down all outer matte surfaces with Chemical Guys Matte Detail Spray Sealant occasionally to help with UV protection and cleaning.
From web:
"If your 2026 Maverick's front passenger window is unresponsive, first check if the window lock-out button on the driver's armrest is accidentally engaged. If that is not the issue, try recalibrating the window's memory or resetting the switch.Try These Quick FixesThe Reset Trick...
IMO.... owning a truck is like a girl friend... one for show and one to go. 😉
Always had a sports car to hot rod around town, and a pickup truck for hauling stuff around. The only difference after having kids was that the sports car became a sport sedan (300 SRT8). But also, always had a 2 dr...
Had a similar situation once with an old Woolco store service dept that did a ball joint replacement and front bearing re-pack on my '68 Chevell. But, in my case they forgot to put on the cotter retaining pin on the spindle and the hub, wheel and tire caught on fire from the over heated wheel...